Maple Ridge is shining the light on local business and encouraging residents to shop local as part of the City’s Illuminate Maple Ridge Festival. Twenty local businesses have ‘decked’ their businesses to add to the festive downtown lighting displays that have become a holiday tradition for residents and visitors from around the region.
 
Santa’s elves have been busy over the last few weeks installing lights around the downtown. New this year the six-storey City Hall office tower has been lit up along with the trees in Memorial Peace Park and the iconic red bells in downtown - making this the largest illumination ever in the downtown. 
 
Enter to Win Prizes While Shopping Local
 
Residents and visitors are invited to take part in the ‘Candy Cane’ tour by visiting the businesses that received a $1000 grant from the City to create a holiday display.
 
For a chance to win one of ten $100 gift card prizes, take a picture at a participating business with their storefront decorations and the location clearly visible, then post it on social media using the hashtag #illuminatemapleridge and tagging @yourmapleridge and the business. The more photos posted, the higher the chance of winning. The special gift card prizes can be redeemable at any of the participating businesses:
 

• Bean Around Books 
• Capri Italian Bakery and Bistro 
• Gina's Sandwich and Coffee 
• Haney Builders Supplies 
• Hansel & Gretel Bakery / Gingerbread Haus Bakery 
• Harris and Leib Insurance 
• Humble Roots 
• Kingfishers Waterfront Bar & Grill 
• Lotus & Lemongrass 
• Maple Ridge Florist 
• Monkey Business Kid's Boutique 
• Once Upon a Tea Leaf 
• Paddle Gear 
• The Nut Coffee Shop 
• Skin District Inc. 
• Therapeutic Collective 
• Town & Country Vintage Home 
• 7 True Coffee 
• Vanilla Bean Bakeshop
• Waypoint Insurance
• The Well Public House