Discover Langley 2010

Langley discover

2010

the people | the places | the festivals | the fun!

Langley City, Fort Langley, Aldergrove Township

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Message from the Langley offers many things to do, places to go, people to meet.

The Times' annual Discover Langley Guide gives residents and visitors a wide variety of choices in these areas. Langley has many attractions, but they are not often formally known as such. There are special places like Williams Park, trails like the Fortto-Fort Trail and many chances at agri-tourism, from Thunderbird Equestrian Centre to the many wineries in the community.

There are special events — such as Canada Day celebrations and, this year, the 2010 B.C. Summer Games in July.

Langley is a beautiful area.

From the green fields of the many area farms to the hustle and bustle of downtown Langley City and Willowbrook shopping areas, it offers many great contrasts.

Outdoor activities are very popular in Langley, in all seasons.

There is canoeing and boating in the Fraser River, hiking and bik-

ing, swimming at many fine local pools, and even a sandy beach at Aldergrove Lake Regional Park.

Equestrian activities are a big part of the local scene, and the many horse facilities demonstrate why Langley is known as the Horse Capital of B.C. History is very important and visible in Langley. B.C. became a British colony at Fort Langley on Nov. 19, 1858, and the location of this important declaration is now a national historic site. The fort offers many special activities year-round.

Fort Langley is also home to Langley Centennial Museum and the B.C. Farm Machinery Museum.

In Aldergrove, a former telephone office has been turned into an attractive museum.

Historic buildings abound all over Langley, particularly Fort Langley and Murrayville. Langley Heritage Society has worked hard to preserve many early-day build-

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Jean Hincks, Ad Manager

Frank Bucholtz, Editor

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Langley Times ings, which continue to be used by present-day residents.

Campbell Valley Park is also home to several fine historic buildings, including the pioneer Lochiel school house.

Wildlife abounds here, in places like Campbell Valley Regional Park, and along the Fraser River.

Sports and recreation are very important in Langley. A hub for this activity is the new Langley Events Centre, located at 80 Avenue and 200 Street. In addition to a 4,500-seat hockey rink, it has top-quality volleyball and basketball courts, and an excellent gymnastics training and competition area. It also serves as a recreation centre for the fast-growing Willoughby community.

Other important sports facilities include McLeod Athletic Park, City Park, Aldergrove sports fields and several specialized facilities. There are also hockey

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Tuition-Free Program® rinks in Walnut Grove, Aldergrove City and Brookswood.

Langley has become a very important shopping destination in the past 25 years. There is more commercial square footage in the Willowbrook and Langley City areas than in any other part of the Greater Vancouver region, outside of downtown Vancouver.

Stores offer a wide selection of just about everything here, and shopping is not restricted to that portion of Langley. Fort Langley, Brookswood, Murrayville, Walnut Grove and Aldergrove also offer many fine and unique shopping destinations.

Langley is a great place to visit and an even better place to live.

Most people who move here don't want to leave. This informative guide will show you why.

Frank Bucholtz, editor, Langley Times

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604.599.3431

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Hampton Inn & Suites 604-530-6545 19500 Langley Bypass hamptoninnlangley.com

Days Inn & Suites 604-539-0100 20250 Logan Ave. daysinnlangley.com

Holiday Inn Express 604-882-2000 8750 - 204 Street www.hiexpress.com

Princess & The Pea 604-533-5569 21628 48 Ave. princessbb.com

AIRPORT/AIRLINES

Harbour Air 604-274-1277 Langley Municipal Airport harbourair.com

AUTO Apple Auto Glass 604-533-5224 #103 - 20010 64 Ave appleautoglass.com

Art Studios Barbara Boldt 604-888-5490 25340 -84th Ave., Ft. Langley

ASSOCIATIONS www.aldergrovens.com 27336 Fraser Highway 604-857-4662

B.C. Safety Authority

www.theGE.ca

#201 20559 Fraser Hwy 604-539-0133 info@downtownlangley.com

Fort Langley BIA, 604-888-8835 Box 198, Fort Langley

Langley Prolife Society 604-534-1195 20595 Fraser Hwy. langleyprolife.org

604-539-3573 #101 - 22259 48 Ave.

BANKS AND INSURANCE/LAW Atkinson & Terry Insurance Brokers

Douglas Park 604-828-3731 5409 206 St.

Country Bumpkins

604-532-5221 22259 48 Ave.

604-856-0979 5370 248 St.

Bay City Insurance

Kids In The Grove

604-882-0060 Mountainview Plaza

604-882-4909

8840 - 210 Street

Cascade Law Corporation

Topham & West Langley Elementary School kisinthegrove.com

202-26641 Fraser Highway, Aldergrove, BC 604-857-2242 www.cascadelaw.com

Happy Apple

Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation 22051 Fraser Hwy

Donna VanBeek Notary

Learn and Grow Childcare Centre

604-533-6422 www.lmhfoundation.com

TD Canada Trust

Langley Tourism 7888 200th st 604-888-1477 www.tourism-langley.ca

LAPS - Langley Animal Protection Society

26220-56 Avenue, Langley Municipal Airport Aldergrove 604-857-5055 604-534-7330 www.lapsbc.ca

Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services Society

604-530-1400 #105-20645 LANGLEY BYPASS

Downtown Langley Merchants Association

Welcome Wagon 604-513-8277 welcomewagon.ca

604-888-6605 #201, 20171, 92A Avenue 604-514-5150 22259 48 Ave. Prudential 604-533-3231 22259 48 Ave.

Happy Hours Preschool 604-888-8555 23022 88 Ave., Ft. Langley happyhourspreschool.bc.ca

Langley Montessori

Kwantlen College Kwantlen.ca/qualifying/ccls

604-533-5664 21488 Old Yale Rd. langleymontessorischool. com

604-59903431

Daycare

106-20641 Logan Avenue 604-534-8874

604-530-1812 20098 22 Ave. sonshinestreet.com

Youth Employment Zone

604-727-5999 9025 Glover Rd., Ft. Langley

Career Choices

Community Employment Resource Center www.myert.com

Community Employment Resource Center www.myert.com 104-26956 Fraser Highway, Aldergrove 604-607-6718

604-532-7005 22144 Old Yale Rd., Murrayville

Sonshine Street Preschool

Willowbrook Montessori 604-533-5469 20317 67 Ave. fves.bc.ca/wmd.html

Sunflower Montessori 604-513-0070 21150 85 Ave.

www.myert.com 102A-20621 Logan Avenue Global Montessori Langley, BC V3A 7R3 604-514-3110 604-534-1556 19785 55A St. Alder Grove Heritage globalmontessorischools.

Society com www.telephonemuseum.ca Brookswood Kids Place 3190 271 Street Aldergrove, BC V4W 3H7 604-530-3391 604-857-0555 20390 40 Ave. brookswoodkidsplace.com

Pathway Montessori 604-644-7547 7279 202 St. pathwaymontessori.com

Strawberry Patch 604-514-3150 Peterson Rd. Elementary 23422 47 Ave. strawberrypatchchildrenscentre.com

Strawberry Patch 604-533-4547 4772 238 St. strawberrypatchchildrenscentre.com

Strawberry Patch North Otter Elementary strawberrypatchchildrenscentre.com

Equestrian Dog & Pony 604-946-6619 4830 Delta St., Ladner thedognpony.com

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Fit 2 Ride www.fit2ride.ca Fit2ride@shaw.ca 604-377-4173

Green Hawk 604-514-7885 #401 - 6325 204 St.

604-888-7072 7897 240 St. westernturffarms.com

604-888-0091 24680 80 Ave. mandmconnemaras.com

Driediger Farms

Pharmasave 604-576-2888 5778 176A St., Cloverdale cloverdalepharmsave.com

Unicorn Stables 604-590-5146 5095 125A St., S Surrey unicornstables.com

1128-256 St, Aldergrove www.webbsholidayacres.ca 604-857-1712

604-530-1400 20645 Langley Bypass thege.ca

Greater Vancouver Zoo www.gvzoo.com 5048 264th Street Aldergrove, BC V4W 1N7 604-856-6825

Alder Inn Hotel 27214 Fraser Highway Aldergrove, BC 604-856-2541

604-888-1665 23823 72 Ave. driedigerfarms.com

Erikson Daylily

Great Clips 604-882-9979 Mountainview Plaza 8840 - 210 Street

Hair For Men Only 604-888-1606 Pioneer Plaza 19969 - 96 Avenue www.hairformenonly.com

Professional Nails & Esthetics 604-532-8813 #904 - 6339 200 St. Langley Crossing Mall

www.aldergrovedentist.com 201-3100 272 St, Aldergrove 604-856.5121

Walnut Grove Denture Centre 604-513-1239 8830 - 203 Street www.donaldfungdentureclinic.com

Vision Care 604-514-0070 20455 Douglas Cres bcvisioncare.com

Home Improvement

604-882-2747 19963 - 82 Ave. 604-513-1239 #103, 5501 - 204th Street actionsolarium.ca www.donaldfungdentureC & R Fine Foods Ltd. clinic.com 604-818-0133 rwegener@shaw.ca Hillcrest Dental 604-539-0188 Delco Fireplaces Ltd. 22259 48 Ave. 604-530-2166 20679 No. 10 Hwy. Ivory Dental delcofireplaces.com 604-530-4011 #112 - 20151 Fraser Hwy. Energy Miser Solutions 604-534-9977 Jericho Dental energymisersolutions.ca 604-539-0211 #4 - 7280 200 St. Frontier Building Supjerichodentalcentre.com ply Ltd. 604-888-4011 Langley Laser Dental 9202 Glover Rd., 604-532-4000 Ft. Langley #105 - 19978 72 Ave. langleydental.ca Great Canadian Oil 604-888-9000 Langley Orthodontics #1, 9497 - 201 Street 604-533-6696 www.gcocltd.com #201 - 19978 72 Ave. langleyorthodontics.com Kitchen Craft Cabinetry Langley Plantar Fasciitis 604-534-7273 19700 Langley Bypass and Reflexology Centre 604-881-1133 Ramco Flooring #4, 8880 - 202 Street 604-530-5345 www.plantar-fasciitis.ca #117 - 20575 Langley Bypass Oracare ramcoflooring.com 604-533-8475 #1 - 22198 48 Ave. oracare.ca

Golf Courses Langley Golf Centre 21550 44 Ave. Tall Timbers Golf Course 23523 56 Ave.

The Redwoods Golf Course 604-882-5130 22011 - 88th Ave. redwoods-golf.com

GOVERNMENT Rich Coleman MLA www.richcolemanmla.bc.ca #130, 7888 200th St. 604-882.3151

Mary Polak MLA 604-514-8206 #102 - 20611 Fraser Hwy. marypollakmla.bc.ca

Mark Warawa

Farm Fresh 604-888-4491 7024 Glover Rd. cedarrim.com

HAIR, BEAUTY/SPA Champers Salons

604-882-8118 Mountainview Plaza

Drinks

604-533-1041 19549 Fraser Highway www.surlangpharmacy.com

Ralphs Farm Market

Donald Fung Denture Clinic

Awesome

Surlang Medicine Centre

HEALTH & DENTAL & VISION CARE

#101 6830 216th St 604-534-5955 www.markwarawa.com

Cedar Rim Nursery

604-533-8011 22259 48 Ave.

