Langley City Guide

The Township of Langley is a district municipality immediately east of the City of Surrey in southwestern British Columbia, spanning 316 square kilometres from the Fraser River south to the Canada-United States border. Located in the eastern part of Metro Vancouver, it combines fast-growing suburban communities with a distinctive agricultural heritage. The Township and the adjacent City of Langley are politically separate entities, though both are commonly referred to as Langley. Incorporated on April 26, 1873, Langley remained predominantly rural for much of its history. Today it is one of Metro Vancouver's fastest-growing municipalities. The majority of land remains within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), generating over $300 million annually in farm revenue. The equine industry alone is valued at over $60 million annually, earning the Township the title of Horse Capital of BC. Fort Langley, on the banks of the Fraser River, holds the title of Birthplace of British Columbia, where Governor James Douglas proclaimed the Colony of British Columbia in 1858. Fort Langley National Historic Site draws hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. No franchises are permitted within the village to preserve its heritage character. Browse all Langley listings, explore our market trends, or compare the best neighbourhoods.

Langley's housing stock ranges from master-planned townhome communities in Willoughby to multi-acre estate properties in Campbell Valley and Salmon River. Benchmark prices for single-family detached homes in the Township have typically ranged from $1.4-1.6 million, with significant variation by neighbourhood and lot size. Townhome benchmarks have hovered around $730,000-$760,000 while apartment/condo benchmarks have been in the $500,000-$540,000 range. Willoughby is one of the Lower Mainland's largest master-planned communities with thousands of new townhomes and condominiums added in recent years. Walnut Grove (population approximately 23,295) offers a mature mix of housing types with strong schools. Brookswood is transitioning from estate-home character to include more compact housing forms. Market data is tracked by the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB). Days on market typically range from 20-45 days. See our market trends analysis for current pricing.

Langley's lifestyle revolves around outdoor recreation, heritage culture, and agriculture. The Township maintains over 1,000 hectares of parkland and 80+ kilometres of multi-use trails for walking, cycling, and equestrian riding. Campbell Valley Regional Park in South Langley features equestrian trails, old-growth forest walks, and historic sites including the Rowlatt Farmstead. Derby Reach Regional Park along the Fraser River provides beach access and encompasses the site of the original Fort Langley (1827-1839). South Langley's wine country along 232 Street features award-winning wineries including Vista D'oro and the Fort Wine Co. Fort Langley anchors the cultural calendar with the annual Jazz Festival and Cranberry Festival, plus weekly farmers markets from spring through fall. Sports facilities include the Langley Events Centre (home to the Vancouver Giants WHL team and Vancouver Bandits basketball), multiple ice rinks, and public pools at Walnut Grove Community Centre, W.C. Blair Recreation Centre, and the Fort Langley Outdoor Pool.

Highway 1 (Trans-Canada) runs through northern Langley, taking 25-35 minutes to Vancouver under normal conditions. A 2012 widening added HOV lanes in both directions. Fraser Highway connects through the City of Langley, Murrayville, and on to Abbotsford. 200 Street runs the full length of Langley from the US border north through Brookswood and Walnut Grove to the Golden Ears Bridge. TransLink bus services use Carvolth Exchange as the major hub - a park-and-ride terminal at 202nd Street next to Highway 1. Route 555 runs express to Lougheed Town Centre station in Burnaby. The SkyTrain extension under construction from Surrey to Langley will deliver two stations: one at 196 Street (Surrey-Township boundary) and one in the City of Langley at 203 Street, with completion expected by 2028-2029.

Langley School District No. 35 (SD35) serves over 25,000 students across 45+ schools. Notable secondary schools include R.E. Mountain Secondary in Willoughby, Walnut Grove Secondary, and Brookswood Secondary. French Immersion programs are available at multiple schools. Langley Fundamental Elementary and Secondary offers a structured choice program. Post-secondary options include Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) with a Langley campus offering business, design, health sciences, and trades programs, and Trinity Western University (TWU), a private liberal arts institution with undergraduate and graduate programs.

The Langley Events Centre is the primary venue for concerts, trade shows, WHL hockey, and basketball. Willowbrook Shopping Centre anchors retail, with power centres along Fraser Highway and 200 Street including Costco, Home Depot, and major grocery chains. Cascades Casino Resort provides entertainment, dining, and hotel accommodation. Recreation includes the Walnut Grove Community Centre (Olympic pool, gym, fitness facility, library, skate park), W.C. Blair Recreation Centre in Murrayville, and the Aldergrove Credit Union Community Centre. Langley Memorial Hospital serves local healthcare needs. Fort Langley village's boutique shops, galleries, and farm-to-table restaurants provide a distinctive dining and retail experience.