HoliDAYS 2024 - Shop and Be Local for the Holidays
Dec. 1 to Dec. 24, 2024: A calendar guide from the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association (DMRBIA) and participating businesses in downtown Maple Ridge.
This HoliDAYS CALENDAR guide will list events and promotions from the DMRBIA, it's members and partnering organizations. Shop & Be local for the holidays! From shopping, dining out and supporting services.
Browse the calendar to find all the exciting events and promotions and choose what you want to take part in or what businesses you will be visiting and supporting during the campaign.
More details for the events / promos requiring further instructions or rules to participate are provided in the tabs below.
INSTANT PRIZE DAYS: Shoppers visit an assigned area in Downtown Maple Ridge hoping to find the Instant Prize location (there will only be one per day). View the HoliDAYS CALENDAR.
Shopper must make a purchase and make the statement "I'm shopping local for the holidays". First shopper to do so at the correct location wins the $100 gift card prize package ($25 gift card to the instant prize location and $75 (3 x $25) from the DMRBIA).
- Prize must be accepted as awarded and may not be exchanged or sold. Prize has no cash value.
To participate and claim prize:
- To win you must be the first shopper to make a purchase and say "I'm shopping local for the holidays" at the designated Instant Prize location - to find the prize location details will be specified in the HoliDAYS CALENDAR and on our social media ( Facebook and Instagram @shopmapleridge) for each day with a hint to the location via an assigned area of downtown Maple Ridge.
- To claim prize winner must agree to have their photo taken and posted on social media. Winner can request to be tagged as well. This will let other shoppers know the prize has been claimed for that day.
- If all requirements are met, the merchant will award the $100 in Gift Certificates to the winner (only one per day). Take the photo and post to social media.
* Any unclaimed Instant Prize Day Gift Certificates will be gathered and awarded through a New Year social media contest to be held mid-January 2025
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The Contest is only open to individuals who are residents of British Columbia. The Contest is not open to directors, officers or employees of the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association (DMRBIA), their respective affiliates, advertising or promotion agencies, or other representatives or agents, successors or assignees, members of those individual’s respective immediate families, or anyone with whom any of those individuals are domiciled. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entrants.
WINNER’S ACCEPTANCE: upon accepting the prize as awarded at the "Instant Prize location" you hereby:
- release Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association (DMRBIA) and its representatives from any and all liability in connection with the Contest;
- consent to the announcement of his, her or their name and the use of his, her or their name, city of residence, photograph, likenesses, biographical information, voice and statements by Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association for advertising and promotional purposes without any expectation of remuneration or compensation;
If the selected winner chooses to not accept and comply with these Rules, then at the DMRBIA's sole discretion the prize initially awarded to the selected entrant may be forfeited without any liability to the selected entrant or any other person, and another entrant may, at the DMRBIA's sole discretion, be selected by random draw in accordance with these Rules.
CONSENT TO PERSONAL INFORMATION USE AND DISCLOSURE
By participating in the Contest, entrants consent to Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association's collection, use and disclosure of the personal information provided in contest entries for the administration of the Contests and in aggregated form in order to create reports regarding Contests entrant demographics, which reports Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association may disclose to others.
OTHER RULES
Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association and its representatives are not responsible or liable, jointly or severally, for any of the following:
- erroneous, damaged, destroyed, lost, late, incomplete, illegible, incorrectly addressed or misdirected entries, regardless of the cause;
- failure for any reason whatsoever of selected entrants to receive a prize notification;
- changes in entrants’ telephone or email after entries are submitted;
- computer, online, telephone, communication, or technical malfunctions or errors that may occur, regardless of the cause; or
- damage or loss, including any loss of use, loss of production, loss of profits (anticipated or otherwise), loss of markets, economic loss, special, indirect or consequential loss or damage or punitive damages, whether in contract, tort or under any other theory of law or equity, arising from, connected with, or relating to the Contest, or the submission of entries to the Contest, or participation in the Contest, or the prize, and regardless of the cause or any negligence by any of Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association, or any person or entity for whom any of them are responsible, and notwithstanding that any of those entities or persons may have been advised of the possibility of such loss or damage being incurred. If for any reason Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association determines, at its sole discretion, that the Contest is not capable of being conducted as intended by Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association for any reason whatsoever, including tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud or any other cause that corrupts or interferes with the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Contests, Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association may in its sole discretion disqualify any entrant responsible for such misconduct and withdraw, cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend all or any part of the Contests by publishing a notice on the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association website. Decisions by or selection of Contest winners by representatives of Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association regarding any and all aspects of the Contest are final and binding on all entrants.
