Langley
and Fort Langley combine the best of amenities of city living
with the peaceful sustenance of a more rural lifestyle,
earning it the name "The Country Side of Vancouver". Bustling
civic development and a beautiful pastoral landscape make
the community of Langley a fine place to live and to visit.
Stretching from the south bank of the Fraser River to the
U.S. border, Langley actually refers to two municipalities:
The City of Langley and the Township of Langley.
Langley,
where the city meets the country, offers an eclectic blend
of urban pursuits, cultural activities and rural rambles.
With its great number of horses per capita it has become known
as the "Horse Capital of BC". The nearby Vancouver Game Farm
can offer a glimpse of BC's wildlife. The surrounding countryside
lends itself to hiking, biking, riding, camping and other
activities.
Boasting
local wineries, over 300 acres of beautiful parklands, abundant
farms and nurseries, and a thriving arts community, every
season offers exciting activities here. Three regional parks
in the vicinity serve walkers, hiker, equestrians, fishers
and history buffs.
The
City of Langley encompasses 10 square kilometers (4 square
miles), at the centre of a growing retail trade market of
500,000 people. With a local population of 25,000 in the City
and 95,000 in the Township, the people of Langley enjoy a
relaxed lifestyle and a strong community spirit.
Fort
Langley The
visitor should not leave the area without a visit to Fort
Langley, British Columbia's birthplace. The community offers
not only cozy cafes, quaint shops, galleries and stores but
also a historic component that is fascinating. Visit the Fort
Langley National Historic Site where you can step back in
time at the original site of the Hudson Bay Company trading
post.
Photo
courtesy Fort Langley National Historic Site
Fort
Langley National Historic Site Explore
BC’s oldest building, the storehouse, at this reconstructed
Hudson’s Bay Company fur trading post, just 40 km east of
Vancouver. Costumed guides share unforgettable stories of
fur trade life, the Fraser River gold rush & the founding
of British Columbia. Discover how First Nations women enriched
Fort Langley culture, diversifying the company’s trade with
salmon & cranberries. Try your luck at gold panning, watch
barrel-making & blacksmithing demonstrations. Enjoy cultural
exhibits, a gift shop, Full Barrel Café (summer) & much more.
Learn
more at: www.pc.gc.ca/fortlangley (Toute
notre programmation est aussi disponible en français.)
Open
7 days a week, 10am-5pm
(closed Dec. 25, 26 and Jan. 1)
Photo
courtesy Fort Langley National Historic Site
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Accommodations:
There are a variety of hotel/motel accommodations available
in Langley with a number of campsites close to the city.
Many regional and provincial campsites are in the area.
Population:
97,500.
Elevation:
11 m. (36 ft.).
Main
Industries: manufacturing, transportation, services,
agriculture
Climate:
moderate, coastal-marine, characterized by a long frost-free
growing season, mild wet winters, warm summers and relatively
high levels of precipitation (average 1,400mm/55inches). Averaging
a daily high of 24C (76F) in the summer and 5C (41F) in the
winter), it is never really too hot or too cold.
Access:
Langley is located 30 miles (50 km) southeast of Vancouver,
BC, on Highway 1A. Langley is surrounded by the communities
of Fort Langley, Surrey, White Rock and Abbotsford.
Recreation
Facilities & Activities: golf courses, campsites, cycling
trails, fishing, skating rink, aquatic centre, pool hall,
bowling alley, water park, hiking, horseback riding, library,
soccer fields, tennis courts, wave pool.
Local
Attractions: Community of Fort Langley, Fort Langley National
Historic Site, Canadian Museum of Flight and Transportation,
Langley Centennial Museum, Wark-Dumas House, Michaud House,
Sendall Gardens, Nicomekl River nature preserve, hot
air balloon rides, Llamas and Alpaca farms, Horseback Riding
paths, Langley Bike and Rollerblade Trails, Circle Farm Tour,
art
gallery, craft shops & Wine Tours.
May
- Langley Walk, Victoria Day & May Day celebrations
June
- Langley Country Style Days, Community Day Parade & Celebrations
July
- Canada Day Celebrations
August
- Arts Alive Festival, Bard in the Park
December
- Country Christmas Celebration
For
Information:
Fort Langley Tourist InfoCentre
23325 Mavis St., Fort Langley, BC
Telephone: (604) 888-1477
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