The City of Maple Ridge was incorporated as a district municipality on Sept. 12, 1874, becoming the sixth local government in the province of British Columbia.
Saturday, 150 years and two days later, residents zip-lined down 224 Street in celebration of the city’s birthday.
The zip line was, perhaps, the most unique feature of Our Neck of the Woods, a massive street festival that also featured three stages, a food truck festival, artisan and farmers’ markets, beer gardens and more.
Juno winners The Strumbrellas, nominee Aaron Pritchett and East Vancouver soul singer Dawn Pemberton headlined the main stage.
“We have a little bit of everything for everybody,” said Mayor Dan Ruimy. “Everybody is showing what it is to be Maple Ridge, and if you look at all the artisans and what we’re selling and what people are doing, this is a chance for us to shine.”
Premier David Eby and …