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ILLUMINATE Maple Ridge
ILLUMINATE · Maple Ridge
November 24, 2023 - January 5, 2024
Downtown Maple Ridge | All Are Welcome!
About Illuminate Maple Ridge
Formerly known as Glow Maple Ridge, Illuminate Maple Ridge represents an evolved iteration of our community holiday experience. Illuminate fosters engagement with all the wonderful local businesses and inspires both visitors and residents to explore the abundant offerings of Maple Ridge.
Candy Cane Tour
Visit local businesses taking part in Illuminate Maple Ridge. Recognizable by the Illuminate Maple Ridge decal displayed in their storefront window, these businesses promise to be festively adorned, creating a captivating ambiance for all to enjoy. These locations are also part of our Illuminate Photo Contest!
Shop the Candy Cane Tour:
- 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
Illuminate Photo Contest Rules
Join us as we Illuminate Maple Ridge! Come to downtown Maple Ridge and enjoy the spirit of the holidays with participating businesses on the Candy Cane Tour all decked for the season. Shop local and take part in our photo contest with a chance to win some fantastic prizes.
Enter to Win Prizes While Shopping Local
Residents and visitors are invited to take part in the Candy Cane Tour by visiting one or more of 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 following the instructions below. The more photos posted, the higher the chance of winning. The special gift card prizes can be redeemable at any of the Candy Cane Tour businesses.
How to Enter
Contest runs December 2, 2023 to January 5, 2024
- Take a picture with the beautiful decorations at one of the Candy Cane Tour locations, making sure the location is visible in your photo.
- Post your picture on social media using #illuminatemapleridge and @yourmapleridge and tag the business. The more pictures you snap and post, the better your chances you have to win a prize!
- Good Luck! We announce winners on January 19, 2024
We are illuminating Maple Ridge!
Join us as we light up on December 2.
On December 2, the six-storey City Hall office tower with string lights, floodlights, and vibrant colour displays will be lit up. The 20 businesses that are part of the Candy Cane Tour will have their displays complete with holiday cheer for you to enjoy.
Illuminate Photo Contest
Join us as we Illuminate Maple Ridge! Come to downtown Maple Ridge and enjoy the spirit of the holidays with participating businesses on the Candy Cane Tour all decked for the season. Shop local and take part in our photo contest with a chance to win some fantastic prizes. Our photo contest runs from December 2, 2023 to January 5, 2024.
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Holidays in the City
Explore and winter and holiday activities happening in the city. There is something for everyone! Don't miss out on the fun and save the date for your favourite activities with our Holiday in the City listing.