Tourism
The District of Maple Ridge is a vibrant Metro Vancouver community (population 75,000) with a unique heritage and natural beauty within one of the world's most livable urban regions. The community plays an important role within the Pacific Gateway offering regional access to Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley communities, United States border crossings, Abbotsford International Airport and Pitt Meadows Regional Airport.
Covering 266 square kilometers on the north shore of the Fraser River, Maple Ridge is located in one of the fastest growing regions in Canada, and is poised for unprecedented commercial and residential growth. The area offers unprecedented lifestyle opportunities in a gorgeous setting of mountains, rivers, lakes and agricultural land. With an estimated two million people living within an hour's drive of Maple Ridge, the community has tremendous potential for increasing tourism-related visitors to the area to enjoy the 'great outdoors' and other cultural amenities.
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Tourism Profile
| Activity Measures | Number | % of Total |
| Total Labour Force | 33,380 | 100% |
| Accommodation, Food & Beverage Labour Force | 2,065 | 6.2% |
| Personal Income ($2001) - Accommodation and Food Service | $27,285 | - |
| Accommodation Business Licences | 6 | 0.3% |
| Food and Beverage Business Licences | 135 | 6.2% |
Visitor Origin
| Lower Mainland | 51% | Alberta | 11% | Washington | 3% | Europe | 1% |
| BC | 27% | Other Canada | 5% | California | 2% | Other | 1% |
Key Regional Attractions
| Golden Ears Provincial Park | UBC Research Forest |
| Kanaka Creek Regional Park | Extensive Multi-Use Trail Network |
Proportion of Sector GDP Attributable to Tourism
| Taxi Transportation | 27% | Restaurants/Pubs | 27% |
| Food Stores | 13% | Clothing Stores | 10% |
| Gasoline Stations | 15% | Car/Truck Leasing | 75% |