The Contest is subject to all applicable laws and regulations, and are void where prohibited by law. If any provision of these Rules is found by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, all other provisions will remain in full force and effect.
The Contest is controlled by Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association, Maple Ridge, BC. The Contest and all related matters are governed solely by the laws of British Columbia, Canada and applicable federal laws of Canada, excluding any rules of private international law or the conflict of laws which would lead to the application of any other laws. Any dispute between Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association and you or any other person arising from, connected with or relating to the Contest, the submission of entries to the Contest, participation in the Contest, the Contest prizes or any related matters (“Disputes”) must be resolved before the Courts of British Columbia sitting in the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and by entering this Contest, hereby irrevocably submit and attorn to the original and exclusive jurisdiction of those courts in respect of all Disputes. Proceedings regarding Disputes must be commenced in a court of competent jurisdiction in the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada within six (6) months after the Dispute arises, after which time any and all proceedings regarding the Dispute are barred.
The names of the potential Contest winner may be obtained by entrants completing the relevant Sign Up / Entry Form at the contest location.
Participation in the Contests constitutes acceptance and agreement to these Rules.
GINGERBREAD MAN HUNT
Valley Fair Mall on Dec 4th | 4 - 6 pm
How to Participate:
- Visit the DMRBIA registration table at ValleyFair mall Dec. 4th at 4pm to register. Arrive on time as spots may be limited.
- You will be given a #’d bag assigned to your name to hunt and collect the gingerbread men hidden throughout the mall common areas as well as at a few select participating businesses. Everyone will start the “hunt” at the same time (4:45pm).
- Collect as many as you can in 30 mins. Return back to the registration table for counting at 5:15pm. Note that any purchases made while on the “hunt” can count as a point by placing the receipt in the bag with your gingerbread men. (Receipt must be dated Dec. 4 between 4-6pm and from a purchase at ValleyFair Mall).
- Collect the most and WIN! 3 prizes will be awarded for the 1st ($125) , 2nd ($50) and 3rd ($25) for most points in # of gingerbread men and/or receipts collected. Total prize values are in multiples of $25 Gift Certificates redeemable at over 93 downtown businesses.
- In the case of a tie or multiples with the same # collected each persons name will be placed in a draw and the winner will be the first name drawn.
- Prize must be accepted as awarded and may not be exchanged or sold. Prize has no cash value.
The Contest is only open to individuals who are residents of British Columbia. The Contest is not open to directors, officers or employees of the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association (DMRBIA), their respective affiliates, advertising or promotion agencies, or other representatives or agents, successors or assignees, members of those individual’s respective immediate families, or anyone with whom any of those individuals are domiciled. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entrants.
WINNER’S OBLIGATIONS
- sign a declaration or affidavit of compliance with these Rules;
- a certificate accepting the prize;
- a release of Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association (DMRBIA) and its representatives from any and all liability in connection with the Contest;
- a consent to the announcement of his, her or their name and the use of his, her or their name, city of residence, photograph, likenesses, biographical information, voice and statements by Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association for advertising and promotional purposes without any expectation of remuneration or compensation;
- a parental consent form, also signed by parent(s) or legal guardian, if under the age of 19 years
If the selected entrant does not comply with these Rules, then at the DMRBIA's sole discretion the prize initially awarded to the selected entrant may be forfeited without any liability to the selected entrant or any other person, and another entrant may, at the DMRBIA's sole discretion, be selected by random draw in accordance with these Rules.
CONSENT TO PERSONAL INFORMATION USE AND DISCLOSURE
By entering the Contest, entrants consent to Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association's collection, use and disclosure of the personal information provided in contest entries for the administration of the Contests and in aggregated form in order to create reports regarding Contests entrant demographics, which reports Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association may disclose to others.