Smulders S A Dr

604-856-5758 24642 51 Ave. plantlovers.com/erikson 22728 Fraser Hwy ralphsfarmmarket.com

Webb’s Holiday Guest Ranch

Great Escape

Champers Salon

Western Turf

M & M Connemaras

604-882-8800 7888 240 St. langleyeventscentre.com

www.jdfarms.ca 24726 52 Avenue Langley, BC V2Z 1E2 604-856-2431 604-856-5757 6179 240 St. krauseberryfarms.com

604-856-4304 27336 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove hcbc.com

Langley Events Center

8840 - 210 Street www.champerssalons.com

Krause Farms

Horse Council of B.C.

Entertainment

J D Farms Specialty Turkey Store

Action Solarium

Coffee Bubble Tea Smoothie Slush Snacks Lunch Loose Tea

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Preferred Flooring

DENTAL CENTRE

Family & Cosmetic Dentistry

604-881-0305 #150, 19950 - 88 Ave E www.preferredflooring.ca

Stor More Closet & Blind

Jason Daniels

Pets

#120 20330 88 Ave.

604-514-1444 #103 - 19916 64 Ave. apexanimalhospital.com

Clayton Animal Hospital

New Patients & Emergencies Welcome!

Saturday & Evening Appointments Available #4-7280 200 St., Langley

604.539.0211

jerichodentalcentre.com

604-533-3231 20585 Fraser Hwy.

604-575-8870 19231 - 54 Ave. stormore.com

Apex Animal Hospital

s Crown & Bridges s Dentures s Root canal treatment s Fillings s Extractions s Children dentistry s Emergency dental care s In-office and take-home teeth whitening s Replacement of silver fillings s Natural looking porcelain crowns s Porcelain veneers for stained or misaligned teeth s Relaxed and warm environment s Ceiling-mounted TVs in each operatory s Modern office with digital x-ray system

Marion Granger Prudential - Power Play Realty

604-513-2300

Re/Max Platinum Realty Marcon 604-530-5646 5645 - 199 St.

Rebecca McDiarmid

Bikram Yoga Langley

Pacific Coast Taekwondo

Thuderbird Centre 604-881.0100 Unit E288-20159 East 88th Ave. bikramyogalangley.ca

604-533-7855 taekwondo.bc.ca

Sportsplex 604-882-1611 20165 - 91A Ave.

Brae Island Regional Park sportsplexbc.com 9451 Glover Road, Fort Langley, 604-888-3678

Scott on Drums

604-916-0558 8840 212A St. Cameron Dance Academy scottondrums-school.com 604-530-2106 Scouts Canada 20295 73A Ave. www.scouts.ca cameronacademy.ca

Fitness Challenge 604-881-0007

Studio One Dance Center

Cat’s Cradle Critter Sitter

HomeLife BenchMark Realty Walnut Grove 201-20999 88th Ave. Langley , B.C. 604-888-7424 Judy Washington

604-MEOW (6364) catscradle.ca

Prudential Power Play Realty

Harveys Pet Food and Supplies

2948 272nd Street, Aldergrove 101A - 22259 48th Ave, Murrayville 20585 Fraser Hwy 604-533-3231

Jazzercise

Prudential Power Play Vic Peters

604-530-1323 20699 42nd Ave. tol.ca

Retirement Living

The Neighborhood Art Studio

604-539-9488 22323 - 48th Ave, BC

604-455-0344 20059 92A Ave. theartschool.com

Harrison Pointe

Pacific Coast Taekwondo

216 St Langley Seniors

604-530-3802 #132 - 19653 Willowbrook Drive claytonanimalhospital.ca

604-533-5353 #15 20811 Fraser Hwy.

K & K Petfoods 604-888-0116 Mountainview Plaza 8840 - 210 St.

Pet Fare 604-534-1424 4131 200 St. petfare.com

Urban Pet

1-2948 272 Street Aldergrove, BC V4W 3R4 604-220.2809

Sports & Recreation

778-571-1076 #50 - 7155 189 St., Surrey 3 PK - Three Peaks

West Coast Tails 778-241-2287 westcoasttails.com

REAL ESTATE Bobbie Blair Prudential - Power Play Realty 604-533-3231 20585 Fraser Hwy. HomeLife Benchmark Realty Langley 6323 197th Street Langley, B.C. 604-560-4141

Kinesiology

778-298-3757 inside the Sportsplex 20165 - 91A Ave. 3PK.ca

Aldergrove Youth Soccer Association P.O. Box 582 Aldergrove, BC V4W 2V1 604-856-5839 www.aldergrovesoccer.com

Atlantis Program & Pedalheads 604-874-6464 21550 85th Ave. pedalheads.ca

Bikram Yoga 604-533-2327

19889 - 96 Avenue

fitchallenge.com Flaman Fitness

604-533-5336 19653 Willowbrook Drive 604-312-8615 9160 Church St., Fort Langley jazzercise.com

Langley Civic Centre

604-533-7855 taekwondo.bc.ca

Langley Civic Centre 604-530-1323 20699 42nd Ave. tol.ca

Lisa’s School of Dance 20167 Industrial Ave. danceatlisas.com

The Neighborhood Art Studio 604-455-0344 20059 92A Ave. theartschool.com

Offside Proshop 604-513-8693 inside the Sportsplex 20165 - 91A Ave.

3347 262 St. Aldergrove, 604-856.0400 www.studioonedancecenter.ca

Total Fitness 604-888-4774 inside the Sportsplex 20165 - 91A Ave. totalfitnesslangley.com

YMCA 604-575-9622 www.vanymca.org

Avalon Gardens

604-530-7075

Village

604-614-1600 20365 65 Ave. www.retirementconcepts. com

Langley Gardens 604-881-8101 8888 202 St. chartwellreit.ca

Restaurants ABC Country Restaurant 604-533-1322 5978 Glover Rd In The Best Western Hotel abccountry.ca

A&W 604-534-1749 aw.ca

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Ban Chok Dee

#102 - 5499 203 St. 778-278-3088 banchokdee.com

Bedford House Restaurant and Lounge

Langley Golf & Banquet Centre 604-534-4555 21550 44 Ave.

Marino’s Gelato

604-888-2333 9272 Glover Road

604-881-1193 9180A Glover Rd., Ft. Langley

C-Lovers Restaurant

Mattu’s Coffee & Tea

604-532-9247 20251 Fraser Hwy. c-lovers.com

De Dutch Restaurant 604-533-0110 #806 - 6339 200 St. Langley Crossing Mall www.dedutch.com

Domaine DeChaberton Estate Winery 1064-216th Street, Wine Shop 604-530-1736 Bistro 604-530-9694

Eighteen - 27

604-534-1782 Willowbrook Shopping Centre mattuscoffee.com

Panago

Ritz Catering & Coffee House

604-530-6666

604-576-9143 19289 Langley Bypass

Ruan Thai

604-888-6166 604-534-2200 9273 Glover Rd., Ft. Langley #118 - 4061 200 St. ruanthairestaurant.com

604-530-1888 #906 - 6339 200 St. See us on Face Book

Eze Rent It

Prairie Cottage Perogies

Fork N’Chopstix

Home Cafe

604-882-1990 Mountainview Plaza 8840 - 210 Street www.theupsstore.ca/166

604-534-4555 21550 - 44th Ave.,

Quiznos

604-530.2881 101-19475 Fraser Hwy www.galini.ca

The UPS Store

Langley Golf & Banquet Centre

604-534-0204 22259 48 Ave.

Galini Greek Kouzina & Grill

604-882-2776 Mountainview Plaza 8840 - 210 Street

604-310-0001

Esquires Coffee

Fort Pub & Grill

City Centre Cleaners

45875 Airport Road Chilliwack, Ocean Park Pizza & Steak Tel: 604-792-3667 House Aldergrove Location 604-533.4808 26821 Old Yale Road 20097-40th Ave Aldergrove, www.oceanparkpizzalanTel: 604-856-7745 gley.com www.ezerentitcentre.ca

604-533-9354 604-455-0211 302B - 20771 Langley 9185 Glover Rd., Ft. Langley Bypass prairiecottageperogies.ca

604-881-1333 9292 - 200 St. forknchopstix.com

Services

United Rentals 20112 Logan Avenue 604-534-5374 www.ur.com

Walnut Grove Cruise and Travel Ltd.

Cranky’s Bike Shop www.crankysbikeshop.com 2961 272 Street Aldergrove, BC V4W 3R3 604-856-1688

604-888-0029 #105D - 20159 88 Ave.,

Design Lighting 604-576-8733 5499 192 Ave., designlighting.ca

Edible Arrangements 604-888.3434 110-8700 200 St. ediblearrangements.ca

Ella’s Clothes Closet 604-530-8515 4070 200 St.

Feminine Form Fine Lingerie

604-532-1933 20460 Fraser Hwy.,

1 Fish 2 Fish

A-1 Glass Ltd

Forever Yours Lingerie

Fort Cyclery 604-881-2453 9110 Glover Road Fort Langley

www.a1glass.ca 3060 275 Street Aldergrove, BC 604-856-6550

Galilee Fly & Tackle

Aldergrove Sun Rayz Tanning Studios

The Good Feet Store

604-533-9290 #6 - 20555 56 Ave. galileefly.com

604-530-2184 www.sunrayz.ca #120 - 19888 Langley 610-26310 Fraser Highway Bypass 5576 204 St. goodfeet.com Aldergrove, BC V4W 2Z7 Wired Monk Coffee Bistro 604-856-5878 The Keg Fashion Addition *see ad for locations 604-881-0081 Apex Communications - 604-534-2375 wiredmonk.com 9020 - 202 St. Telus Mobility 200 St. & 64 Ave., kegcountry@uniserve.com Langley Crossing Shopping 604-513-3699 Centre Cedarbrook Bakery & Deli fashionaddition14plus.com 604-530-1737 4123 200 St.

Jun Sushi

604-513-2238 #103 - 9233 Glover Rd., Ft. Langley

Hundreds of Styles.

Thousands of Colors!

Dena’s Boutique Walnut Grove

Shops

778-278-7777 20345 Fraser Hwy.

Wendels Book Store & Cafe

604-534-8274 #113 - 4061 200 St. countrylifehealth@telus.net

604-532-9449 #105 - 4061 200 St. svandekerkhove@shaw.ca

Sohi’s Restaurant

604-533-6333

Country Life Health Food

604-888-6020 Mountainview Plaza 8840 - 210 Street www.walnutgrovetravel.com

604-532-5226 20534 Fraser Hwy.

Take Sushi

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your country... your restaurant

Frames West Gallery

Murrayville Dollar Store

The Wickertree

604-530-9015 22259 48 Ave.

604-539-1422 22259 48 Ave.

The Gardening Circle

My Kitchen Window

604-888-8804 9193 Glover Rd.,

604-881-2061 #102 - 23242 Mavis Ave.

