Pitt Meadows
Pitt Meadows (population: 15,623) is located in the Fraser Valley by the north bank of the Fraser River along Lougheed Highway (Hwy 7). Just a one-hour drive east of Vancouver, Pitt Meadows sits pastorally in the southern reaches of the Coast Mountains, an agricultural district comprising of farms and ranches interspersed with bucolic meadows, lakes, streams and rivers. The twin summits of 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Golden Ears Mountain rise majestically above Pitt Meadows and its neighbouring community of Maple Ridge, affording stunning views from just about anywhere in the area. The region is the traditional home of the Katzie and Kwantlen First Nations, whose territory throughout the Pitt and Stave watersheds once comprised of at least 10 villages.
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Originally part of Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows was separately incorporated in 1914. The many early settlers to the region dyked the Pitt and Alouette rivers to farm the rich, low-lying land. Today, the trails on top of these embankments are well-used by hikers, cyclists and equestrians.
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Some popular things to see and do:
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Golf