OTHER RULES
Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association and its representatives are not responsible or liable, jointly or severally, for any of the following:
- erroneous, damaged, destroyed, lost, late, incomplete, illegible, incorrectly addressed or misdirected entries, regardless of the cause;
- failure for any reason whatsoever of selected entrants to receive a prize notification;
- changes in entrants’ telephone or email after entries are submitted;
- computer, online, telephone, communication, or technical malfunctions or errors that may occur, regardless of the cause; or
- damage or loss, including any loss of use, loss of production, loss of profits (anticipated or otherwise), loss of markets, economic loss, special, indirect or consequential loss or damage or punitive damages, whether in contract, tort or under any other theory of law or equity, arising from, connected with, or relating to the Contest, or the submission of entries to the Contest, or participation in the Contest, or the prize, and regardless of the cause or any negligence by any of Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association, or any person or entity for whom any of them are responsible, and notwithstanding that any of those entities or persons may have been advised of the possibility of such loss or damage being incurred. If for any reason Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association determines, at its sole discretion, that the Contest is not capable of being conducted as intended by Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association for any reason whatsoever, including tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud or any other cause that corrupts or interferes with the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Contests, Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association may in its sole discretion disqualify any entrant responsible for such misconduct and withdraw, cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend all or any part of the Contests by publishing a notice on the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association website. Decisions by or selection of Contest winners by representatives of Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association regarding any and all aspects of the Contest are final and binding on all entrants.
The Contest is subject to all applicable laws and regulations, and are void where prohibited by law. If any provision of these Rules is found by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, all other provisions will remain in full force and effect.
The Contest is controlled by Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association, Maple Ridge, BC. The Contest and all related matters are governed solely by the laws of British Columbia, Canada and applicable federal laws of Canada, excluding any rules of private international law or the conflict of laws which would lead to the application of any other laws. Any dispute between Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association and you or any other person arising from, connected with or relating to the Contest, the submission of entries to the Contest, participation in the Contest, the Contest prizes or any related matters (“Disputes”) must be resolved before the Courts of British Columbia sitting in the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and by entering this Contest, hereby irrevocably submit and attorn to the original and exclusive jurisdiction of those courts in respect of all Disputes. Proceedings regarding Disputes must be commenced in a court of competent jurisdiction in the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada within six (6) months after the Dispute arises, after which time any and all proceedings regarding the Dispute are barred.
The names of the potential Contest winners may be obtained by entrants completing the relevant Sign Up / Entry Form at the contest location.
Participation in the Contests constitutes acceptance and agreement to these Rules.
UGLY SWEATER CONTEST
Haney Place Mall on Dec 20th | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
How to Participate:
- Visit the DMRBIA registration table at Haney Place mall Dec. 20th at 5:30 pm to register. Arrive on time as spots may be limited.
- You will be assigned a # to attach to your ugly sweater and matched to your name and info.
- Judging and voting will begin at approx. 6:15 pm in centre court.
- This will be a LIVE VOTE so bring your friends (one vote each - no multiple votes allowed). Contestants are not eligible to vote.
- 3 prizes will be awarded for the 1st ($125) , 2nd ($50) and 3rd ($25) ugly sweaters with most votes respectively. Total prize values are in multiples of $25 Gift Certificates redeemable at over 93 downtown businesses.
- In the case of a tie or multiples with the same # of votes - each persons name will be placed in a draw and the winner will be the first name drawn.
- Prize must be accepted as awarded and may not be exchanged or sold. Prize has no cash value.
The Contest is only open to individuals who are residents of British Columbia. The Contest is not open to directors, officers or employees of the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association (DMRBIA), their respective affiliates, advertising or promotion agencies, or other representatives or agents, successors or assignees, members of those individual’s respective immediate families, or anyone with whom any of those individuals are domiciled. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entrants.
WINNER’S OBLIGATIONS
- sign a declaration or affidavit of compliance with these Rules;
- a certificate accepting the prize;
- a release of Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association (DMRBIA) and its representatives from any and all liability in connection with the Contest;
- a consent to the announcement of his, her or their name and the use of his, her or their name, city of residence, photograph, likenesses, biographical information, voice and statements by Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association for advertising and promotional purposes without any expectation of remuneration or compensation;
- a parental consent form, also signed by parent(s) or legal guardian, if under the age of 19 years
If the selected entrant does not comply with these Rules, then at the DMRBIA's sole discretion the prize initially awarded to the selected entrant may be forfeited without any liability to the selected entrant or any other person, and another entrant may, at the DMRBIA's sole discretion, be selected by random draw in accordance with these Rules.
