# Langley (British Columbia)

The Township of Langley and the City of Langley are nestled together in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia. It includes the historical village and National Historic site of Fort Langley on the south bank of the Fraser River. We cover both Langleys in this article.

## Understand

The Township of Langley runs from the bank of the Fraser River to the US border in the south. To the west is Surrey, to the east is Abbotsford. To the north of the river are Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge. Langley is considered the "Birthplace of British Columbia" because Fort Langley (founded 1827 about 3 km from the present fort) was the first capital and first significant non-native settlement in the mainland BC colony.
The two jurisdictions are seamless and few locals even understand the political boundaries between the city and the township.
* Langley City Hall, 20399 Douglas Crescent, ☏ +1 604-514-2800. Offers maps and a "Pocket Tourism Guide".
* Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce, #1-5761 Glover Road, ☏ +1 604-530-6656. Offers visitor information by phone.
The town was used as the filming location for the Puget Sound town of Port Townsend in Washington, United States for the Netflix show Dead Boys Detectives.

## Get in

See Vancouver for options to get in the Vancouver area by plane, by bus, and by train, and by boat.

### By plane

The nearest airport to Langley is a 30-minute drive to the Abbotsford International Airport (YXX), while the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is a 45-minute drive in Richmond. The Bellingham International Airport (BLI) is a 45-minute drive (plus border time) across the U.S border.
* 49.1008-122.6311 Langley Municipal Airport (CYNJ), 5385 216th St, ☏ +1 604-534-7330, fax: +1 604-534-7330, manager@langleyairport.bc.ca. A small general-aviation airport with a 2100' x 75' runway. Harbour Air Seaplanes offers three flights daily from Victoria harbour.

### By car

* Highway 1A (Fraser Highway) and the Langley Bypass (which becomes Highway 10) are convenient driving east-west routes into Langley city. Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway) runs east-west through the township to the north of the city.
* Highway 13 travels north-south between Highway 1 at the north and the United States border to the south.
* The Golden Ears Bridge crosses the Fraser River at Walnut Grove (a Langley Township suburb) and takes you into Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge.

#### Border crossing

* 49.0024-122.48492 Aldergrove - Lynden (Langley, BC (Highway 13) - Lynden, WA (WA-539, the Guide Meridian)). Daily 8AM to midnight. NEXUS lane to United States only. Open to all vehicles. (updated Aug 2023)

### By bus

* Mountain Man Mike's Bus Service, ☏ +1-778-382-7729, info@mountainmanmikes.ca. Twice per week service between Kaslo and Vancouver with stops in Balfour, Nelson, Castlegar, Christina Lake, Grand Forks, Greenwood, Rock Creek, Osoyoos, Keremeos, Princeton, Manning Provincial Park, Hope, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Langley, and New Westminster. This service provider also offers a weekly route between Kalso and Calgary via Nelson. (updated Mar 2022)

## Get around

Many parts of Langley consist of property on acreage: you will require a car to get around anywhere but central Langley city, which can be walked or biked.

### By public transit
#### BC Transit

BC Transit (Central Fraser Valley Transit System), ☏ +1-604-854-3232. Operates bus routes in Abbotsford and Mission. (updated Apr 2022)
* Operates bus route 21 between the Aldergrove area of Langley and Abbotsford. Operates Monday to Friday with numerous trips, and Saturday and Sunday with a number of trips. In Aldergrove it connects with TransLink's bus route 503.
* Operates bus route 66 between Burnaby and Chilliwack with stops in Langley and Abbotsford. Operates daily with numerous trips. The stop in Langley is at Carvolth Exchange in north Langley.

#### TransLink

TransLink, ☏ +1-604-953-3333. The main public transit network in the Vancouver area, including: Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, Lions Bay, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Port Moody, Richmond, Surrey, Vancouver, West Vancouver, and White Rock. Its network includes buses, SkyTrain (rail rapid transit), SeaBus (ferries), West Coast Express (commuter rail), and HandyDART (door-to-door shared-ride service for those who cannot ride public transit without assistance). (updated Mar 2022)
Passengers can pay for fares using Compass Cards ($6 refundable deposit), Compass Tickets, or tap-to-pay using contactless credit cards (only American Express, Mastercard or Visa) or mobile wallets. Passengers using Compass Cards and Compass Tickets pay discounted fares. Passengers can transfer for up to 90 minutes, except if taking West Coast Express, in which case they can transfer for up to 120 minutes. On bus and HandyDART, passengers can also pay in cash, but in that case will not receive change and are not eligible for transfers.
Zone based fares apply between Monday and Friday for trips starting before 6:30 pm, if travel involves SkyTrain or SeaBus. Outside of those hours or for travel on only bus or HandyDART, a single zone rate applies. If traveling by West Coast Express, a higher cost zone based fare system applies regardless of time of travel.
Children 12 and under can ride for free. People aged 13 to 18, and 65 and older pay discounted concession fares.
| Zones | Adult | Concession |
| 1 | $3.20 | $2.15 |
| 2 | $4.65 | $3.15 |
| 3 | $6.35 | $4.35 |
| All buses and Skytrain on weekdays after 6:30PM, holidays, weekends | $3.20 | $2.15 |
For travel from the airport, take the SkyTrain Canada Line between YVR Airport station and Waterfront station, take SkyTrain Expo Line between Waterfront station and Surrey Central station (trains terminating at King George station), then transfer to a bus traveling toward your destination in Langley. Trips traveling from the airport have an extra $5 per passenger added on top of the zone fare, whereas trips to the airport do not have this added fare.

