Langley

The Langley area was the first part of the lower mainland of British Columbia where European settlement was established. Fort Langley was built in 1827 under the direction of James McMillan, Chief Trader of the Hudson's Bay Company. It was situated about 50 kilometers from the mouth of the Fraser River. The prime objectives of the Fort were to establish a fur trading post and to initiate some agricultural activities, which would secure a steady supply of food for the occupants of the various fur trading posts west of the Rockies.

Langley is comprised of several very distinct and vibrant communities.

Brookswood and South Langley

Brookswood’s town centre is nestled at 200th street between 42nd and 40th Streets. This is quiet community and mainly residential, however, several

high end boutiques, eateries and retailers are situated here. The George Preston Recreation Centre is also located in Brookswood, and is known as the first home of the Langley Chiefs Junior hockey Team. Next door is the popular Skateboard Park. Also within proximity is Noel Booth Park which houses ball diamonds, soccer fields, and tennis courts.

Downtown Langley City

Several significant streets make up the vibrancy of the City of Langley, highlighted by both the Fraser Highway and Douglas Crescent. It is an ideal location to spend a relaxing day of shopping, offering free parking and pedestrian friendly streets. The Downtown Merchant’s Association has enhanced this experience with their friendly and knowledgeable Ambassadors, ready to greet both visitors and local residents. Downtown Langley offers over 600 unique shops, services and restaurants.

Fort Langley

This charming Village continues to tell the tale of how 150 years ago, the colony of British Columbia was proclaimed. While it all began with the search for gold on the Fraser River, this all season destination is a combination of turn of the century architecture and rural landscapes. The tree-lined main streets are highlighted with unique shops, boutiques and one of a kind eateries. This is also the exact location where the Hudson’s Bay Company established their huge trade organization and the story is told in both the Fort Langley National Historic Site and the Langley Centennial Museum. The Village is also home to over 2700 residents who enjoy the pleasures of river sports, and hiking and biking the amazing network of trail systems.

Murrayville

Murrayville is one of the oldest communities in Langley and several landmarks of history are found here. The Princess and the Pea Bed and Breakfast operate from what is one of the oldest hotels in B.C. You will also find the community’s oldest school house and the 1930’s P.Y. General Store, today a modern café. Historical Old Yale Road, one of the first roads to be paved in the province runs through Murrayville and connects to the city’s first roundabout.

Walnut Grove and North Langley

Langley’s rapid growth is seen in the vibrant and modern community of Walnut Grove. To support the strong concentration of single and multifamily developments, this community provides access to a multitude of services including hotels and motels, eateries, convenience malls and fast food chains. It is also home to the famous Colossus and IMAX Theatre. Recreational opportunities and services are abundant in both indoor facilities and the many parks and green spaces.

Willoughby & Willowbrook

This is one of the fastest growing communities within the Metro Vancouver area. Continued growth predicts there will be over 50,000 residents living here by 2020. While there is a high concentration of townhouses, there is also an abundance of retail services found here. Many big box stores and well known eateries are located within the Willoughby and Willowbrook area. It is also home to the soon to open Langley Events Centre – the 250,000 square foot facility will be one of the focal points of Langley with capacity to host up to 5,400 people for activities and events.

Aldergrove

Aldergrove is a community known for their 1940’s and 1950’s flair. While they are surrounded by working farms, the downtown core offers a historical insight to the past. Discover the history of the telephone, which is depicted in the Telephone Museum. Quaint second hand shops, reasonably priced gas, and one of the province’s last operating Drive-In Theatres are located here. The Aldergrove border crossing connects Langley to our American visitor’s in Bellingham and Lynden. Also on the list of things to see and do in Aldergrove are the Greater Vancouver Zoo and Aldergrove Lake Regional Park over 280 hectares of horse and hiking trails, and a man-made lake for summer fun enjoyment.

Surrey

As the 12th largest city in Canada and the second largest in British Columbia, Surrey is able to offer visitors a rich blend of diverse landscapes, abundant parks, rich cultural opportunities and superb recreational choices.

What other city can offer you beautiful urban forests, pristine beaches, championship golf courses and a whole host of eco and agri-tourism opportunities? With over 6,000 acres of parkland, there is plenty of opportunity to enjoy Surrey's natural beauty. Surrey's state of the art recreational facilities are home to numerous local, provincial, national and international sporting events, including the world famous Cloverdale Rodeo. Nurture your artistic side by catching a live performance at the Bell Performing Arts Centre or see unique local art at the Surrey Art Gallery.

