Langley
& Fort Langley, BC
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.
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 Historic Site where you can step back in
time at the original site of the Hudson Bay Company trading
post. Fort Langley National Historic Park contains the restored
fort and buildings from the 19th century. Re-enactments
and living exhibits bring this colourful part of Brtiish
Columbia's past back to life.
Three
regional parks in the vicinity serve walkers, hiker, equestrians,
fishers and history buffs
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Harbour Air Seaplanes:
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International Stage Lines:
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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).
Access:
Langley is located 45 km (28 mi.) east of Vancouver
and can be accessed from Highway 1 or Highway 10.
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
Historic Site, hot air balloon rides, art gallery, craft
shops, Langley Centennial Museum, Langley Playhouse, estate
winery, Nicomekl River nature preserve, paddle wheeler boat
tours of the river, A Day in the Country (Introduction to
Horses), BC Wildlife Conservation Park
February
- Heritage Week
April
- Candlelight tour/Ft. Langley
May
- Langley Walk, Victoria Day & May Day celebrations
June
- Country Days, Little Britches Rodeo
July
- Canada Day Celebrations
August
- Quarter Midget Racing, Fur Brigade Days, Fort Festival
of the Performing Arts, Artists at work, Grand Prix, Arts
Alive
September
- Fraser Relay, Cranberry Festival, Heritage Harvest Special
Event
November
- Douglas Day
December
- Christmas Festival, Pioneer Christmas
For
Information:
Fort Langley Tourist InfoCentre
23325 Mavis St., Fort Langley, BC
Telephone: (604) 888-1477
Langley Tourist InfoCentre
20420 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC
Telephone: (604) 530-6656
