Here at Ferguson Moving & Storage, we totally get that moving is overwhelming. As Maple Ridge Movers have the solutions you need.
For more than 97 years, we have been asked to come into homes like yours for the purpose of moving peoples treasured furniture and other belongings. We think you deserve the highest level of moving service in Maple Ridge area. That is why we act like a concierge for your move. We assign every move with a single point of contact from beginning to end. Our personalized service in moving means you won’t have to meet our entire office staff, just one single caring manager that will look after your moving needs. Our mission is to make sure you are looked after before during and after moving day.
We really do want to make sure you are moved with the uttermost care. That’s why we offer the highest quality movers, packing materials and customer care. We blanket wrap your furniture in your home before it moves. So you can see us caring.
We’ll pack up & move your finest electronics
Need audio/video disconnection service? Perhaps you need you your Plasma TV packed because you didn’t keep the original TV Box. We offer customized packing and watch out for even the finer details.
We know your neighbourhood.
We’ve been moving BC residents for nearly 100 years. So we won’t have any trouble navigating to your old home or your new one. Not ready to move in yet? Ask us about our storage container options!
Buildings managers love us and so will your new Maple Ridge neighbours.
We’ll take care to protect your building’s entrance floors and work with your building managers to make sure elevators are padded and locked before the movers even arrive.
We know how to work fast and move your items carefully.
We have the only training facility for moving companies that shows our crews how to disassemble and reassemble furniture that doesn’t fit out the doors. Plus, we have access to specialty companies to service universal gyms, pool tables and more.
This is all part of your guaranteed flat moving quote.
All the above services are genuinely included in your flat rate moving price. Your professional move manager will access everything before quoting your move. We never have hidden fees and you can count on it.
Below are more services we offer at Ferguson Moving & Storage:
• Packing & Unpacking – We’re probably the only people you now know in Surrey who actually enjoy packing and unpacking services.
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A BRIEF HISTORY AND HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION IN MAPLE RIDGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA
The District of Maple Ridge is located a 45 km east of Vancouver, along Highway #7. Maple Ridge is situated on the north shore of the Fraser River, against the Golden Ears Mountains. The community of Pitt Meadows is directly west of Maple Ridge.
Maple Ridge has an average summer temperature of 25°C and an average winter temperature of 3°C.
The average annual precipitation is 1,150 mm
The population of Maple Ridge numbers approximately 68,949. HISTORY
The area’s first inhabitants were the Katzie and Whonnock First Nations. They lived and hunted the land for centuries before the first settlers arrived.
Fewer than 50 families came to build the community of Maple Ridge in 1874. Many of the settlers worked for the Hudson Bay Company trading post at Fort Langley. In 1885 the railway came through and attracted more people to the area. Two Scottish-born settlers John McIver and Samuel Robertson were successful at turning their claims into workable farmland. McIver started the area’s first daily farm. He named his farm Maple Ridge because beautiful Maple trees surrounded the farm.
TODAY
The stable economy of Maple Ridge is based mainly on agriculture. Maple Ridge has a long frost-free growing season. Other industries that support the economy are fishing and forestry, especially in wood processing.
ATTRACTIONS
Maple Ridge Park – The park is situated on the South Alouette River and offers a hiking trail, picnic area, spray park and a playground.
Maple Ridge Museum – Housed in a home built in 1907, the museum offers a look at pioneer life through artifacts set up in a home environment.
Fraser River Heritage Walk – The path begins at Port Haney Wharf and wanders through the community ending at the museum.
Haney Farmers Market – Held on Saturdays during the months of May-October, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Vendors include fresh produce and baked goods.
MAPLE RIDGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA ATTRACTIONS
Annual Events – Maple Ridge is host to numerous annual festivities including the Maple Ridge Mountain Festival in May, the Blueberry Festival in August, the Ridge Meadows Agricultural Fair in July and the Santa Claus Parade in December. MEDIA
One of the best ways to learn about your new community is to subscribe to the local newspaper. Many publishers will mail their newspaper to you, even before you move. For more information, contact:
“Maple Ridge Times”
22345 North Ave.
Maple Ridge, BC V2X 8T2
(604) 463-2281
www.mrtimes.com
“Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News”
22328 – 119th Ave.
Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2Z3
(604) 467-1122
EDUCATION
For information regarding curriculum and enrollment procedures, please contact:
School District #42 (Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows)
22225 Brown Ave.
Maple Ridge, BC V2X 8N6
(604) 463-4200
www.sd42.ca
Catholic Independent School of the Vancouver Archdiocese
150 Robson St.
Vancouver, BC V6B 2A7
(604) 683-9331
www.cisva.bc.ca
Conseil scolaire francophone de la Columbie-Britannique
180- 10200 Shellbridge Way
Richmond, BC V6X 2W7
(604) 214-2600
www.csf.bc.ca
MAPLE RIDGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA MEDICAL SERVICES
A list of names and addresses of physicians currently accepting new patients is available from:
Ridge Meadows Hospital
11666 Laity St.
P.O. Box 5000
Maple Ridge, BC V2X 7G5
(604) 463-4111
www.fraserhealth.ca
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
*Please confirm these emergency numbers when you arrive in your new community.
AMBULANCE …………………………………………… 911
FIRE ………………………………………………………….. 911
POLICE …………………………………………………….. 911
PUBLIC SERVICES
Cable TV: Shaw Cable …………………………………………………………… (604) 629-8888
Website ……………………………………………………………………. www.shaw.ca
Hydro: BC Hydro ……………………………………………………………… 1-800-224-9376
Website …………………………………………………………….. www.bchydro.com
Gas: Terasen Gas ………………………………………………………….. 1-888-224-2710
Website …………………………………………………………….. www.terasen.com
Water: Operations Centre ………………………………………………….. (604) 463-9581
Garbage: Transfer Station ……………………………………………………… (604) 466-9277
Recycling: Recycling Depot …………………………………………………….. (604) 463-5545
Telephone: Telus (outside BC) …………………………………………………. 1-888-811-2323
Telus (within BC) ……………………………………………………………. 310-2255
Website …………………………………………………………………. www.telus.com
The telephone area code for Maple Ridge is 604.
TRANSPORTATION
Driver and Vehicle Branch (ICBC) ………. 1-800-950-1498
Public Transit–TransLink …………………… (604) 953-3333
SkyTrain – West Coast Express …………… (604) 488-8906
MAPLE RIDGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA RECREATION
For information about facilities, clubs and sports leagues in your area, please contact:
Parks & Leisure Services ……………………………… (604) 467-7346
Maple Ridge Public Library ………………………….. (604) 467-7417
Leisure Centre …………………………………………….. (604) 467-7322
Planet Ice-Arena ………………………………………….. (604) 467-2883
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
The Chamber of Commerce is the best source of information about your new community. Many of these groups have brochures and booklets full of local facts. Please contact:
Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce
22238 Lougheed Hwy.
Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2T2
(604) 463-3366
www.ridgemeadowschamber.com
For other information on your new community, including brochures and area maps, contact:
Town Clerk
11995 Haney Place
Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9
(604) 463-5221
For more information about Maple Ridge, visit their website at www.mapleridge.ca.
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