Strategically located on the United States border to the South and the Fraser River to the North, Surrey is part of the Gateway to the Pacific, making it a preferred destination for business meetings and conferences in today's dynamic business world.

White Rock & South Surrey

Welcome to White Rock / South Surrey, one of Canada’s premier living locations! Uniquely located on the Semiahmoo Peninsula we are geographically surrounded by the beautiful Pacific Ocean giving us two beautiful ocean side locations at Crescent Beach and White Rock Beach and beautiful sprawling views wrapping along the coastline in-between. We are pleased to have lived in our special community for over 24 years and constantly enjoy the amenities we have the gift to enjoy. We boast some of the best arts, educational, athletic and family facilities in the province as well as one of the highest standards of living across North America. Please contact us if you have any questions about living in our great community and we will gladly assist you!

The Semiahmoo Peninsula is comprised of the adjoining communities of White Rock and South Surrey. The peninsula offers a lifestyle that is influenced by the unique environment of its physical setting. Curved around the beaches and warm waters of the Pacific Ocean, White Rock's waterfront boasts many fine restaurants, coffee bars, ice cream parlors, curio shops and clothing boutiques. Beautiful, ocean view homes rise up from the beach to dot the steep hillside, overlooking the Gulf Islands, Semiahmoo Resort, and the lights of Blaine, Washington. Add to this beauty one of the most moderate climates in Canada with average temperatures of 23 degrees Celsius in the summer and six degrees in the winter. When it's raining and cloudy in Vancouver, it is often sunny and clear in White Rock The Peninsula basks in approximately 1900 hours of smog-free sunshine per year.

New Westminster

Steeped in history, New Westminster’s colourful past is key to the arts and culture at the heart of BC. When British Columbia was just a dream in the hearts of pioneers and gold miners, this was its capital city. The cosmopolitan centre of the brash young ‘colony’. Established in 1859, and named by Queen Victoria for her favourite London District. The Royal City’s story is one of boom, bust, and revitalization. This small community on the banks of the Fraser flourished and grew. At times suffering, persevering, and rebuilding to become the community hub of today.

New West is the trendy hidden gem of Metro Vancouver. Western Canada’s oldest city, New West is a historical and cultural hub with everything from food and shopping, to arts, theatre, and live entertainment.

New Westminster is easy to reach no matter how you choose to travel. Easily accessible by car or transit from Downtown Vancouver, YVR International Airport, BC Ferry Terminals, and the US border, New Westminster is a must-visit destination in the heart of Metro Vancouver.

Eclectic and full of life, New Westminster has something for everyone. From a burgeoning art scene to its parks, markets, bars, restaurants and events, New West is quickly becoming the meeting place for tourists and tastemakers alike.

Abbotsford

Abbotsford is the city in the country fostering a pristine, agricultural hotbed. Abbotsford’s historic downtown, fresh farms and local specialties all thrive among the Fraser Valley mountains with a view of Mount Baker in the distance.

The 10-kilometre Discovery Trail links east and west Abbotsford while the 2.2km Mill Lake Loop is an easy walk. Mountain bike enthusiasts will find Sumas Mountain offers a full spectrum of trail options.

Abbotsford hosts world-class event sites, including the renowned Abbotsford International Airport, Tradex, the University of the Fraser Valley and the Abbotsford Centre.

Abbotsford is easily accessible by car, transit or plane, from Highway 1 or Abbotsford International Airport.

Pitt Meadows

The Municipality takes its name from the Pitt River and Pitt Lake, which were possibly named after former British Prime Minister William Pitt.

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.  This settlement was originally known as Bonson's Landing.

Take a quick look around and you'll know why families and businesses are attracted to this thriving community.  Pitt Meadows offers a temperate climate, affordable housing, and an abundance of green space.   

With seventy-eight percent of the land mass in Pitt Meadows is in the BC Agricultural Land Reserve, farming is a big industry in Pitt Meadows.  Local farms grow a variety of crops and the area is probably best known for its greenhouses and small fruit; namely, the delicious blueberries and cranberries they produce.

