Unwrap the Magic of the Holidays & Support Local
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
About Illuminate Maple Ridge: Nov. 24 to Jan. 5
Illuminate Maple Ridge (formerly Glow Maple Ridge) encourages residents and visitors to explore everything the community has to offer, from businesses and amenities to arts programs and neighbourhood light displays. Sponsors include the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association, Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce, Epic Homes, Chances Maple Ridge and The Well Public House.
For more information or to view a map of the businesses visit mapleridge.ca/illuminate.
LOTS MORE HOLIDAY FUN IN MAPLE RIDGE
Enjoy the magic of the Holidays with the many community events happening in December. Go to www.mapleridge.ca/holidays to learn more about the holiday lineup including:
Winter Fest & the Annual Santa Claus Parade
Dec. 2, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Bundle up and head to downtown Maple Ridge on Dec. 2 for the free, family-friendly Winter Fest, featuring the Santa Claus Parade, crafts, a traditional Christmas market and other holiday favourites. The annual celebration is once again hosted by Maple Ridge Christmas Festival Society, the ACT Arts Centre and Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association.
The Nutcracker Ballet at the ACT ARTS Centre
Dec. 9 and 10 at 3:00 pm each day
Be transported at any age by this beloved Christmas tradition. A timeless musical score, beautifully imagined and executed choreography, brilliantly costumed dancers, and imaginative staging with humour make this an annual family holiday classic. Ticket information at www.theactmapleridge.org.
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train
Dec. 17, 8:00 p.m.
Look for more activities at mapleridge.ca/holidays.
Printed courtesy of www.ridgemeadowschamber.com/ – Contact the Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce for more information.
520-22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 5Z6 – (604) 457-4599 – info@ridgemeadowschamber.com