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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 every day. 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.
Be sure to pick up your copy of Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Outdoor Recreation Trails & Events Guide. It includes maps and resources to access and enjoy all kinds of outdoor recreation. If you are a cyclist, equestrian, heritage lover, water lover, explorer of nature or just enjoy being part of the many community events offered locally, then this will be the book to have!
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
- Move for Health day - May
- Bike to Work Week - June 9 - 13, 2008
- Summer Active - June
- Active Month - October
Walking Resources
- Invite the Parks & 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 provide support!
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/