- Known for natural beauty and affordability Maple Ridge is a great place to call home. With some of the most affordable real estate in Metro Vancouver, it's easy to see why young families are moving to Maple Ridge. There are over 90+ parks, trails and green space areas in the and around the city of Maple Ridge. The community is situated on the northern banks of the Fraser River, backed by the peaks of the Golden Ears Mountains. Combine Maple Ridge with, nearby, Pitt Meadows and there are over 48+ kilometers of dykes to explore. A few of the more popular, some would say best, activity destinations located in and around Maple Ridge, British Columbia includes the Golden Ears Provincial Park, Rolley Lake Provincial Park, Kanaka Creek Regional Park, Whonnock Lake, Maple Ridge Park, and Malcolm Knapp Research Forest.