##### By bus

TransLink has only thin coverage of Langley, but it exists. Notable bus routes, all which operate daily include:
* 320 - Between Langley Centre and Surrey Central station (SkyTrain Expo Line). Travels via Surrey's Cloverdale and Fleetwood neighbourhoods.
* 364 - Between Scottsdale Exchange in Surrey and Langley Centre. Travels mostly along 64 Ave. For a portion of the route, it travels along Scott Road, which is the boundary between Delta and Surrey.
* 501 - Between Langley Centre and Surrey Central station (SkyTrain Expo Line). Travels via Carvolth Exchange in north Langley.
* 502 - Between Langley Centre and Surrey Central station (SkyTrain Expo Line). Travels via Fraser Highway, the most direct path of travel between the two termini on this route.
* 503 - Between Aldergrove and Surrey Central station (SkyTrain Expo Line) via Langley Centre. Between Langley Centre and Surrey Central station, it travels along the same route as route 502, but with limited stops. In Aldergrove it connects with BC Transit's bus route 21.
* 531 - Between Willowbrook and White Rock via Langley Centre.
* 555 - Between Carvolth Exchange in north Langley and Production Way station (SkyTrain Expo and Millennium Lines) in Burnaby
* 595 - Between Langley Centre and Maple Meadows station (West Coast Express) in Maple Ridge via Carvolth Exchange in north Langley.

### By taxi

* Langley Taxi, ☏ +1 604-530-4444. (updated Feb 2022)
* Pacific Cabs, ☏ +1 604-596-6666. (updated Feb 2022)

### By ride hailing

There are three ride hailing services in the city:
* Kabu. (updated Jul 2022)
* Lyft. (updated Jul 2022)
* Uber. (updated Jul 2022)

## See

* 49.0994-122.6261 Canadian Museum of Flight, Hangar # 3 - 5333 216th St, ☏ +1 604-532-0035, fax: +1 604 532-0035, museum@direct.ca. 10AM-4PM daily. This tiny museum preserves a surprisingly large collection of aircraft significant to Canadian aviation in a corner of Langley airport. The hangar has some smaller planes and displays on the two World Wars and Women in Aviation. Some larger planes are on display outside. $10 (adult), $7 (students/seniors). (updated Jan 2017)
* 49.1681-122.5722 Fort Langley National Historic Site, 23433 Mavis Ave, ☏ +1 604-513-4777, fax: +1 604 513-4798, fort.langley@pc.gc.ca. 10AM-5PM. The Hudson's Bay Company established their trade operation here on the Fraser River as a transshipment location for European made goods (blankets, metalware, rope, clothing, etc.) destined for interior posts and natural resources (furs, salmon, cranberries, butter, salt meat) to external markets. On November 19, 1858, in the Big House of the fort, Governor James Douglas, with Judge Matthew Bailie Begbie and other dignitaries of the British crown, read the proclamation from Queen Victoria that established the Colony of British Columbia. Today, Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada helps to tell the story of local fur trade and agricultural pursuits, as well as the colonization story and the ongoing history of the area. In the one original and half-dozen reproduction buildings, there are films, exhibits, and some hands-on demonstrations of blacksmithing and gold-panning. During the summer, there are daily campfires at 7PM with marshmallows and stories. You can take day-long blacksmithing or canoeing adventures. Special events include Canada Day, horse- and ox- and wagons rides, and a historic reenactment dinner. Adult $7.80, senior $6.55, children under 18 are free, group and season discounts available. (updated Oct 2019)
* 49.0923-122.4873 Greater Vancouver Zoo, 5048-264th St (Highway 1 to Exit 73, then south), ☏ +1 604-856-6825. May-Sep: daily 9AM-7PM, Oct-Apr: daily 9AM-4PM. Mid-sized zoo with a range of animals, including lions, tiger, giraffe, zebras, hippo and monkeys. The train ride around the zoo is popular, as are the hippo and giraffe feedings. The distances can be large, so bikes are available for rent or you can bring your own. // Children and seniors $17, student $19, adult $24, train ride $5, parking $6. (updated Oct 2019)

