City coordinates: 49.2197345, -122.599707
Maple Ridge is a city in British Columbia located on the northern side of the Fraser River within the Metro Vancouver region. Surrounded by mountains, forests and rivers, the city combines suburban development with extensive natural landscapes.
The area historically developed through forestry, agriculture and river transportation. In recent decades Maple Ridge has grown as part of the expanding Vancouver metropolitan region while maintaining strong connections to outdoor recreation.
Today the city includes residential neighbourhoods, commercial districts and large natural parks that reflect its position between urban growth and wilderness landscapes.