CONSENT TO PERSONAL INFORMATION USE AND DISCLOSURE
By entering the Contest, entrants consent to Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association's collection, use and disclosure of the personal information provided in contest entries for the administration of the Contests and in aggregated form in order to create reports regarding Contests entrant demographics, which reports Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association may disclose to others.
OTHER RULES
Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association and its representatives are not responsible or liable, jointly or severally, for any of the following:
- erroneous, damaged, destroyed, lost, late, incomplete, illegible, incorrectly addressed or misdirected entries, regardless of the cause;
- failure for any reason whatsoever of selected entrants to receive a prize notification;
- changes in entrants’ telephone or email after entries are submitted;
- computer, online, telephone, communication, or technical malfunctions or errors that may occur, regardless of the cause; or
- damage or loss, including any loss of use, loss of production, loss of profits (anticipated or otherwise), loss of markets, economic loss, special, indirect or consequential loss or damage or punitive damages, whether in contract, tort or under any other theory of law or equity, arising from, connected with, or relating to the Contest, or the submission of entries to the Contest, or participation in the Contest, or the prize, and regardless of the cause or any negligence by any of Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association, or any person or entity for whom any of them are responsible, and notwithstanding that any of those entities or persons may have been advised of the possibility of such loss or damage being incurred. If for any reason Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association determines, at its sole discretion, that the Contest is not capable of being conducted as intended by Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association for any reason whatsoever, including tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud or any other cause that corrupts or interferes with the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Contests, Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association may in its sole discretion disqualify any entrant responsible for such misconduct and withdraw, cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend all or any part of the Contests by publishing a notice on the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association website. Decisions by or selection of Contest winners by representatives of Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association regarding any and all aspects of the Contest are final and binding on all entrants.
The Contest is subject to all applicable laws and regulations, and are void where prohibited by law. If any provision of these Rules is found by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, all other provisions will remain in full force and effect.
The Contest is controlled by Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association, Maple Ridge, BC. The Contest and all related matters are governed solely by the laws of British Columbia, Canada and applicable federal laws of Canada, excluding any rules of private international law or the conflict of laws which would lead to the application of any other laws. Any dispute between Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association and you or any other person arising from, connected with or relating to the Contest, the submission of entries to the Contest, participation in the Contest, the Contest prizes or any related matters (“Disputes”) must be resolved before the Courts of British Columbia sitting in the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and by entering this Contest, hereby irrevocably submit and attorn to the original and exclusive jurisdiction of those courts in respect of all Disputes. Proceedings regarding Disputes must be commenced in a court of competent jurisdiction in the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada within six (6) months after the Dispute arises, after which time any and all proceedings regarding the Dispute are barred.
The names of the potential Contest winners may be obtained by entrants completing the relevant Sign Up / Entry Form at the contest location.
Participation in the Contests constitutes acceptance and agreement to these Rules.
WINDOW DECORATING CONTEST
Dec 1st to 31st
To vote for your favourites:
- Watch @shopmapleridge and participating members social media posts - like and/or share.
- Take a photo and tag the business name and @shopmapleridge.
- 3 Prize baskets of local goods and gift certificates will be awarded to the top 3 windows based on votes across all of Facebook and Instagram during the contest Dec. 1st to midnight Dec. 31st, 2024.
- Prize draw, winners announcements and deliveries will take place between Jan. 3 - 6, 2025.
- Prize must be accepted as awarded and may not be exchanged or sold. Prize has no cash value.