## Do

* Wine tasting, as there are several vineyards and wineries in Langley. See "Drink" section for local wineries.
* 49.0299-122.66081 Campbell Valley Regional Park (just off of 16 Ave, between 200 St and 208 St), ☏ +1 604-530-4983. Featuring areas of forest, grasslands, and wetland, the park has 33 km of hiking trails. It has a large equestrian trail that makes a large loop along the perimeter of the park. (updated Jul 2023)
* 49.113413-122.539872 Krause Berry Farms, 6179 248 Street, ☏ +1 604 856-5757, info@krauseberryfarms.com. Jun-Aug: M-Sa 8AM-8PM, Su & holidays 9AM-6PM; Sep-Oct: W-Su 9AM-5PM; Nov-Dec: Th-Su 10AM-6PM. U-pick berry farm, market, bakery, estate winery, and waffle bar. (updated Jun 2020)
* 49.146-122.66633 Vancouver Giants Hockey, 7888 200th St (at the Langley Events Center), ☏ +1 604-444-2687. Vancouver's junior hockey team. Not quite as skilled as the pros at Rogers Arena, but a cheaper and sometimes more entertaining option if you want to catch a hockey game while in town. Games are usually 2-3 teams a week from Oct through April. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster or at the box office. $17.50 and up. (updated Jul 2023)

### Events

* 49.106432-122.6251674 Langley Canada Day Celebrations, MacLeod Athletic Park, corner of 56th Avenue and 216 Street (across the street from Langley Airport), ☏ +1 604 522-6232, fax: +1 604-539-9591. June 30-July 1: 11AM-11PM. This two-day celebration of Canada is held on or near Canada Day, July 1st, each year. It is one of the largest in the province. It is a family-oriented event with stage shows, music, games, static aircraft displays, and more. Free entrance and parking, some activities have a charge.

## Learn

* 49.10904-122.645461 Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) - Langley campus, 20901 Langley Bypass, ☏ +1 604-599-2000. Publicly funded university. (updated Sep 2023)
* 49.1404-122.60022 Trinity Western University (TWU) - Langley campus, 22500 University Drive, ☏ +1 604-513-2019. A private Christian university, it offers undergraduate and graduate programs. The Langley campus occupies 157 acres and is the university's main campus. (updated Sep 2023)

## Buy

Langley offers a wide variety of stores offering equestrian supplies. Being "the horse capital of BC", there exist many places to buy whips, saddles, feed, and other horse (and general livestock) provisions.
Other shopping areas in Langley are:
* Downtown Langley (Langley City; around Fraser Hwy between Glover Rd & 200 St). Downtown Langley is home to over 500 unique shops, services and restaurants. This pedestrian-oriented shopping area features free parking, and includes historic Innes Corners, trendy McBurney Plaza as well as the Cascades Casino Resort. (updated Jun 2020)
* 49.1685-122.581 Fort Langley. Fort Langley has about 80 businesses and its commercial core has a mix of services, restaurants and retail stores. Centred along Glover Road, it's known for its selection of independent businesses and historic character. (updated Jun 2020)
* 49.11451-122.674982 Willowbrook Shopping Centre (Willowbrook Mall), 19705 Fraser Highway. The largest shopping centre in Langley and lies directly across from the city limits of Surrey. Willowbrook has over 150 stores and services. Its anchor stores are Hudson's Bay, H&M, Toys "R" Us, and Sport Chek. (updated Jun 2020)