604-530-0818 #102 - 20460 Langley Bypass langley@thewickertree.com

Hallowville Manor

Nutrition House

604-881-9555 9148 Glover Rd., Ft. Langley

604-533-3347 19705 Fraser Hwy. Willowbrook Mall nutritionhouse.com

Heritage Meats

604-532-5235 Old Candle Factory 19689 Willowbrook Drive 604-888-8418 heritagemeatsgourmet.com 105 Mavis Ave., Ft. Langley

BANQUET ROOMS AVAILABLE for

Business Meetings Parties Weddings Family Gatherings Service Organizations Trade Shows FULLY LICENCED

Infusion Boutique

604-882-1611 9124 Glover Rd., Ft. Langley

Ingledews Shoes

Peninsula Runners

604-533-4555 Willowbrook Shopping Centre ingledews.com

604-888-1338 20349 88 Ave., peninsularunners.com

Into Chocolate

#110 - 23343 Mavis Ave., Box 684, Ft. Langley

604-882-7317 C9217 Glover Rd, Fort Langley

604-530-1322 abc Restaurant 5978 Glover Rd

In the Best Western Hotel

A Quilted Stitch

RC Pit Stop

604-532-5898 20565 Fraser Hwy.,

604-530-5490 #902 - 6339 200 St. Langley Crossing Mall rcpitstop.com

McGavins Bread Basket

Roxann’s Hat Boutique

Lucy Clothing

604-532-7024 20410 Langley ByPass

Milsean Shoppe www.milsean.com 2900 272 Street Aldergrove, BC V4W 3R4 604-856-3024

Mint Clothing Boutique

Call our Banquet Coordinator Today and Book Your Event

Pharmasave

604-888-5592 #4 - 9110 Glover Rd., Ft. Langley

778-278-8080 20416 Fraser Hwy. www.mintclothing.ca

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Worship St Dunstan Anglican Church Aldergrove Fellowship Baptist Church www.afbc.bc.ca 28163 Swensson Avenue Abbotsford, BC V4X 1H6 604-856-14133025 264 Street Aldergrove 604-856-5393

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Places to Visit & Things to See… Aldor Acres 24990 - 84th Avenue P 604-888.0788 www.aldoracres.com Aldor Grove Telephone Museum 3190 271 St., Aldergrove 604-857-0555 www.telephonemuseum.ca Located in the restored 1917 Aldergrove Telephone Exchange, featuring telephone switchboards, old telephones, glass and porcelain insulators, telegraph equipment, telephone repair tools. They also house the Aldergrove Community Archives.

BC Farm Machinery & Agricultural Museum 9131 King Street Fort Langley P 604-888.2273 Website: www.bcfma.com Open 10am - 4:30pm daily. Discover BC's farm history.

Campbell Valley Regional Park and Historic Annand/Rowlatt Farmstead 200th St., and 16th Ave. 604-530-4983 Enjoy the great outdoors in this 1322 acre nature park. The park features hiking paths, horse riding trails, and cross-country equestrian jumping as well as the historic Lochiel Schoolhouse and farmstead.

CN Station, Fort Langley corner of Glover & Mavis St. Fort Langley Built and designed by the Great Northern Rail Road in 1915, this station was used full-time until 1972 when it was reduced to a flag stop. Today it houses the Fort Langley Artists Group and a small museum with ticket office and waiting room displays, a 1920s caboose with original furnishings a 1947 rail car. Open weekends from 12pm -4pm In 2001, the Langley Heritage Society received a prestigious B.C. Heritage Society Award of Honour for preservation and conservation of the CN Station Site. It's worth a visit!

Fort Langley Community Hall A landmark in Fort Langley, the Hall was completed in 1931 and is a designated

"Heritage" Building. It continues to be maintained and supported by a volunteer Board of Directors and members. It is a large, gracious, 2-storey edifice with a grand ballroom, which boasts a horsehair sprung dance floor, a stage with lighting and sound and a balcony. The Hall is also the home of the annual Fort Festival of the Performing Arts.

Canadian Museum of Flight Hangar # 3 - 5333 216th Street Phone: 604-532 -0035 www.canadianflight.org The Canadian Museum of Flight is a non-profit, volunteer-driven museum dedicated to restoring, preserving and showcasing Canada's rich aviation heritage. The Museum and restoration site is open year round, and houses over 25 aircraft both static and flying. The aircraft range from a WWII Handley Page Hampden to a T-33 Silver Star. The Canadian Museum of Flight possesses the only displayed Handley Page Hampden in the world. On February 13th, 2002, after a 22 year restoration, Museum volunteers saw the 1937 Waco AQC Cabin biplane take to the skies. This restoration was done solely by the Museum’s volunteers whose ages range from 16 to 82. Along with the aircraft and displays, the Museum has an extensive aviation gift shop.

The Museum and Gift Shop is open daily 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada 23433 Mavis Ave, Fort Langley 604-513.4777 www.pc.gc.ca/fortlangley fort.langley@pc.gc.ca Walk in the footsteps of British Columbia's early adventurers and explore the actual site where British Columbia became a colony. Try on period clothing, enjoy interactive exhibits, talk with knowledgeable costumed interpreters. Allow 2-3 hours.

Fort-to-Fort Trail The Fort-to-Fort Trail is lined with native wildflowers, lush vegetation and views of the Bedford Channel on the Fraser River.

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Places to Visit & Things to See… the Hudson’s Bay Fort in Derby Reach Park and the Fort Langley National Historic Site in Fort Langley.

Greater Vancouver Zoo 5048 264 Street, Aldergrove 604-856-6825 www.gvzoo.com The 49 hectare zoo features 121 species of wildlife. With more than 200,000 visitors annually, this treed park with walking paths and miniature train is one of Langley's largest attractions.

Langley Centennial Museum 9135 King Street, Fort Langley 604-888-3922 www.langleymuseum.org Open Monday to Saturday 10am 4:45pm and Sunday 1 - 4:45pm Discover the stories of First Nations peoples, early explorers and pioneer families at the Langley Centennial Museum. The Museum’s National Exhibition Centre Gallery displays changing exhibits of art, history and nature. Visit the gift shop featuring unique Canadiana and Canadian made gifts.

Langley Speedway Campbell Valley Park The Langley Speedway Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of Langley Speedway, which operated from 1965-1984. The track is located south of 16th Avenue at the end of 208 Street. Langley Speedway hosted NASCAR Winston West races in 1971, 1972 and 1978. This makes it one of only three sites in BC that has hosted NASCAR races.

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Thunderbird Show Park 24550 - 72nd Avenue 604-888-4585 www.thunderbirdshowpark.com Open 9am - 5pm (winter) and 7am 7pm (during shows) See World Class Show Jumping at Thunderbird Show Park. Five major Show Jumping Tournaments are held each summer and attract the top riders in North America.

Mountain View Conservation Centre 23898 Rawlison Crescent Fort Langley 604-882-9313 www.mtnviewconservation.org Mountain View Conservation Centre is a leading non-profit wildlife conservation facility that saves rare and endangered wildlife species from extinction, by operating endangered species conservation programs here in BC, Canada, and

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Langley’s Airport Langley Airport is a strategically located field virtually in the middle of significant residential areas of both Langley Township and Langley City.

With a colourful past as an emergency field for the Trans Canada Airway, it has a promising future, envisioned by airport manager George Miller as a centre of excellence for avionics, aerospace and rotary-wing skills training.

Robin Currington, of the Canadian Museum of Flight, located at Hangar 3, 5333 216 St. at the airport, says the field was built by hand, by men in the Unemployment Relief Program, between 1933 and 1935.

According to author Chris Weicht (Trans Canada Airway: An Aviation History) the field was built as an intermediate field or emergency landing strip, for Trans Canada Airway’s Vancouver to Lethbridge route.

The field was completed and began service in 1938.

When the Second World War began, the Royal Canadian Air Force established an elementary flight training school at Boundary Bay, and Langley

became a relief field, for pilots to perform “circuits and bumps” or touch downs and take offs, out of Boundary Bay. After the war, Art Seller’s Skyways Air Services kept the field going through services which included crop spraying, forest fire fighting, and pilot training.

Seller used the de Havilland DH82 C Tiger Moth for his crop spraying, and later, war surplus Grumman Avengers to begin his fire fighting service, later bought out by Conair, now Abbotsford based.

The Flight Museum, open seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., has 24 historic aircraft, including a Grumman, and a Handley Page Hampden, which served as a trainer during the Second World War, out of Sidney, on Vancouver Island. It crashed off the coast with no loss of life in 1942, and was raised in 1987. For information on the museum’s many displays and programs, see: www.canadianflight.org.

After the war, the Township of Langley leased the airport from the federal government. Seller’s flying school developed many connections that have remained, with recreational and commercial flyers, to this day.

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Langley’s Airport In 1967, the Township purchased the airport, from the federal government, for $26,700, on the condition that if it ceased operation as an airport, the land would revert back to the Crown.

Since 1991 Miller has been the driving force behind the airport, and has encouraged the establishment or relocation of numerous aviationrelated businesses here.

Today, the airport has more than 40 businesses, including the largest concentration of rotary wing firms in Canada, and many other hangars leased to recreational flyers. The 260 high-tech jobs at the airport are expected to increase to more than 400, when new north side development, in the 21300-block of 56 Avenue, currently underway, is completed.

Among the new facilities is a 14,000-square-foot hangar owned and constructed by M.C. Welding. This will serve as the permanent terminal for Harbour Air, which began regular Langley/Victoria passenger service in November 2006. Spruce Aircraft Parts, one of North America’s largest wholesale aircraft parts

firms, will also locate in M.C. Welding’s new facility.

Magellan Aerospace Corporation, has also relocated here from Abbotsford, completing their new facility in early May. Magellan is one of Canada’s largest aerospace firms.

On the north side, a 48,000-square-foot building, is now complete, and a 90,000-square-foot building with eight strata units all slated for lease to aviation firms is under construction.

Miller expects when this north side development is completed, the current $69 million annual economic impact of the airport will increase to an estimated $111 million.

Miller has a long-range vision of an affiliation with a major post-secondary institution, like B.C.I.T., Kwantlen Polytechnic or Fraser Valley universities, to provide home-grown technicians for the avionics and aerospace firms at the airport.

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Entertainment movies • gaming • Cascades Casino, located at the Coast Hotel & Convention Centre 20393 Fraser Hwy, 604-530-2211 www.cascadescasino.ca Cascades Casino offers you the latest in casino entertainment with over 55,000 square feet of gaming space. Games include slot machines, Texas Hold’em Poker, Blackjack, Roulette, Three Card Poker, Mini-Baccarat and more. The adjoining Coast Hotel offers 77 luxurious hotel rooms and 25,000 square feet of convention and meeting space for up to 1,000 people. The Summit Theatre offers first class entertainment throughout the year. See upcoming concerts and events at: www.cascadecasino.ca/entertainment.

Colossus Theatre in North Langley 20090 91A Ave. 604-513-8747 www.cineplex.com Designed to mimic a spaceship, the Colossus movie theatre contains 18 screens along with an IMAX theatre.

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Summit Theatre 20393 Fraser Hwy, 604-530-2211 Located inside the Cascades Casino offers first class entertainment throughout the year. Upcoming concerts and events: www.cascadecasino.ca/entertainment.

Newlands Golf and Country Club Live dance bands play Friday and Saturday nights from 9:00pm. www.newlandsgolf.com.

Gabbys Country Cabaret “A Great Little Honky Tonk” 20297 Fraser Hwy., gabbyscabaret.com.

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Discover 600+ animals on 120 acres In the beautiful Fraser Valley Walk, bike, blade, quadra-cycle, take the train or ride the bus.

Daily talks & feedings, sleepovers, picnics, camps, weddings Large picnic and playground for the kids.

Live bands Friday and Saturday nights, check langleylegion.com for details.

