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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 in the southern reaches of the Coast Mountains, an agricultural district comprising of farms and ranches interspersed with meadows, lakes, streams and rivers. The twin summits of 1,716m/ 5,630ft 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. Activities in Pitt MeadowsOriginally 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, bird-watchers and equestrians. Golf courses add to the tranquil, green landscape. Another bird-watcher's paradise is the Pitt Wildlife Management area. Here Pitt River meets Pitt Lake, Noth America’s largest tidal freshwater lake. Goose Island at the north end of the lake is known for its scenic waterfall and Aboriginal rock painting. Back in town, at the heritage house-style Pitt Meadows Historical Museum, you'll find pictures and artifacts that tell the story of the district’s Aboriginal and pioneer history.
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