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Pitt Meadows
Skip as a base: it is a one-night or half-day stop for Pitt Lake and the dyke trails, 40–55 min by transit from Coquitlam or Maple Ridge.
Pitt Meadows is a small Fraser Valley municipality of about 18,500 people on the north bank of the Fraser River, where it meets the Pitt River. It is farmland and commuter housing rather than a sightseeing town: the draws are Pitt Lake, the dyke paths and a heritage main street. Most travellers see it as a half-day from Vancouver, Coquitlam or Maple Ridge, or use it as a cheaper bed for the Lower Mainland.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CAD
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (wet, short days)
- Airports
- YVR · CYPK
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
- Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
- Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Pitt Meadows911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- TransLink customer information604-953-3333
- Health advice (HealthLink BC, 24 h)811
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Pitt Meadows, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD, $).Canada-wide
- SIM or eSIMRogers, Bell and Telus plus cheaper brands (Fido, Koodo, Public Mobile); prepaid SIMs in malls and stores.Canada-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable; treat water from lakes and streams (giardia).Canada-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 15–20% of the pre-tax bill.Canada-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Canada-wide
- SafetyA quiet, low-crime suburban area; the real risks are rain-slick rural roads, fast traffic on the Lougheed Highway and no bus service out at Pitt Lake.
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- RestroomsFree in malls, Tim Hortons, stations and park visitor centres.Canada-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 604-953-3333 TransLink customer information · 811 Health advice (HealthLink BC, 24 h)
- Sundays & holidaysStatutory holidays close shops and offices, varying by province; many park facilities are seasonal (about mid-May to mid-October).Canada-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYVR Vancouver International (Main gateway; about 1 h by car via Highway 1 and the Lougheed Highway, longer in rush hour.).
- Getting aroundTransLink buses (R3, 701, 791) link Pitt Meadows with Coquitlam Central and Maple Ridge…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeC$3–6 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealBrunch or sandwichC$11–18 (≈ US$8–14)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiC$15–22 (≈ US$11–16)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–35 (≈ US$11–30)
- Budget bedHostel or shared bed, a night, per personC$45 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per roomC$180 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per roomC$300 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$150 (≈ US$110) · High C$260 (≈ US$190)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YVR Vancouver International (Main gateway; about 1 h by car via Highway 1 and the Lougheed Highway, longer in rush hour.) · CYPK Pitt Meadows Regional Airport (No scheduled airline service; general aviation and flight training only.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Feb (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jan (20 rain days), driest Aug (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pitt Meadows: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
20 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
16 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
19 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
16 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
14 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
17 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
20 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
20 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
TransLink buses (R3, 701, 791) link Pitt Meadows with Coquitlam Central and Maple Ridge; the West Coast Express commuter train stops here on weekdays only, westbound in the morning and eastbound in the afternoon. Pay with a Compass Card, Compass Ticket or contactless card; cash on buses gives no change and no transfer. For Pitt Lake and the winery you need a car, taxi or rideshare.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Pitt Lake and Grant Narrows
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Car or taxi north on Harris Road and Pitt Lake Road, about 20 min
Kayak rentals and the start of the dyke trail; go early, parking fills on summer weekends.
Maple Ridge
goDoor to door: 20–30 min
R3 or 701 bus from Meadowtown, or West Coast Express on weekdays
Bigger town with the nearest hospital, more food and Haney Place Exchange.
Door to door: 40–55 min
R3 or 701 bus to Coquitlam Central, then SkyTrain
Use it to reach the SkyTrain network and central Vancouver.
Door to door: 25–35 min
Car over the Golden Ears Bridge (toll)
Bridge toll applies; no direct bus, so a car or taxi is needed.
Harrison Hot Springs
overnightDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
Car east on Highway 7 via Mission and Agassiz
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep one night.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Lougheed Highway strip
The only real hotel cluster; walkable to Meadowtown Centre and buses, but you need a car or bus for Pitt Lake.
Harris Road / heritage area
Museum, pub and café within a few blocks; very few beds, so most people sleep in Maple Ridge or Coquitlam.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- C$90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- C$150–230 (≈ US$110–170) excl. bed
- High
- C$250 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × C$180 | C$180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$150 | C$300 |
| TransLink day pass or fare cap, one day2 × C$11 | C$22 |
| Golden Ears Bridge toll, one car crossing1 × C$4 | C$4 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$20 | C$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | C$55 |
| Trip total≈ C$301 per person per day, bed included | C$601≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | C$3–6 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Brunch or sandwich | C$11–18 (≈ US$8–14) |
| Pub main | C$20–30 (≈ US$15–25) |
| Fish and chips | C$16–24 (≈ US$12–18) |
| 5 km taxi | C$15–22 (≈ US$11–16) |
| TransLink single fare | C$3.20–4.90 (≈ US$3–4) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | C$15–35 (≈ US$11–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- West Coast Express runs Monday–Friday only, with no midday or weekend service: check the timetable before you plan around it.
- Pitt Lake Road is a rural road with limited lighting and no bus service; drive it in daylight.
- Winter brings heavy rain and occasional flooding on low farmland; check road conditions before a dyke walk.
- The nearest hospital is in Maple Ridge, not in Pitt Meadows.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- TransLink customer information
- 604-953-3333
- Health advice (HealthLink BC, 24 h)
- 811
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- HealthLink BC (24 h)811
Embassy
No embassies here; the US consulate-general and most other missions are in Vancouver (check addresses).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- TransLink bus, single fare: about C$3.20–4.90 (≈ US$3–4) by zone and time
- West Coast Express Pitt Meadows → Vancouver: higher zone fare, weekdays only
- Taxi across town: C$15–22 (≈ US$11–16)
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Sorry — Sorry / Excuse me
- How much is it? — How much is it?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the bus stop? — Where is the bus stop?
- One ticket, please — One ticket, please
Tipping is expected in Canada: 15–20% at restaurants and bars, 10–15% for taxis.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Pitt Meadows. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (wet, short days) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for YVR: last SkyTrain and West Coast Express connections field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: Meadowtown and the Lougheed strip, the Harris Road heritage area, and the Pitt Lake dyke.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Pitt Meadows Museum, Blue Heron Winery, Pitt Lake kayak rental) and eat pages with last orders.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialCity of Pitt Meadows
- officialPitt Meadows Museum and Archives
- officialTransLink
- officialPitt Meadows Regional Airport
- secondaryWikivoyage: Pitt Meadows, revision 5241131 (CC BY-SA 4.0)