Pitt Meadows

About Pitt Meadows

History

The Municipality takes its name from the Pitt River and Pitt Lake, which were possibly named after former British Prime Minister William Pitt.We acknowledge that Pitt Meadows is located on the traditional unceded territory of Katzie First Nation. The first inhabitants of Pitt Meadows were the Katzie First Nation, whose history in this area go back 12,000 years. James McMillan explored the area in 1874, and Europeans followed by starting a settlement in the area in the 1870's.

Pitt Meadows now

Pitt Meadows is located in the Lower Fraser Valley, east of Vancouver. It is a primarily agricultural area, situated on the north side of the Fraser River at its junction with the Pitt River. The City is also bisected by the two arms of the Alouette River, along with a number of other sloughs and waterways.

Most residents of Pitt Meadows live in an urban town centre area that is surrounded by agricultural land; this is a key demonstration of the City's concentrated land use. The remainder of the residents live in the rural area, which makes up nearly 8425 hectares.

Explore our community in ways you never thought possible. Broaden your knowledge of local opportunities to be active and how to safely experience the many outdoor adventures that await you. Navigate your way through our extensive dike system; ride horses, walk, and cycle amidst the beautiful natural scenery of the dikes. The land surrounding our diking network is also habitat to an abundance of wildlife and several species of birds. These characteristics make our dike system a favourite area for naturalists and bird-watchers.