Vanilla Room 201-6001 196A St., 604-530-2026 Dance Club, Lounge Hip-Hop/Rap, House, R&B. Rock Sugar 20299 Industrial Ave. 604-530-8888. www.rocksugarnightclub.com.

Langley Events Centre 5,000 seat concert arena. www.langleyeventscentre.com.

Shark Club 20169 88 Ave., 604-513.8600 www.sharkclubs.com Sports Bar, dance floor on weekends.

McBurney's Cafe 20504 Fraser Highway Live music in support of the food bank 1st Tues. of the month and open mic nights on Wednesdays. Original songs only. Great set-up.

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Entertainment • Live Bands • Dancing • Music • Concerts • open mic nights 9273 Glover Rd. Open mic night last Tuesday of the month.

Langley Players Community Theatre Group performs at the Langley Playhouse theatre in Brookswood. The 1930s-era theatre at 4307 - 200 St. was renovated back into the style of the times in which it was originally built.

They host three productions a year - fall, winter and spring.

Langley Players welcomes new members.

For more information visit www.langleyplayers.com.

Fun Stuff for kids Captain Kids Fun Centre 20165 91A Ave. 604-882-2119 www.captainkids.ca Located at Sportsplex in Walnut Grove.

Slides and climbing centre, over 7,000 square feet, 3 levels of fun.

Chuck E Cheese 6339 - 200 St. 604-534-9966 www.chuckecheese.com Indoor amusements and party place for the little ones. Perfect for birthday parties.

Go Bananas 19685 Willowbrook Dr., 604-514-7529 www.gobananasplaycentre.com Go bananas with your entire family at this exciting amusement facility.

The Great Escape 20645 Langley Bypass 604-530-1400 www.thege.ca Large indoor themed playground, 3 storey black light laser tag, bowling lanes, extreme wall climb, rock wall climb, lightspace dance floor, 20 foot

suspended ropes challenge course, full arcade with redemption games, toddler zone area, sportwall and more.

Panther Paintball 20535 Douglas Cres., 604-533-0890 www.pantherpaintball.com Play the ultimate tag game with a watersoluble paintball marker-gun on a 57 -acre forested playing field.

The Langley address is the location of the Fields Offices and related Paintball Store. Playing fields are located 19022 16th Ave. Planet Lazer 20104 Logan Avenue, 604-514-2282 www.planetlazer.net Play indoor lazer tag any time of year.

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Arts in Langley British Columbia Songwriters’ Showcase Chapter. Info: Bruce Kilby.

604-534-0873 or brucewkilby@shaw. ca. This group holds meetings the third Sunday of each month, 2-5 pm, at McBurney’s Coffee And Tea House, 20504 Fraser Hwy, BC Songwriters Showcase Association.

Info: LaRaine 604-581-7999. This group, which holds showcases and open mics of original music, meets every Wednesday between 8-10 pm at McBurney's Coffee And Tea House, 20504 Fraser Hwy, Langley Camera Club: We belong to the Langley Arts Council and the Canadian Association for Photographic Art (CAPA).

Meetings take place at Fort Langley Community Hall at 7:30pm every 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesday of the month September through June.

Langley Writers' Guild Critiques, readings, workshops, guest speakers. Guild meets on 1st, 2nd and

4th Thursday of the month; workshops on second Thursdays, 10am to noon at the Langley Library, 20399 Douglas Cres..

New members are welcome.

Info: Doris 604-534-3384 Langley Players community theatre group performs at the Langley Playhouse theatre in Brookswood. The 1930s-era theatre at 4307 - 200 St. was renovated back into the style of the times in which it was originally built. They host three productions a year - fall, winter and spring.

Langley Players always welcomes new members. For more information visit www.langleyplayers.com.

The Langley Arts Council supports and promotes artistic activity in both the Township of Langley and the City of Langley. www.langleyartscouncil.com.

Langley Community Music School Rose Gellert Hall 4899 207th St. 604-534-2848 www.langleymusic.com Langley Community Music School is a

centre for excellence in music education.

It offers students of all ages, from beginners to the emerging professional, the opportunity to study with highly qualified faculty and to develop a life-long appreciation of music.

Galleries:

Birthplace of BC Gallery 9054 Glover Rd., Fort Langley 604-882-1191 birthplaceofbcgallery.com The Birthplace of BC Gallery provides a perfect setting for the showing of fine original art. Their foremost priority is to showcase and offer original paintings

by BC artists. The Gallery also features artists in the studio workshop, special events and fine arts/fine dining nights throughout the year.

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Bellerophon’s Equestrian Art & Antiques 9203 Glover Rd., Fort Langley 604-882-6525 bellerophons.ca Fascinating gallery/shop for horse lovers and collectors of fine equestrian art. A one of a kind collection of furniture surrounded by old English pictures, limited edition prints and original art. The only store in B.C. to offer the vintage Breyer Horses from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s.

Coghlan Art Studio and Gallery, 6835 256 St., Aldergrove 604-644-5285 coghlanart.com Fine Native Art from the Pacific Northwest Coast. Located in a heritage train station in rural farmland, the studio provides a quiet undisturbed workplace

while enabling collectors to meet the artists and observe works in progress.

FLAGstop Gallery Mavis & Glover, Fort Lang., 604-888-7411 fortlangleyartistsgroup.com A diverse group of established and emerging artists, who show their work as a group in either theme-based or Artist’s Choice open shows. Open noon-4pm on weekends and holidays from May to September.

Fort Gallery 9048 Glover Rd., Fort Langley 604-888-7411, fortgallery.ca A community based, nonprofit, artist collective that encourages and supports individual development and exploration in contemporary art.

Tribal Spirit Gallery 20435 Fraser Hwy., 604-514-2377 tribalspiritgallery.com Representing First Nations artwork from the Northwest Coast of British Columbia.

Alongside artifacts are the works of

contemporary artists, ranging from prints to jewelry and carvings.

Urban Art & Custom Framing 140-19888 Langley Bypass 604-534-9870 urban-art.ca In addition to custom picture framing, Urban Art devotes a section of their Gallery to artwork produced by local artists and photographers.

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C-LOVERS: THE ONLY PLACE TO GO FOR FISH & CHIPS C-Lovers Fish & Chips offers its customers great food and great service at a great value. It’s a simple strategy! Offer great food, friendly service, a family atmosphere and affordable prices and your business will be a success. That’s the formula that made C-Lovers B.C.’s favourite choice for fish and chips.

C-Lovers has a growing reputation for offering some of the best seafood in the province.

“Everything is made from scratch,” said Brad MacLeod, co-owner of the Langley restaurant. While C-Lovers is coming up on their 25th anniversary in B.C., C-Lovers Langley is coming up on their 14th anniversary in 2010.

“We were regulars at the original C-Lovers in Coquitlam. It didn’t take long before we realized that we had to get one of these for ourself,” laughed MacLeod. Soon after, they opened their own franchise in Langley. “We started out as a 59 seat restaurant in 1996 and after expansion in 2003 we are now licensed for over 200 seats and are now Canada’s largest fish & chips restaurant.” said Rick Schindelka, co-owner.

C-Lovers has quickly become famous for its great fish and

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“We were the first to offer all you can eat and it’s available on our menu Sunday thru Thursday for lunch and dinner, and Saturday for lunch until4 p.m.”, At C-Lovers “quality is the key and the goal of everything we do.” MacLeod said with a smile, and, “we make everything from scratch whether it’s our mushy peas, our fresh coleslaw, our c-food chowder (it’s not Manhattan and it’s not New England its c-food chowder an old Cockney family recipe.) It’s all made on premises daily. We also cut all of our own fish and chips whether it’s Alaskan halibut, local

cod or locally grown Kennebec potatoes (about 100,000 lbs. of fish and about 185,000 lbs. of hand chipped potatoes a year).”

C-lovers prides itself on using only locally grown and purchased products to ensure freshness and great taste. Halibut dinners, cod, haddock, prawns…C-Lovers has something to please any seafood fan and if your not they have the best chicken strips ever. C-Lovers also offers people the opportunity to enjoy their meal in a fun casual atmosphere. “There is a great family atmosphere, you can bring your kids and the grandparents to C-Lovers,” explained Schindelka.

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The Best in Retail Shopping Langley City and Langley Township combined offer the best selection of retail shopping outside of Vancouver.

Just about every big box store and major retail chain is represented in the main shopping areas of Langley, complemented by the clusters of small shops and galleries throughout the community that offer a more leisurely shopping experience.

The largest enclosed shopping centre outside of Vancouver is Willowbrook Shopping Centre, located at Fraser Highway and Highway 10. Since it opened in 1979, Willowbrook has grown to include over 150 shops and services and 640,000 square feet of retail heaven.

A short drive from Willowbrook is the Rio Can Centre, located at 200th St. and the Langley Bypass.

There you’ll find mega stores like Winners, Chapters, nood, Michaels Arts and Crafts and many family restaurants. At Willoughby Centre, at 64th Ave. near 200th St. are more outlets stores like Home Depot, Best Buy, Walmart, London Drugs and Urban Barn.

Smaller centres like Brookswood Village, on 200th St. and 40th Ave. offer both shopping convenience and variety in a quiet, residential setting. High end retail shops and boutiques draw shoppers from near and far.

The boutiques, specialty stores and galleries clustered along the tree-lined streets of Fort Langley, on Glover Road from 88th to 96th Avenues, reflect the rich history and character of the original birthplace of B.C. Langley City’s pedestrianoriented downtown core is another

destination for shoppers who want to browse for unique items and enjoy the hospitality of small business owners who form the retail core. It is home to over 600 shops, services and restaurants.

Aldergrove features four major malls including: Otter Co-op; Aldergrove Centre; Countryside and Aldergrove Village Shopping Centres as well as the downtown commercial core.

Walnut Grove features many shops and restaurants along 88th Avenue and around the Colossus Theatre area. The interchange at 200th Street and the #1 Hwy. features the Barnes Harley-Davidson Buell store, Hole-Shot Motorsports and the Premium Label Outlet which offers premium snow, surf, skate, wake, and fashion brands at outlet prices.

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Aldergrove, small town charm Aldergrove is a fast-growing suburban community but still offers small-town charm and hospitality.

Nestled inside the large rural, agricultural area of east Langley and west Abbotsford, it’s the “city meets country” ambience that makes for such a wide and growing range of activities for residents and visitors.

The South Aldergrove Park sports complex attracts thousands of competitors to soccer and baseball games and tournaments. All have sung praises of its design, with eight ball fields and amenities, including a modern field house and night lighting. This augments a network of community sports fields that also include rugby and football, as well as the Aldergrove Community Arena for ice sports (call 604-856-1517).

There are also the Kinsmen Community Centre (up to 200

people, call 604-856-2899) and Langley Banquet Centre (up to 700 people, call 604-856-9005) for special events, and Aldergrove Community Secondary’s gyms for basketball and volleyball, used by both school and private clubs (call 604-856-2521).

There are also a number of exceptional passive parks to walk and play in, including the large Ponder Park owned by the Scouts/ Guides and regional district parks such as Aldergrove Lake and Glen Valley.

Horse riders find much to enjoy in Aldergrove as there are a number of stables and facilities available, including the Thunderbird Show Park complex in North Otter.

For equestrian information call the Horse Council B.C. in Aldergrove: 604-856-4304.