## Eat

* 49.103138-122.6527281 Bacchus Bistro, 1064 - 216 Street (Located at Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery, on 216th Street between 16 Ave to the north and 8 Ave to the south), ☏ +1 604 530-9694, fax: +1 604 533-9687, info@domainedechaberton.com. W Th Su 11:30AM-3PM; F Sa 11:30AM-3PM and 5:30PM-9:30PM; M Tu closed. Authentic French cuisine with fresh ingredients from the Fraser Valley, overlooking the Domaine de Chaberton vineyard. Lunch five days/week, dinners on Friday and Saturday. Reservations recommended. Also hosts parties and receptions. Lunch about $30, dinner about $50. (updated Feb 2022)
* 49.103138-122.6527282 Ban Chok Dee, 20563 Douglas Cres, ☏ +1 778-278-3088. 11AM-3PM, 4:30-9PM. Offers delicious authentic Thai cuisine. (updated Feb 2022)
* 49.116416-122.6679023 Mr. Mike's Steakhouse & Grill, 300-20020 Willowbrook Drive, ☏ +1 604-534-1100. 11AM-11PM. The revised version of the historic Mr. Mike's West Coast Grill. Now a full-service casual restaurant. The MikeBurgers are exactly as you remember them, however the salad bar is no longer. Try the Shrimp Stuffed Shrooms and see if you can finish the Avalanche MikeBurger: two patties, Mikesauce, bacon, mushrooms, lettuce, onion, and tomato on a toasted French loaf bun. Seating is all first-come, first-served- no reservations. (updated Feb 2022)
* 49.155029-122.4995314 Outpost Eatery, 26151 84th Ave, toll-free: +1-866-921-9463, fax: +1 604-857-1139, fwcweb@thefortwineco.com. Soups, salads, cheese platters, side dishes. Part of the Fort Wine Company. Reservations accepted. $5-10. (updated Feb 2022)
* 49.163121-122.6619975 Sushi Gio, 20177 88 Ave #1 (Hwy exit 200 St. then get one 88 Ave), ☏ +1 604 371-2411, sushigiolangley@gmail.com. 11AM-9PM. This is one of the best sushi restaurants in town. The restaurant is located in the Walnut Grove area and takes reservations and take out. The food is always fresh and the atmosphere is suitable for family outings. (updated Feb 2022)

## Drink

Though nowhere near as known or as plentiful as in the Okanagan, the Lower Mainland has wineries, many of which are in Langley:
* 49.057063-122.5823811 Backyard Vineyards, 3033 232 Street (on 232 St just south of 29B Ave), ☏ +1 604 539-9463. M-Th 11AM-5PM; F-Su 11AM-6PM. Vineyard and winery at this site. Tours at 1PM, 3PM daily (May-Aug). Also offer wine tasting (four samples/person) and sales. Tasting $7/person; tour & tasting $15/person. (updated Jun 2020)
* 49.015191-122.5264892 Blackwood Lane Vineyards & Winery, 25180 8 Avenue, ☏ +1 604-856-5787, fax: +1 604-856-5784, info@blackwoodlanewinery.com. Makes small quantities of high-quality wines from grapes grown on their 12 acres here and in the Okanagan. They are building a Tuscan-style winery complete with the Fraser Valley's only wine cave. Tastings by appointment. (updated Jun 2020)
* 49.02176-122.6239473 Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery tours, 1064 216 Street (on 216th Street between 16 Ave to the north and 8 Ave to the south), toll-free: +1-888-332-9463, fax: +1 604 533-9687, info@domainedechaberton.com. Tours daily, Feb-Nov at 2PM, 4PM; Dec-Jan at 3PM (weather permitting). Home of the Chaberton and Canoe Cove labels, this 55-acre winery was founded in 1975 by Claude and Inge Violet of France. Conventional wisdom in the Okanagan Valley vineyards was that they were "mad" to found the first winery in the rainy Fraser Valley, but they had found a favourable microclimate. See also the Bacchus Bistro and the wine shop at the winery. Picnic tables and ample parking, fairly large tasting room and a gift shop. Tasting and tours free. (updated Jun 2020)
* 49.155042-122.4994844 The Fort Wine Company, 26151 84 Avenue, ☏ +1 604-857-1101, toll-free: +1-866-921-9463, fax: +1 604-857-1139, fwcweb@thefortwineco.com. Summer: daily 10AM-7PM; closed Christmas, Boxing Day & New Year's Day. A premium fruit winery making table and dessert wines. Free wine tasting, and winery tours (Sunday 1PM and 3PM only). See Eat for their Outpost Eatery. (updated Jun 2020)
* 49.031086-122.637665 Township 7 Vineyards & Winery tasting, 21152 16 Avenue (at the corner of 16th Avenue and 212th Street), ☏ +1 604-532-1766, wine@township7.com. 11AM-6PM daily. Since 2001. Wine tasting and sales at the winery. They also have a branch in Penticton. Picnic tables, and interesting information panels by the vineyard. Tasting is limited to five samples of the winery's choice. Free. (updated Jun 2020)

## Sleep

* 49.11254-122.677511 Westward Inn & Suites, 19682 Fraser Highway (on Fraser Highway at Highway 10), ☏ +1 604-534-9238, toll-free: +1-800-667-4557, westwardinn@shaw.ca. (updated Feb 2022)

## Cope
### Newspaper

* Langley Advance Times, ☏ +1 604-533-4157. (updated May 2023)

### Hospital

* 49.09482-122.61223 Langley Memorial Hospital, 22051 Fraser Hwy, ☏ +1 604-514-6000. Has an emergency department operating 24/7. (updated Mar 2023)

## Go next

* Vancouver is 45 minutes drive to the northwest, and offers rich attractions
* the regions around Vancouver, such as Vancouver eastern suburbs, Vancouver southern suburbs and the North Shore, have a lot to offer.