Walking

Active Community Walking Campaign

Our goal is to increase the active participation of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows residents through walking. Walking is an excellent way to adopt an active lifestyle. It's free, easy and fits any schedule. Make walking a part of your everyday. In addition to the benefits you will receive from being physically active, you can enjoy the exceptional scenic outdoor trails, paths, dykes and parklands in our communities.

Walk Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows [PDF, 284 KB]

You can increase your commitment to walking a greater distance by:

planning errands that involve walking
visiting a trail or park that you have not been to before
scheduling a walk with a friend
using a pedometer to measure your steps and increase your motivation
recording your success in a walking journal
joining an existing walking club, or starting your own walking group

Walking Events
Watch local newspapers and facility flyers for 'Active Walking Events' hosted by Parks and Leisure Services such as:

Fit for Heart Month - February
World Walking Day - May 8th (tentative date)
Move for Health day - May 10th (tentative date)
Bike to Work Week - June 5th-10th
Summer Active - June
Active Month - October

Walking Resources

Invite the Parks and Leisure Services 'Active Team' to work with you to host a walking event in your neighbourhood
Want to walk with others in your neighbourhood but don't know how to get started? We have a FREE walking club start up kit and support!
A full publication of Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows walking route maps [PDF, 21MB]

Walk to Whistler
Last year, Fort Saint John challenged all B.C. residents to Walk to Whistler! Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows are now registered as participating cities in this exciting lead-up to the 2010 Olympics. Let's put Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows on the walking map! In addition to the fun of the challenge, walking a minimum of 20 minutes a day, three times a week provides multiple health benefits.

To participate in this fun challenge, you need access to the Internet, good walking shoes and a pedometer. All registered participants will be entered in prize draws with the grand prize being two tickets to the Olympics.
www.walktowhistler.com

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Walking

Active Community Walking Campaign

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