Another popular outdoor activity is meandering through Greater Vancouver Zoo, with 800 varieties

of animals exhibited in natural surroundings. For information call 604-856-6825 or see website www.gvzoo.com.

Enjoy a step back in time at the Twilight Drive-in movie theatre, the only one remaining in the region.

For listings information call 604856-5063 or see their website: members.shaw.ca/twilightdrivein.

History buffs will enjoy the Aldergrove Telephone Museum and Community Archives at Kinsmen Heritage Park, 3190 - 271 St., call 604-856-0555.

The 99th annual Agricultural Fair – July 23, 24 & 25, 2010 features tractor pulls, pet parade, chilli cook-off, mainstage entertainment, bike decorating, midway and rides. Proudly brought to you

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Visit the Milsean Shoppe Our restaurant and gourmet store is a genuine paradise for the food lover.

If you’re visiting from out of town or you’re looking for the perfect gift to bring back — look no further!

Enjoy our restaurant with its freshly made local fare, including gluten/wheat-free & vegan choices.

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Other special events include the Bradner Flower Show every April, Bradner, and the Mount Lehman Country Fair in September.

There is a fine selection of venues for dining and nightlife, to suit all tastes. Milsean offers teas, sweets and light meals in the renovated former Fire Hall (604-856-5810). Del Pollo has a tapas-style menu and live entertainment on weekends (604-857-0556).

Station House Bar & Grill is a top-flight steakhouse with a pleasant holding bar and great menu selections (604-856-3111). Char’s Bar & Grill offers schnitzels and pastas among other delights (604-607-1242).

Fox & Hounds Neighbourhood Pub has great pub fare (604-856-8111). There is a wide array of ethnic eateries too, offering Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai and Indian foods.

In addition to the downtown commercial area, there are four major malls: Otter Co-op, Aldergrove Centre, Countryside and Aldergrove Village shopping centres.

Quality lodgings include Best Western and Super 8 Motel.

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Downtown Langley – great Everyone is looking for that special place to call their own: a place where you can indulge in an early morning coffee, take a leisurely stroll with your family, have lunch with a good friend. A place where you can shop to your heart’s content by day, and enjoy food, fun and games by night. A place where the arts and history are celebrated, wonderful new shops make their debut and the cool vibe is complemented by warm hospitality. Downtown Langley is that place.

We love our downtown and we want you to love it too. Whether you’re visiting on a vacation, here for a conference or cultural event or taking advantage of our fabulous shopping, you’ll soon discover that downtown Langley City has a one-of-a-kind ambience that will entice you and tempt you to stay longer. Our events and initiatives are designed to provide free, fun outings for you and your family, and from our art show to our shopping promotions and parades, everything is planned with our local community and welcome visitors in mind. We want you to get to know our downtown like we do and we strive to ensure you enjoy all we have to offer.

Strategically located in the heart of the Fraser Valley, downtown Langley is an easy drive from anywhere in the Lower Mainland. People visit us for our friendly customer service, and our 600 unique shops and services. Hundreds work here because of our strategic geographic location, our knowledge-based initiatives, and the many successful businesses that are launched here.

Many live here for the values we portray: respect for the environment, the promotion of healthy lifestyles, an appreciation of our cultural community, and the importance of a thriving family life.

We have enthusiastic goodwill ambassadors, an environmental

program to reduce our carbon footprint and we work hard to make our downtown accessible and inclusive for everyone. We are always thinking about the exciting things we can do next, and we believe that if you enjoy your visit with us, we have accomplished exactly what we set out to do.

Our pedestrian-oriented shopping area features free parking, and includes historic Innes Corners, trendy McBurney Lane as well as the Cascades Casino, Coast Hotel & Convention Centre. As you enjoy a leisurely stroll through this remarkable area, you'll find handmade BC giftware, linens, unique housewares and furniture, custom jewellery and a variety of other interesting items that you just can't find anyplace else. We have over 40 countries represented in our exclusive home dÊcor stores, so plan to visit a vast array of cultures while you’re here.

Exclusive brand names, music, books, art, home decor and more‌ discover it all Downtown.

Our 70 + food establishments will provide you with a diverse culinary experience sure to please every palate. Foods from places around the globe are yours to savour, thanks to our many ethnic inspired eateries. For some people, sushi is a craving that must be catered to on a regular basis. For others it’s the spicy warmth of Thai food that brings comfort. Whether you want to feast at your own Mexican fiesta, tuck into some satisfying Chinese food, pick up a pizza or enjoy your favourite fish and chips, our restaurants have the tastes you want.

From Greek to Vietnamese, Indian to British and everything in between, if there’s a flavor you crave you’ll find it here. Experience a world of taste in downtown Langley, where variety is the spice of life.

A little pampering is good for the spirit, so make a point of indulging in a massage or some other

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things happen here! soul-soothing treatment while you are here. We have dozens of spas, salons and wellness stores to choose from and they are all here to make you look and feel your absolute beSt. Visitors to our downtown can enjoy the convenience and luxury of staying at a number of hotels located in the heart of our City. Once you are settled in, take an afternoon stroll through beautiful Douglas Park or relax and enjoy the soothing water feature at Innes Corners.

Are you an art and history buff? Our historical plaques are intermingled with modern structures and a variety of art galleries, murals and sculptures. Live entertainment is available nightly at our Cascades Casino show lounge and our signature outdoor events include the Community Day Celebration, Magic of Christmas Parade and our wonderful ArtsAlive!

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boutique experience Brookswood Village is a small walking community centered around the area of 200th St (Carvolth Road) and 40th Ave (Brandshaw). You can walk to any corner in less than 5 minutes and it boasts a wide variety of shops and eating establishments.

It includes over 50 small businesses and a passive park (Brookswood Park).

Over the last few years the Merchants Association, with the help of the Township council, have beautified the area so it now has a distinctive look.

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The Brookswood Merchants Association is a small group of business people in the community who's purpose is to grow Brookswood as a destination for shopping and doing business and also as a place to live, work and and raise a family in a safe family neighborhood. With this in mind, the Merchants Association has hosted Safe Community meetings to make people aware that this is their community and they have to be involved in keeping it safe.

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Frail Memorials: the Cemeteries of Langley It’s the last place you’d expect to find a cemetery, even a tiny one where the remains of only two people are buried.

The traffic swishes by — no, perhaps rumbles would be more appropriate, as this is 216 Street in Milner, one of the busiest roads in Langley, where only seconds tick by before the next vehicle speeds to its destination.

“When you stand here, you realize just how much Langley has changed . . .” the words of Warren Sommer, arguably the premier expert on Langley’s history, are lost to traffic noise.

“Let’s go into the churchyard. It might be slightly quieter.”

“A century ago,” Sommer continues, “this part of Langley was a quiet, agricultural area. Although much of the community’s heritage is being saved, its character is being compromised by development.”

It is quieter here for Ellen Culbert whose grave is marked by a marble tablet, at the top of which are engraved clasped hands. A poignant inscription beneath her name reads: We shall meet again sweet mother In a brighter clime than this Where the anguish of this world of ours Is lost in endless bliss.

The marble marker tells us that Ellen Culbert was the wife of Thomas Culbert. She lived from June 16, 1844 to Jan. 22, 1894.

A few feet from the gravestone is a simple, unadorned cross that marks the final resting place of one of Ellen and Thomas Culbert’s daughters. She died young, her name and age both unknown: the small, white cross bears no inscription.

These two graves are all that remain in St. Alban’s Anglican churchyard. The markers face west which, as Sommer records in Frail Memorials: the Cemeteries of Langley, was contrary to usual Anglican practice.

“The church may have felt it more important to acknowledge the presence of the road than the niceties of past practice,” Sommer wrote.

In the 1890s it was unclear where the centre of Langley was — Fort Langley was by then a hamlet with a school, a church, a blacksmith and general store. Similarly, Innes Corners and Murrays’ Corners were also small.

The house to the immediate north of the cemetery stands on the site of St. Alban the Martyr, and across the street is the original vicarage.

In the 1920s, St. Alban’s was dismantled and moved to the southeast corner of Fraser Highway and 248 Street where it now serves as a meeting hall.

Ellen’s final resting place means that she is not far from the Blair Farm further south on 216 Street.

She and Thomas had a daughter, Eliza, who married George Blair, the father of Bill Blair who became mayor of the Township of Langley.

George took over the farm when the Culberts moved to New Zealand in the late 1890s.

Another church with an interesting church yard is St. George’s Anglican in Fort Langley. Beneath the lawn rest the remains of about 40 people whose graves were discovered by an archeological team from Simon Fraser University. Several years ago, the church needed to expand its space for worship and build a new hall, but the location of the remains influenced the dimensions of the latter. Ultimately, the church was lifted, and an addition built on the original footprint, avoiding encroachment into the burial ground.

The SFU team used ground penetrating radar which found evidence of the remains of the 40, the majority of whom were transplants from Great Britain, as well as French Canadians, Kanakas, and aboriginal people who included Metis, Iroquois

and Sto:lo.

Only four markers remain; the others have decayed, the casualties of time and the elements. One belongs to the three-week-old son of Henry and Eliza Peers. The infant died in 1850.

The Fort Langley church yard holds mysteries, not least of which is that surrounding Sarah Brousseau (1841-1889). A weathered marble cross gives her name as “Brewseau” but intriguingly, she may not be buried there at all.

It is surprising that she would be buried in the cemetery, given that seven years earlier the municipal burial ground opened in Fort Langley. But, as Sommer pointed out, it may be that she wanted to rest with her family members.

Sommer said that “a rival suggestion” suggests that she may in fact have been buried at Derby and that the stone was brought to Fort Langley to save it from falling into the river.

Sommer writes in his book that several monuments may have been disturbed when the church was built.

As with St. Alban’s and its westfacing headstones, St. George’s has its oddities, one of which links it to the Roman Catholic faith. The cast iron cross on the gable is not unlike hundreds in the Fraser Valley and once marked the grave of Katrina, the Kwantlen wife of Hudson’s Bay Company employee Peoh Peoh.

Representing the resurrection and the rising sun, the cross is a reminder of how the Roman Catholic Church “converted” the Native population of the Fraser Valley.

Katrina, Peoh Peoh, Sarah Brousseau and countless others carved out much of the Langley we know today. Not all their secrets and triumphs lie with them. ~ Natasha Jones

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Langley Community Services New to the Langley Communities?

Orientation into the Community • Orientation to Newcomers • Community Visits • Buddy Program • Immigrant Support Group • Settlement Counselling Information & Support to Immigrants • Information and Referral • Counter Services • Workshops and Seminars • Pre-employment Enhancement • Citizenship Class Community Projects & Volunteer Opportunities • Community Projects • Social Activities and Recreational Classes • Volunteer Opportunities Language Programs • English as a Second Language Classes • Heritage Language Classes • Pre-employment Language Training • Interpretation & Translation Services to Community Partners For more detailed and specific program information please dial direct to 604-534-7921 or visit our website at www.lcss.ca

Langley Community Services Phone: 604-534-7921 Website: www.lcss.ca Addiction Services Phone: 604-534-7230 Administration Offices Phone: 604-533-7989 Child & Family Services (Resource Programs) Phone: 604-534-7921 Child Care Resource & Referral Phone: 604-533-4425 Aldergrove Office Phone: 604-856-7970 Child & Family Services (Family Connections) Phone: 604-533-7920 Community Counselling Intake Phone: 604-532-2470

Immigrant & Multicultural Services Phone: 604-534-7810 Early Childhood Refugee Program Phone: 604-5347921(Main) Vancouver Crisis Line Phone: 604-872-3311 South Fraser Crisis Line Phone: 604-951-8855 Ministry of Children & Family Development Day Time Phone: 604-5142711 Night Time Phone: 604-660-8180 Mental Health Phone: 604-514-7940

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Meet me at Murrayville Square! … for a snack after swimming, some sushi after yoga, gotta get insurance, get my hair done, take the kids for lunch, research some supplements, buy some vitamins, downsize to a townhouse, look for vacation property, need a bigger house, pick up some party favours and streamers and a gift bag or two, don’t forget flowers for grandma, make a dental appointment, bottle some wine… everything’s there at Murrayville Square!