There are many outdoor adventures that await you. Navigate your way through the extensive dike system; ride horses, walk, and cycle amidst the beautiful natural scenery of the dikes.

The land surrounding the diking network is also habitat to an abundabce of wildlife and several species of birds.  These characteristics make the dike system a favourite area for naturalists and bird-watchers.

Love to ride?  Pitt Meadows stives to create a community that is bike-friendly. With bike lanes on many streets, bike lockups at several local businesses and annual or recurring cycling events, Pitt Meadows is a great place to get out and enjoy your bike ride.

Maple Ridge

Maple Ridge is a city in British Columbia, Canada. It is located in the northeastern section of Greater Vancouver between the Fraser River and the Golden Ears, which is a group of mountain summits which are the southernmost of the Garibaldi Ranges of the Coast Mountains. Maple Ridge

Maple Ridge is located on the traditional territory of the Katzie First Nation and Kwantlen First Nation. Archeological data shows that their ancestors have been stewards of this land for at least 10,000 years. Traditionally, Maple Ridge was known by its Halkomelem name 'Z'wa?acstan' which translates into "place where the golden eagles are".  Indeed, a downtown art mural created by Kwantlen First Nation artist, Brandon Gabriel, celebrates the rich culture and history by depicting two golden eagles superimposed over the Golden Ears Mountains

Maple Ridge is made up of several different notable neighbourhoods and historical areas. Many of these neighbourhoods are identified with a significant cultural group or historical event and are well over 100 years old.

1.     Albion/Kanaka

Albion & Kanaka in Maple Ridge, BC. The Albion Fairgrounds is used year-round to host many various events, such as: Country Fest, Caribbean Festival, Home Show and many more. The Sport Complex is home to Planet Ice (Ice Rink) and Golden Ears Winter Club (Curling Club).

2.     Port Hammond

Port Hammond in Maple Ridge, BC is rich with history and has an abundance of character. It is a popular film location and TV series like Arrow and Flash return year after year to film in the Maple Meadows Business Park.

3.     Port Haney

Port Haney is a heritage district created to protect some of the remaining buildings from earlier times. In addition to the buildings already on-site when this was the steamboat landing as well as the CPR station, other heritage buildings from around the City of Maple Ridge were relocated to Port Haney to preserve them and enhance the heritage flavour of the location.

4.     Ruskin

Ruskin has a long history of lumber and saw mills and the area along the Stave River still has a number of active shake and sawmills. The Ruskin Community Hall is still an important meeting place for the Ruskin community.

5.     Silver Valley

Silver Valley is located in Maple Ridge, BC on the north side of the Alouette River and is a gateway to popular recreation areas for residents and visitors alike and is rich with stunning views and access to fantastic trail networks.

6.    Thornhill

Thornhill is a heavily forested, mainly residential area with several farms and nurseries where you can purchase fresh produce during peak seasons. There is a large mountain biking and hiking trail network here on 256 Street with a total of 17 trails considered to be moderately difficult that typically takes an hour to complete. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy this trail network year-round.

7.     Town Centre

The City of Maple Ridge Town Centre is walkable and vibrant with shops, services, entertainment and recreational activities. Absorb some local flavour at the many festivals and events offered throughout the year or visit The ACT Arts Centre, a local gem with entertaining performances, intriguing art exhibitions and programs for all ages to try something new. While you are exploring the Town Centre, keep an eye out for our many public art installations and tile mosaics.

8.    Webster's Corners

Webster's Corners in Maple Ridge, BC is located near the border of Maple Ridge and Mission just off Dewdney Trunk Road. There is a network of trails for mountain bikers in the BCIT Woodlot. Webster's Corner is also an active hub for film production in Maple Ridge.

9.    Whonnock

Whonnock Lake Park in Maple Ridge, BC is a popular destination with a small sandy beach, a swimming area, hiking trails, a new playground and is stocked annually with Rainbow Trout. The Ridge Canoe and Kayak Club is based on Whonnock Lake.

10.   Yennadon

Yennadon in Maple Ridge, BC is an active agricultural production area and a major recreation centre. The Maple Ridge Park is a popular picnic area with a playground and spray park for the kids. You will find WildPlay Element Park, Equutrails horseback trail riding, Black Sheep Public House and Golden Ears Provincial Park.