Maple Ridge Museum & Community Archives, operated by the Maple Ridge Historical Society, embarked on its journey in the 1950s when its founding members began acquiring essential community history items, photographs, and records. These valuable artefacts were initially stored in various basements and sheds throughout town until 1967, when an exhibition area in the public library became available. In late 1983, the Historical Society reconstructed a dedicated house for the museum. This transformation culminated in the museum's grand opening on August 6, 1984, coinciding with BC Day, where Sheila Nickols had the honour of cutting the ceremonial ribbon. At this juncture, the museum's primary objective was automating collection records and establishing an efficient indexing system to facilitate the retrieval of objects and information.
UNIQUE FACTS:
• Admission is by donation
• Open to the public since 1981
• Family portraits and furnishings in the parlour and dining room
• Farm kitchen.
Best Places To See in Maple Ridge
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MAPLE RIDGE MUSEUM & COMMUNITY ARCHIVES REVIEWS
This museum documents a great piece of Canadian history related to the railway and the local community. The secret room is in the basement where you’ll find the model railway with scale model of the area with tracks, trains, bridges, landscape, cars and people put together according to the photos they had available. Amazing!
Had a great walk through, wish I had got the girls names who work there they were so pleasant to talk to, full of original pieces here as well & so much to learn, when you go down to the basement WOW! There is a diorama that has 30+ years of progress on it & still to this day continue to work on it. From what I've learned the last Sunday of the month they open it up so you can get a close up look at it & run the train.
I remember going here a couple years back, from what I remember it was an amazing experience. I loved the old equipment, the park was really nice, the grass was well kept. Downstairs there's a model layout of the local area, it was really detailed and the men operating it was super nice. If anyone is visiting the lower mainland, I'd highly recommend this museum. Great information in the areas history and learnt some things I (as a long time Maple Ridge resident) didn't even know.
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Raptors Ridge Birds of Prey Inc., situated in Maple Ridge, BC, specializes in delivering extraordinary hands-on experiences that create up-close and personalized memories for its visitors. This exceptional facility offers groups a rare and distinctive opportunity to engage with Birds of Prey through an educational experience beyond the ordinary. Raptors Ridge is home to over 28 remarkable raptors that have found their habitat in Maple Ridge. Moreover, Raptors Ridge Birds of Prey is dedicated to providing tailored, hands-on encounters that leave participants with intimate and unforgettable moments. The overarching goal of Raptors Ridge Birds of Prey is to promote an engaging educational experience that fosters learning, personal growth, and a deeper understanding of the ecological dynamics between humans and Birds of Prey.
UNIQUE FACTS:
• Create sustainability
• University programs
• Has over 28 raptors.
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RAPTORS RIDGE BIRDS OF PREY INC. REVIEWS
Awesome fun! Went as a Father's Day gift and learned about all the amazing birds they have. Karen was so informative & welcoming. Did the Hawk Walk with twist - a great experience - definitely recommend this as a fun outing!
Incredible experience!! Got the tour "with a twist" and had the opportunity to fly the birds. Fantastic. Staff are super knowledgeable and very friendly. Loved it.
Thank you for a great experience learning about these birds. It made for a memorable Father's Day gift.
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The ACT Arts Centre, operating as a non-profit public institution, is dedicated to meeting the artistic and cultural needs of the diverse audiences within the community. Since its establishment in 2003, it has consistently delivered outstanding arts programs, gallery exhibitions, and performance art showcases. The management of The ACT Arts Centre falls under the responsibility of the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Arts Council, operating through an agreement with the City of Maple Ridge, which is also the owner of the facility. Their overarching mission is to collaborate with the community in the development, promotion, and celebration of the arts. Their primary objective is to provide dynamic arts and cultural opportunities and experiences by maintaining a commitment to excellence in artistic and educational programming and exceptional customer, member, and community service.
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• Gift Shop
• 8 reserved accessible seats
• Wheelchair friendly
• Flexible seating
• Public pay parking.
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A top-notch performance venue that exceeded my expectations. I was an internationally touring musician for many years, and it impressed me as a space in which I would love to perform. Maple Ridge should be proud of this gem.
Nice auditorium and supportive staff, good place organize small concerts, community gathering. Lot of parking spaces available for a reasonable charge.
What great Venue! Very trusting with bottled drinks and glassware in the seating area. I very much liked that. Great staff and very fitting for The King show.
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