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Experience the convenience of shopping at Murrayville Square, an easy way to shop for all your needs!

• IGA MarketPlace 604.514.8301 • Safety Authority 604.539.3573 • The Wine Emporium 604.532.5388 • Well Beings 604.539.0500 • A&W 604.534.6333 • Esquires Coffee 604.534.0204 • Champers Hair 604.533.8011 • Murrayville Dollar Store 604.539.1422 • TD Canada Trust 604.514.5150 • Prudential Real Estate 604.533.3231 • Frames West Gallery 604.530.9015 • Panago Pizza 604.310.0001 • TaKe Sushi 604.533.0145 • Hillcrest Dental 604.539.0188 • Atkinson & Terry Insurance 604.532.5221 • Quizno’s Subs 604.530.6606 • Shopper’s Drug Mart 604.532.0515

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Places to stay: B&Bs Cranberry Country B&B 8865 Wright Street, Fort Langley 604-882-7567 With views of the back pasture at one end and a charming, tree lined scenario at the front. Choose to relax in the back garden or take a short stroll into the village of Fort Langley. For our more adventurous guests, our "Cranberry Carriage" awaits you - a beautiful, cranberry coloured tandem bicycle - available free of charge for our guests to tour the area.

LA Acres Bed & Breakfast 25 248 Street 604-857-0758 Come delight in a brand new home situated on 10 acres of beautiful rolling countryside. This home features an elegant & inviting interior design, with plenty of amenities for your comfort. Guests are welcome to enjoy the surrounding property as well, to swim in the pool, or pay

a visit to the resident horses. The possibilities for both relaxation & entertainment are endless.

Fort Guesthouse Bed & Breakfast 9097 Queen St., Fort Langley 604-309-6738 Conveniently located in the heart of a historic village and the birthplace of BC, The Fort Guesthouse, a two-story, half-century-old home, is Fort Langley’s newest Bed and Breakfast. Comfort and charm best describe this recently renovated home that offers two spacious guest rooms. Relax on the wooden front porch, or take a short stroll to �downtown� Fort Langley. And when you are done exploring the vicinity, slow down in the peaceful gardens surrounding the Fort Guesthouse.

Salmon River Guest House 8812 Glover Road, Fort Langley 604-888-7937 Character home bed and breakfast with two large rooms, shared bath

and sitting room. Situated at the entrance to the Village, within walking distance to shops, galleries and restaurants. Full cooked breakfast.

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Princess & the Pea Bed & Breakfast 21628 48 Avenue, 604 533-5569 Built in 1887 by one of the first European settlers in Langley, the Traveller’s Hotel is located in the historic Murrayville district. The establishment currently specializes in honeymoon accommodations.

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Organic Fair Trade Coffee & Tea Langley Municipal Building 20338 - 65 Ave, 604-533-0130 Murrayville #104, 22198 - 48 Ave, 604-532-1010 Walnut Grove #200 20330 - 88 Ave, 604-513-3632 Willoughby #1, 20202 - 66 Ave, 604-532-3960

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B&Bs 5 min from Hwy 1, easy access to ferries/US.Salt water swimming pool and hot tub.

Delicious home cooked full or continental breakfaSt. Wisteria House in the Fort 8813 Hudson St., Fort Langley 604-888-4912 Named for the abundance of flowering vines surrounding the main house, this home is located in the colourful village of Fort Langley in the Fraser Valley. It is only a short stroll to the quaint business district.

Places to stay: hotels, motels Hampton Inn 19500 Langley Bypass, 604 530-6545 Ramada Inn Langley 19225 - Hwy. 10 604 576-8388 For Reservations: 1-888-5768388 Best Western Langley 5978 Glover Road 604 530-9311 Best Western Country Meadows 3070 264 Street Aldergrove 604 856-9880 Coast Hotel 20393 Fraser Highway 604 530-1500 Days Inn 20250 Logan Avenue Langley 604 539-0100 Travelodge

20470 88 Avenue, Walnut Grove 604 888-4891 Sandman Hotel 8855 202 Street, Walnut Grove 604 888-7263 Holiday Inn Express 8750 204 Street Walnut Grove 604 882-2000 Super 8 Motel 26574 Gloucester Way, Langley / Aldergrove 604 856-8288

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PIANO AND MARTINI BISTRO

Now serving brunch Saturday and Sunday.

Check out our website for details on our new tapas menu.

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ONLY ONE IN THE VALLEY! We’re proud to have the Teapresso, a machine designed with the perfect time/temp/pressure to extract the essence out of tea.

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Fort Langley Fun Facts Did you know?

• That before it was named Allard Crescent after a prominent

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member of the Hudsons Bay Fort that north west Langley road along the Fraser was known as “Muenchs Road”. Edward Muench was one of the first farmers and fishermen to settle in the area. He was a founding father of the Municipality and signed the petition for incorporation in 1872. There have been members of the Muench family in West Langley to this day.

• That James Douglas, our esteemed first Governor was born in Guyana, had a Creole mother, a Scottish father and later married Amelia whose mother was a Cree First Nations woman. How appropriate for B.C. to have had such a multi-cultural forefather.

• That in 1924 the Fort Langley Women’s Institute President formed the Society that built the Fort Langley Community Hall. The Hall was built and remains run and maintained by the same volunteer Society. The Garden is the site of the Township “Spirit Square”.

• That the old velocipede which sits on the tracks outside the Langley Heritage Society CN Station was built in England in 1885, was used on B.C. railroads until it was replaced by more modern machines. It was donated to the Agricultural Museum in Fort Langley who restored it. It is lent to the CN Station site every summer where it is of great interest to the visitors.

• That the garden at the CN Station site is called Mrs.Simpson’s garden to commemorate the original Station garden that the Station mistress entered into the RR gardens contest in 1918.

The railroad authorities sponsored the contest to give the station masters wives a project to occupy them while their husbands were looking after the RR business.

• That Glover Road was named after a Fort Langley soldier who was killed in the First World War. Before that the street was “smugglers road” as it was a route used to move illegal goods past the Fort to the U.S. • That the Church of the Holy Redeemer on McMillan Island was the second church on that site. The Kwantlen Band built the first Church, St Martins in the 1860’s . The altar and seats were carved by August Seleepin. In 1902 the Oblate fathers from Mission supervised the rebuilding of the Church and renamed it The Church of the Holy Redeemer. Today it is a wonderful setting for weddings and celebrations.

• That June 3rd, 1957 was the first official sailing of the Albion Ferry. The final sailing was on July 31st, 2009 after the opening of the Golden Ears Bridge.

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Circle Farm Tour Visitors and Langley residents alike will get a fascinating glimpse of rural life in Langley when farms participating in the 2010 Circle Farm Tour open their gates for this self-guided tour.

Farm Tour guides are available in print throughout the community and online at www.circlefarmtour.com.

The Circle Farm Tour concept was started six years ago as a way to introduce to the public the variety of successful agri-businesses located in the community.

Vista D’Oro Farms & Winery

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With 500 acres in production, we are open year round.

Call now for price and availablity.

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A culinary agritourism destination, located on 10 acres in South Langley overlooking Campbell Valley Park and Golden Ears Mountain Range. Our Farmgate Shop and Tasting Room features our artisanal preserves, wines and orchard fruits grown on the farm as well as fresh baking, local artisanal cheeses and other delicious local products..

20856 - 4th Ave. 604514.3539 www.vistadoro.com Domaine de Chaberton Winery & Bacchus Bistro A fully operational winery. Our 55 acre property produces vitis vinifera grapes which are then used to make 100% BC wines. Public tours are offered daily. Visitors can see how wine is made from vine to bottle. Overlooking the vineyard, the Zagat rated Bacchus Bistro offers authentic French bistro cuisine prepared with a West Coast flair.

Winery: 604-530.1736 Bacchus Bistro: 604-530.9694 | 1064 – 216th Street www.domainedechaberton.com Select Roses Select Roses is a farm-style nursery/greenhouse specializing

in the hybridizing and growing of beautiful easy care garden roses.

Our nursery, located in South Langley, is as unique and special as the roses we sell. Being avid gardeners and rose growers, we pride ourselves in offering gardeners the finest in selection and quality of rose bushes in Western Canada.

March to July 31st. Closed all Tuesdays. 22771 – 38th Ave 604-530.5786 www.selectroses. ca Ralphs Farm Market Enjoy the healthy, seasonal treats of BC’s home-grown fruit and vegetables. Our seasonal Outdoor Cafe and Gazebos makes shopping a fun, relaxing event. In October, excitement stirs with a U-pick Pumpkin Patch, Saturday Hay Wagon Rides and field trips too!

22728 Fraser Hwy 604532.3033 www.ralphsfarmmarket.com Erikson’s Daylily Gardens Erikson’s produces exclusive daylily hybrids found nowhere else in the world. With over 3000 varieties of daylilies on display amid gardens of hundreds of

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Circle Farm Tour other unusual perennials and flowering trees, this is truly a unique garden experience. Our open house event for 2010 will be July 3 and 4. 24642 – 51 Ave 604-856.5758 www.plantlovers.com J.D. Farms Specialty Turkey Store J.D. Farms specialty turkeys are certified free of antibiotics and animal bi products. Visit the farmgate store and sample fresh and smoked sausages and ready to eat meals. Check out our new Bistro serving fresh turkey sandwiches and soups. Don’t forget your fresh certified J.D. specialty turkey for those special occasions at Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter.

24726-52Ave, • 604-856.2431 www.jdfarms.ca Krause Berry Farms Enjoy the “Berry Best” in strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries, freshly picked corn and green beans. Treat yourself to our famous berry shortcakes and delicious pies, or just relax on the porch with an oldfashioned berry milkshake.

Take home specialty jams, jellies, syrups and gift baskets. Kids love to visit our farm animals and fenced play area.

6179 – 248 Street 604-856.5757 www.krauseberryfarms.com Thunderbird Show Park Situated on 85 acres minutes from Hwy 1; the largest venue of its kind on Canada’s West Coast.

Bring your family and spend a day with us enjoying World Cup Show Jumping, breed shows, pony rides, auctions and festivals. Try out our 18 hole par 72 all grass putting course. Gift shop, Thunderbird Tack Shop and Vendor Row shops during our major events.

May to October 24550 – 72nd Ave. 604-888.4585 www.thunderbirdshowpark.com The Fort Wine Company We are a Cranberry grower, our berries are used to manufacture fruit wine, balsamic vinegar and fruit juice. Our products are sold at our on-site retail store and our wines are distributed through Government and private liquor stores. We offer tours of our farm and Winery and for the past year have been the demonstration farm for the Fort Langley Cranberry Festival.