List of participating members:
- 7 True Coffee, 22362 Lougheed Hwy
- Bell Locksmith, 11982 224th Street
- Cameo Spa & Laser Clinic, 11930 223rd Street
- Gingerbread Bakery, 22346 Dewdney Trunk Road
- Harris & Leib Insurance, 22303 Lougheed Hwy
- K & K Custom Creations, 11 - 22935 Lougheed Hwy
- Maple Life Physiotherapy & Wellness, 107 - 11893 227th Street
- Mona Pizza, 22292 Dewdney Trunk Road
- Mr Pet's, 22778 Lougheed Hwy
- Sugar & Spice Body Care, 22360 Dewdney Trunk Road
- The Create Shop, 22550 Lougheed Hwy
- Town & Country Vintage Home, 102 - 11940 228th Street
- Empowered by Nature, 22760 Lougheed Hwy
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The Contest is only open to individuals who are residents of British Columbia. The Contest is not open to directors, officers or employees of the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association (DMRBIA), their respective affiliates, advertising or promotion agencies, or other representatives or agents, successors or assignees, members of those individual’s respective immediate families, or anyone with whom any of those individuals are domiciled. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entrants.
WINNER’S OBLIGATIONS
- sign a declaration or affidavit of compliance with these Rules;
- a certificate accepting the prize;
- a release of Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association (DMRBIA) and its representatives from any and all liability in connection with the Contest;
- a consent to the announcement of his, her or their name and the use of his, her or their name, city of residence, photograph, likenesses, biographical information, voice and statements by Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association for advertising and promotional purposes without any expectation of remuneration or compensation;
- a parental consent form, also signed by parent(s) or legal guardian, if under the age of 19 years
If the selected entrant does not comply with these Rules, then at the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association's sole discretion the prize initially awarded to the selected entrant may be forfeited without any liability to the selected entrant or any other person, and another entrant may, at the DMRBIA's sole discretion, be selected by random draw in accordance with these Rules.
CONSENT TO PERSONAL INFORMATION USE AND DISCLOSURE
By entering the Contest, entrants consent to Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association's collection, use and disclosure of the personal information provided in contest entries for the administration of the Contests and in aggregated form in order to create reports regarding Contests entrant demographics, which reports Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association may disclose to others.
OTHER RULES
Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association and its representatives are not responsible or liable, jointly or severally, for any of the following:
- erroneous, damaged, destroyed, lost, late, incomplete, illegible, incorrectly addressed or misdirected entries, regardless of the cause;
- failure for any reason whatsoever of selected entrants to receive a prize notification;
- changes in entrants’ telephone or email after entries are submitted;
- computer, online, telephone, communication, or technical malfunctions or errors that may occur, regardless of the cause; or
- damage or loss, including any loss of use, loss of production, loss of profits (anticipated or otherwise), loss of markets, economic loss, special, indirect or consequential loss or damage or punitive damages, whether in contract, tort or under any other theory of law or equity, arising from, connected with, or relating to the Contest, or the submission of entries to the Contest, or participation in the Contest, or the prize, and regardless of the cause or any negligence by any of Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association, or any person or entity for whom any of them are responsible, and notwithstanding that any of those entities or persons may have been advised of the possibility of such loss or damage being incurred. If for any reason Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association determines, at its sole discretion, that the Contest is not capable of being conducted as intended by Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association for any reason whatsoever, including tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud or any other cause that corrupts or interferes with the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Contests, Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association may in its sole discretion disqualify any entrant responsible for such misconduct and withdraw, cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend all or any part of the Contests by publishing a notice on the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association website. Decisions by or selection of Contest winners by representatives of Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association regarding any and all aspects of the Contest are final and binding on all entrants.
The Contest is subject to all applicable laws and regulations, and are void where prohibited by law. If any provision of these Rules is found by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable, all other provisions will remain in full force and effect.
The Contest is controlled by Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association, Maple Ridge, BC. The Contest and all related matters are governed solely by the laws of British Columbia, Canada and applicable federal laws of Canada, excluding any rules of private international law or the conflict of laws which would lead to the application of any other laws. Any dispute between Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association and you or any other person arising from, connected with or relating to the Contest, the submission of entries to the Contest, participation in the Contest, the Contest prizes or any related matters (“Disputes”) must be resolved before the Courts of British Columbia sitting in the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and by entering this Contest, hereby irrevocably submit and attorn to the original and exclusive jurisdiction of those courts in respect of all Disputes. Proceedings regarding Disputes must be commenced in a court of competent jurisdiction in the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada within six (6) months after the Dispute arises, after which time any and all proceedings regarding the Dispute are barred.
The names of the potential Contest winners may be obtained by entrants completing the relevant Sign Up / Entry Form at the contest location.
Participation in the Contests constitutes acceptance and agreement to these Rules.
