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Historic Fort Langley, Beautiful Countryside, Wineries and the Charm of the Fraser Valley

Why Visit Langley?

Langley offers visitors a surprisingly varied experience. We set out to visit every one of the attractions on this page and had a wonderful time doing so. Look for our detailed day out to Langley.

Situated between Surrey and Abbotsford, it combines growing urban communities with beautiful countryside, historic villages, local wineries, great shopping and some of the Fraser Valleyā€™s most interesting heritage attractions.

Weā€™ve explored this area during our many travels around the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, and one of the things we enjoy most is the contrast between Langleyā€™s different communities. Better still, itā€™s less than a 30 minute drive from Abbotsford.

Every time we visit Langley we are surprised, in a good way. Once out of the core city area, there is so much farmland, vineyards and horse farms. You really feel you are in a very rural area, despite being nearer to Vancouver.

Downtown Langley City provides shops, cafƩs, restaurants and urban parks, a casino and the Willowbrook Mall, while only a short drive away the scenery changes to rural farmland, and quiet country roads.

And what about Sports?

We have had the chance to see the Giants play on a number of occasions. The Vancouver Giants are a Canadian major junior ice hockey team in the Western Hockey League (WHL). Home Arena: Langley Events Centre (since moving from Vancouver’s Pacific Coliseum in 2016). Michael BublĆ© is a co-owner of the Vancouver Giants junior ice hockey team. He shares ownership alongside majority owner Ron Toigo, his father Lewis BublĆ©, Sultan Thiara, Bruce Allen, and fellow celebrity co-owner Drew Scott. There is some discussion about the Giants moving to Surrey!

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And then thereā€™s Fort Langley. Check out our special feature story.

This historic village, sitting beside the Fraser River, is arguably one of the most attractive heritage destinations in British Columbia. Its connection to the Hudsonā€™s Bay Company and the early colonial history of the province makes it particularly worthwhile for anyone who enjoys discovering the stories behind the places they visit.

Langley is also an easy destination for couples who enjoy a relaxed day out rather than a tightly scheduled itinerary.

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Four Interesting Facts About Langley

1. Fort Langley played a major role in British Columbiaā€™s colonial history.

The Hudsonā€™s Bay Company established Fort Langley in 1827 at Derby Reach Park. The present National Historic Site represents the later fort location, established in 1839. 5 Tickets.

2. British Columbia was proclaimed a Crown colony at Fort Langley.

On November 19, 1858, Governor James Douglas formally proclaimed the Colony of British Columbia at Fort Langley, making the village an important place in the provinceā€™s history. Read more here.

3. There are two separate Langley municipalities.

The City of Langley and Township of Langley are separate municipal governments, despite sharing the Langley name. The township contains communities including Fort Langley, Walnut Grove, Aldergrove, Brookswood and Murrayville.

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4. Langley Cityā€™s Historic Railways Come to Life

The British Columbia Electric Railway, known as the Interurban, operated a passenger and freight line through Langley in 1910, connecting Vancouver to Chilliwack! We enjoyed this attraction. Read more here. 4 Tickets.

Places to See in Langley ( 5 Ticket Rating Approved)

Fort Langley National Historic Site: One of the most important historical attractions in the Fraser Valley, with reconstructed and historic buildings that explain the areaā€™s fur-trading past.

Fort Langley Village: A delightful area for walking, photography, browsing independent shops and enjoying local restaurants. 5 Tickets.

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Derby Reach Regional Park: Riverside walking trails, open spaces and reminders of the areaā€™s early settlement history. 5 Tickets.

Langley City Downtown: A walkable district with independent businesses, cafƩs and public art. 4 Tickets.

Sendall Botanical Garden: A quieter attraction with gardens, walking paths and mature trees. 4 Tickets.

Campbell Valley Regional Park: One of Langleyā€™s best outdoor destinations, offering forest trails, open meadows and historic landscape features. 4 Tickets.

Canadian Museum of Flight: Located at Langley Regional Airport, this museum showcases historic aircraft and Canadaā€™s aviation heritage. 4 Tickets.

Langley Wine Country: The countryside around Langley provides opportunities to visit wineries, local producers and farm shops. We checked out Domaine de Chaberton. Friendly faces, beautiful location and delicious wines. 5 Tickets.

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5 Places to Visit Near Langley

1. Abbotsford: Explore historic downtown, Mill Lake and the surrounding Fraser Valley countryside.

2. White Rock: Walk the famous pier, enjoy the waterfront promenade and visit the restaurants along Marine Drive. Don’t miss Crescent beach.

3. Surrey: Visit parks, gardens, cultural destinations and the historic communities around South Surrey.

4. Mission: Cross the Fraser River for Westminster Abbey, heritage sites and mountain scenery. 30 minutes on, you can also enjoy the beautiful town of
Hope BC.

5. Maple Ridge: Explore riverside parks, forest trails and the dramatic mountain scenery surrounding Golden Ears Provincial Park.

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Exterior view of Chaberton Estate Winery, featuring wooden doors, a round sign with the winery's logo, and flower pots at the entrance.
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This article is part of our šŸš— Fraser Valley Day Trip series, exploring Canadian communities. Discover communities like Langley, Surrey, Maple Ridge, Mission, Abbotsford, Chilliwack and Hope. Our adventure takes us through diverse towns, spectacular lakes, international events, and many hidden gems of the Valley. Read the complete series here.

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