26151 – 84 Avenue, 604-857.1101 www. thefortwineco.com Aldor Acres Dairy Centre Visit our unique dairy farm designed to educate

and entertain. Our guided tours provide hands on farm opportunities while demonstrating a normal day on a Canadian dairy farm. All visitors will feed and milk a cow and enjoy calf feeding. Make it your next family adventure, and you will walk away feeling great about where your local dairy foods come from.

8301 – 252 St. 604-888.2403 www.aldoracres.com Driediger Farms B.C.’s farm fresh berries! Mouth-watering strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, red & black currants and blackberries for sale from our family farm.

U-pick also available in clean, supervised fields.

Bring your own pails or buy one from us. B.C. produced vegetables and tree fruits (in season).

Families welcome (sorry, pets not allowed in fields).

23823 72nd Ave. 604-888.1665 www.driedigerfarms.com Cedar Rim Nursery Cedar Rim Nursery started as a small hobby in 1978 and has grown to become the largest retail/ wholesale nursery on the west coast. We are situated on 45 acres just minutes from historic Fort Langley, with an additional 100 acres of production spread throughout the valley. We carry a vast selection of plant material, including ornamental and shade trees reaching up to 20’ tall, ornamental shrubs, perennials, bulbs, tropicals and garden supplies. Come spend a day with us and let us show you a whole new world of gardening!

7024 Glover Road 604-888.4491 www.cedarrim. com Tuscan Farm Gardens Newly relocated on 14 acres of original Hudson Bay farmland, the Apothecary Shop features plant based body care products, lavender gifts, tea, (and more) hand made with the finest ingredients, pure essential oils and infusions of healing herbs from our organic Apothecary Garden. Meadow Suite, a casual elegant 1 BR suite overlooking meadow and mountain views, is available. 3-night min.

22317 64 Avenue | 604-530-1997 www.tuscanfarmgardens.com Langley Community Farmers Market The Langley Community Farmers Market invites you to discover a market where our over 30 vendors “make it, bake it or grow it” offering an amazing array of inseason produce, fruit, processed foods and quality arts and crafts. Join us Wednesdays from continued next page

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Circle Farm Tour 3-7 from May 26 to October 6.

Wednesdays 3pm-7pm May 26 to October 6, 2010 Kwantlen University: Glover Road Parking Lot (20901 Langley Bypass)www.langleycommunityfarmersmarket.com A Bread Affair Food reviewers and food lovers have dubbed us “B.C.’s best bread� - a compliment we take seriously. Bread is a part of the tradition of our country. Whether that is the country white loaf, our sourdoughs, or the uniquely B.C. cranberry semolina bread using coarsely ground, high protein flour, and local cranberries, every A Bread Affair loaf uses only natural ingredients, baked from scratch, using a natural leavening process.

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Wineries

and our very own brewery Neck of Woods Vineyards & Winery 3033 - 232 St. 604-539-9463 Open daily from 11am-6pm www.neckofthewoods.ca Neck of the Woods complements their own grapes with some of the finest fruit that the Okanagan has to offer, giving their wines an exceptional BC taste. All of their wines are handcrafted, aged and bottled on-site.

Township 7 Vineyards & Winery 21152-16th Ave. (at 212 St.) 604-532-1766 website: www.township7.com Award-winning and acclaimed handcrafted wines are produced in small lots from the best vineyards in the south Okanagan Valley and from the vineyards at their winery in Langley. Exceptional wines that are complex, flavourful and well balanced. Tastings and tours are

available during wineshop hours or by appointment.

The Fort Wine Company 26151-84 Avenue • 604-857-1101 www.thefortwineco.com Call ahead to book tours.

The Fort Wine Co. is one of British Columbia's premier fruit wineries.

They produce 11 different wines while supporting local berry farms and fruit farmers all over B.C. Tasting Bar, Retail Outlet Store, Bistro.

Domaine de Chaberton & Bacchus Bistro 1064 - 216 St. • 604-530-1736 www.domainedechaberton.com Bacchus Bistro: Reservations recommended. 604-530-9694.

Experience the award-winning tastes of Domaine De Chaberton Estate Winery. Open for tours, sampling, and sales.

Blackwood Lane Vineyards & Winery 25180 - 8th Ave.

Come in and enjoy a fresh "Made To Order" Homestyle Lunch

www.blackwoodlanewinery.com By appointment only.

The estate vineyard produces Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. Construction of a new winery building which will house the only barrel cave in the Fraser Valley and state-of-the-art facilities is underway.

Dead Frog Brewery 604-856-1055 1-27272 Gloucester Way, Aldergrove www.deadfrogbrewery.com Offering four unique craft brewed and refreshing beers that range from dark to light. Dead Frog beer is not pasteurized and contains no preservatives.

Canoe Cove

Visitors are always welcome.

Fresh in-house Baked Goods Fresh Premium Coffee Ice Cold Beer and Wine Selection Air Conditioning Amazing Signature Salads!

Business Lunches dropped off and created to suit your needs

Ritz Catering and Coffee House Mention you saw the ad, we'll treat you to a small latte. #104 - 19289 Langley Bypass, Surrey (behind Wolfe Mazda) 604-576-9143 • www.ritzcatering.ca HOURS MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM - 3PM

Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery is home of the award-winning wines of Chaberton, Canoe Cove, and the Zagat-rated Bacchus Bistro.

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Tourism Langley Tourism continues to be one of the largest resource industries in our province, and is now considered to be the fastest growing industry in B.C. Tourism generates approximately $14 billion to the overall economy, supporting over 130,000 jobs.

There are over 18,000 tourismrelated businesses in B.C., and between 300 to 500 new tourism businesses are started each year.

This supports approximately one in every 10 jobs in our province.

Tourism is in fact, an export product because visitor’s travel to B.C. and purchase our product – the “B.C. Experience�. Currently, after forestry, it is the second-largest earner of income for the province.

When you review these statistics, it is no wonder that communities are trying to position themselves to capitalize on the opportunities. Officially launched in January, 2008, Tourism Langley is one of over 50 recognized DMO’s. A not-for-profit society, Tourism Langley is governed by an independent Board of Directors, led this year by Chair, John Aldag, Fort Langley National Historic Site, Vice-Chair, Stan Duckworth, Fort Langley, Secretary-Treasurer, Dave Struthers, Sandman Hotels & Inns, Laurie Braaten, Coast Cas-

cades Hotel & Casino, Ted Bowman, Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce, Jody Henderson, Greater Vancouver Zoo, Susan Magnusson School of Music, Carla Robin, Sport Langley, Alnoor Tejpar, Best Western Hotels, and ex-officio’s Councillor Bev Dornan, Township of Langley and Mayor Peter Fassbender, City of Langley. The organization is charged with a mandate to deliver effective marketing strategies that will generate increased visitation to Langley, encourage extended stays, and produce more revenues for businesses in Langley.

Speared by Premier Gordon Campbell’s challenge to double tourism revenues by 2015, Tourism Langley has committed to tourism growth and their efforts will be targeted at generating demand for the high quality and endless choices of experiences one can expect here.

Capitalizing on post-Olympic opportunities and given the diverse blend of product and services and ideal geographical location is well positioned to see continued results of their investment in tourism.

Recognizing this is a multi-dimensional and highly competitive industry, Tourism Langley strives to deliver programs that heighten awareness to our own residents

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while capturing the imaginations of our day-trippers, regional and international travelers. A fresh approach to customer-focused and results-oriented strategies include working with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Arts on various development programs such as internationally recognized WorldHost, and enhancement to services at the new Langley Visitor Centre located at the Langley Events Centre, where their experienced Counsellors and Volunteers have a direct impact on the visitor experience and lasting impression of the community.

In summary, tourism fosters community spirit and improves the image of a city. In return, we create more ambassadors for our city and our enhanced image will enable Langley to attract new businesses, workers and residents. Through effective programs, tourism will also increase a visitor’s satisfaction, resulting in new and return visits to our community.

For additional information about Langley, or of our region and province – contact Tourism Langley, 7888 – 200th St.,604-888.1477 or toll free: 1.888.788.1477 www.tourism-langley.ca

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2010 BC Summer Games July 22-25 Langley Township is in the midst of preparations to host the 2010 BC Summer Games this July.

Exactly 100 days after the Games Torch is lit out front of the new Summer Games offices at Langley Events Centre on April 21, the Games themselves will present 35 events involving 23 sports.

The Games will be hosted primarily at venues spread throughout Langley Township, including Aldergrove Athletic Park Events Centre in Willoughby, Walnut Grove Community Centre Rowing and Paddling Centre in Fort Langley, and George Preston Recreation Centre in Brookswood. Some events will also be held in Langley City, Abbotsford, Fleetwood, and Crescent Beach.

Organizers are expecting as many as 10,000 athletes and supporters to pack the 7 p.m. opening ceremonies at McLeod Athletic Park on Thursday, July 22. The closing ceremonies will take place at 2 p.m. on July 25 at another of the well-used Games venues, the Langley Events Centre. Organizers are planning for another 5,000 spectators to congratulate and bid adieu to B.C.’s top amateur athletes.

To put on the massive show involving about 3,000 athletes

and another 1,000 coaches and officials, organizers are busily recruiting between 3,000 and 4,000 volunteers for a variety of tasks that will have to be handled during and leading up to the Games. Those wishing to volunteer can do so online at www.bcgames.net.

Friends of the Games will have to raise several hundred thousand dollars in the coming months.

“We are looking for 100 businesses in Langley to contribute $2,000 and another 20 to contribute $5,000 in order to fund some of the most necessary supplies needed to host these athletes and their families,” Jamey Paterson, vice-president, BC Summer Games, said in a letter to potential supporters.

Anyone interested in making a financial contribution can contact Paterson at jameypaterson@ shaw.ca or 604-290-4447.

“I believe that, if we all rally together and contribute to these games, we will showcase all that Langley has to offer and make this a memorable experience for each athlete and visitor to our community,” said Games president Michael Jackstien.

“Our goal is to put on the best Games and leave a legacy to be proud of.”

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Langley Community Farmers Market The Langley Community Farmers Market is pleased to welcome vendors and customers to participate in Langley’s tastiest outdoor market. From May 26th through October 6th, 2010 each Wednesday from 3pm – 7pm in the Glover Road parking lot at the Kwantlen University Campus, you will find more than 30 vendors who “Make it, Bake it or Grow it” selling the very best this region has to offer.

Come meet the vendors who grew the plants from seedlings, picked peak of season fruit from the trees, pulled vegetables fresh from the earth, baked mouth-watering artisan bread and other treats or prepared jams, pickles and preserves; they load their trucks early in the day to bring their incredible products here to Langley. Enjoy some live entertainment while you learn about where you food comes from and how it is grown, you might even leave with a tip or two and maybe a delicious new recipe from a local chef. Bring your own basket or shopping bag and be ready to carry delicious seasonal products home to your own kitchen for the whole family to enjoy.

Admission is free – parking is $1 but reimbursable at any vendor stall with purchase.

For more information about the Langley Community Farmers Market and what you will find there please visit the website www.langleycommunityfarmersmarket.com

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BBQ on the Bypass

The 5th Annual BBQ on the Bypass is being hosted and organized by the staff at Well Seasoned gourmet food store and cooking school in Langley. Owner, Angie Quaale, was introduced to competitive barbequing in 2004 when she met BBQ evangelist and Canadian BBQ Champion Rockin’ Ronnie Shewchuk.

Angie figured the best way to join the quest for the ultimate BBQ was to host a competition. In 2005 she invited teams to Langley, from all over the Pacific Northwest and, as a result, the BBQ on the Bypass was born.

Don’t miss the 5th Annual Well Seasoned BBQ on the By Pass Sunday September 19th, 2010 11am – 5pm www.bbqonthebypass.com www.wellseasoned.ca

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LAPS rescues more than 1000 animals per year, many of which need medical attention.

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Our mandate is to promote the physical, emotional and psychological well-being of companion animals in Langley.

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Explore the great outdoors with man’s best friend When the sun is shining people just want to jump outside and enjoy it. Man’s best friend is no different. But where can you take your fourlegged friend and let him run freely without getting in trouble? Well, the answer is easy in Langley.

There is a great selection of dog parks in all areas of Langley. Aldergrove Lake Park Lefeuvre Road, and Eight Avenue) is a lovely place with a large fenced in area that your pup is sure to enjoy for a long time. The operating hours are from 8 a.m. to dusk and just in case you forgot, they have doggie bags on site. After some free-running try strapping on the leash and talking a leisurely walk through the groomed trails.

Derby Reach Park (North Langley and the Fraser River at 208 Street) is a great place to spend a sunny afternoon with the entire family. The large fenced in area allows your dog to run and have fun, he’ll even take a chance to splash around the beach. On site there are doggie bags, restrooms, benches and tables, and trash cans. Also there is an abundance of parking and is handicap accessible. This park is accessible from dawn until dusk.

In Brookswood, residents and visitors can visit the Brookswood Dog Park (204 Street near 44 Avenue) between dawn and dusk. This fenced in park has a doggie bag dispenser and some wheelchair access. A new parking lot was recently put in, making it easier to drive your furry friend home. But be sure to bring a towel or rag, if you get caught in the rain, things can get messy.

Langley Passive Park (36 Avenue at 208 Street) is a great place to go when both you and your four-legged companion need to cool off.

With a huge lake surrounded by trails and fields, everyone is sure to enjoy themselves. Tables, benches and doggie bags are all available to use at this partially fenced in park.

Walnut Grove Park’s off-leash area is the perfect place to introduce your dog to the concept of being off leash. Open from dawn till dusk, this small, fenced in area has benches and doggie bags for your use.

There is plenty of street parking available.

Last but certainly not least is Willoughby Open Field (200 Street and 69 Avenue.) This is an unofficial off-leash dog area runs parallel to 200 Street. The owners of the field allow access for dogs and their owners.

Please bring your own doggie bag as there are none provided on-site.

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Festivals and Events May 1st 48th Annual Langley Walk Bring your family and friends to this FREE event and walk, run, or bike your way through the 5km route and explore your community. The first 1000 finishers receive a commemorative crest!

CONTACT: 604-514-2940 May 22nd-24th, 2010 Victoria Day Weekend, Fort Langley 10am-5pm Enjoy Victoria day at an original Victorian setting. Participate in lawn games or enjoy the site as you explore the nooks and crannies; fun for all ages. Don't miss the annual May Day parade in the village on Monday, May 24.

Langley Children and Youth Festival June 4th & 5th, 2010 10am-5pm Fort Langley National Historic Site is proud to host the Langley Children and Youth Festival, presented by the Langley Arts Council. Enjoy sand art, mask making, puppet shows, story time, fibre arts and more.

June 6 5th Annual Langley Jazz Festival The Langley Jazz Festival is a FREE, one-day, outdoor event, held at three stages placed throughout Douglas Park in downtown Langley, BC. It is meant to showcase the talent of many Langley residents, including our high school jazz bands, and to welcome talent from across the Lower Mainland.

Bring your own chair or blanket, and your dancing shoes and come and come spend the day with us.

In celebration of their 40 years in business, the Langley Jazz Festival is teaming with Tom Lee Music to provide a fourth stage: Join them at 19638 Fraser Highway between 12pm and 4pm on Saturday, June 6th, for music, food and festivities!

For more information call 604-825-

7045 or visit www.langleyjazz.com June 14 – August 30 Market in the Park Saturdays 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Douglas Park Call 604-514-2865 for more information.

Brookswood Village Summer Fest Saturday, June date TBA, Fun entertainment for the whole family. For more information contact www.brookswoodvillage.com June 19 Community Day and Parade Celebration The City of Langley hosts this annual celebration as a kick-off to summer on Saturday, June 19; this celebration begins with a parade and then finishes off with a community celebration in Douglas Park.

The celebration includes music, live entertainment, food, the Junior Fire Fighter challenge and several other activities in the park. Come on down and join in the fun and celebrate being a part of the City of Langley.

Parade starts at 10:00 am along Fraser Highway between 201A-207 Streets.

Family Fun at Douglas Park 11am – 4:00 pm events@langleycity.ca June 19, 21 National Aboriginal Day 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Fort Langley National Historic Site Celebrate the key role that First Nations communities played in the history of Fort Langley. Join us to share in the rich culture, history and traditions that live on in BC today.

include activities for all ages. For event times and more information visit www.langleycanadaday.ca.

July 1 Fort Langley Canada Day July 1st, 10am-5pm Celebrate Canada Day at the birthplace of BC! Get a slice of the action with barrel races, tug-of-war contests, and cake, of course.

Fort Langley National Historic Site.

Aldergrove Canada Day Held at the Aldergrove Kinsmen Heritage Park (32 Avenue between 271 Street and 272 Street).

July 9 – August 27 City of Langley Summer Concert Series Fridays 6:00 – 8:00 pm Douglas Park Community Stage Bring your blankets and lawn chairs down to the Douglas Park Spirit Square on Friday Nights to enjoy your FREE weekly summer concert series. Each week will feature a new local talent. For more information call 604-514-2941.

July 3 & 4, 10 am to 4pm.

9th Annual Open House Event at Erikson’s Daylily Gardens. See the gardens in full bloom, along with exhibits from other local nurseries and vendors; the VanDusen Master Gardeners and the Aldergrove Daylily Society will also be on hand, along with light harp music and much more. Admission is by donation with partial proceeds to the Critter Care Wildlife Society. Call 604-856-5758 for more info July 23 - 25 Aldergrove Fair Days and Parade South Aldergrove Park www.aldergrovefairdays.com

CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS June 30 & July 1 Langley Canada Day McLeod Athletic Park Langley Canada Day Celebrations is one of the largest Canada Day Celebrations in Western Canada.

The 15th Annual Celebration will

July 31st – August 2nd Brigade Days, Fort Langley National Historic Site 10am-5pm Explore the fort with dozens of fur trade period re-enactors. Watch black powder demonstrations, and participate in activities and

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Festivals and Events programs.

August 12-22 Bard In The Valley Hold on to your Heart. Cupid is Armed and Dangerous! Bring your friends and family to “Bard in the Park” for a FREE evening of entertainment brought to you by the Bard in the Valley Non-Profit Society in partnership with the City of Langley. Presenting Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a comedy about two people in love with the wrong partners leading lives complicated by city law, feuding faerie loyalty and love.

Settle in and enjoy the hilarity that follows!

Douglas Park Spirit Square (20550 Douglas Crescent) CONTACT: 604-514-2902 August 21 16th Annual Arts Alive! Festival 10:00 am – 5:00 pm If visual and performing arts are your pleasure, Downtown Langley is the place to be on the third Saturday of every August. The streets of Downtown Langley come alive with over 100 participants including the fine arts, artisans and crafters, a multicultural venue, a first nations display and an exciting children’s activity area. See artists demonstrate their techniques and talented musicians perform on three entertainment stages. This "free, fun for the whole family event" is a great way to spend your day. visit www.downtownlangley.com for information.

August 28 & 29 9th Annual International Festival Willoughby Park, by the Langley Events Centre: 7888 - 200 Street.

People of all cultures share their roots, heritage and traditions through performing arts, music, dance, song, ethnic foods, visual arts and business marketplaces. www.internationalfestival.ca Sept 11-12, 2010 4th Annual

Langley Speedway Reunion info at: www.langleyspeedway.ca September 18 & 19 31st Annual Country Celebration 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Experience the charm of an oldfashioned country fair — Campbell Valley Regional Park.

This fabulous fall tradition combines nature, heritage, agriculture and community is back and more fun than ever with new activities such as fruit and veggie stamp workshops, in addition to all the old family-friendly favourites such as kite-making, horse-drawn wagon rides and llama obstacle courses.

From mini donuts to freshly squeezed lemonade, choose from a variety of classic country fair food to fuel your day’s activities.

Sunday Morning Pancake Breakfast 10am-noon $5/adult, $2/child Proceeds benefit local salmon enhancement projects.

For more information contact Metro Vancouver Regional Parks at 604432-9361 or visit www.metrovancouver.org/countrycelebration.

September 19 Terry Fox Run 9:00 am Walnut Grove Community Centre, Langley City TBA, Aldergrove September 26 4th Annual Langley Times Rotary Run check website for new changes for 2010: peninsularunners.com September 28 BC Rivers Day Community Festival 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Williams Park October 11 14th annual Cranberry Festival October 9th, 10am-5pm Plenty of activities and events throughout the village of Fort Langley and at the National Historic Site.

October 1st-3rd, 8th-10th, 15th17th, 22nd-24th, 2010

7-10pm Ghost Walks Join us for our 4th annual Ghost Walks. Starting at the Fort, your costumed guide will take you on a chilling historical tour of Fort Langley village where the tales of long dead residents come alive. Watch your back though! So mesmerizing are the stories, that the ghosts have been known to follow along too! Warm up at the end with hot chocolate and treats. Call 604513-4777 for advance tickets. Plan early! This event usually sells out!

November 13 – December 21 Pioneer Passport to Christmas For more information and participating merchants visit www. pioneerpassporttochristmas.com.

Eerie Nights of Fright October 29th-31st, 2010 7-10pm Fort Langley National Historic Site gets haunted! Watch your back: thirsty vampires and ghastly ghouls roam the site trolling for the innocent – this is scariest place to be for Halloween! The buildings are transformed into haunted houses, and frights lurk around every corner. It promises to be a great night of fun for those who like to be spooked every once and a while.

Earlier in the evening we keep things “non-boo” for the tykes, but after lights-out... watch out! Call 604-513-4777 for advance tickets.

The Birthplace of BC Gallery Douglas Day November 19th, 2010 10am-5pm Celebrate British Columbia at its birthplace: Fort Langley! On November 19th, 1858 Governor James Douglas read a proclamation in Fort Langley's Big House declaring the territory a British Colony. Our costumed staff and volunteers will be out in force providing activities and fun for the whole family. continued following page

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Old-Fashioned Musical Christmas December 9th, 2010 7-9pm Join in an evening of music and carols in a magical setting. Join in the singing around the bonfire, enjoy the music of performers from around the Fraser Valley, share warm wishes with Santa, and enjoy hot chocolate and treats. Fort Langley National Historic Site.

Holiday Festivities at Fort Langley December 22nd – January 2nd, 10am-5pm Enjoy the festive season in traditional style. Early birds can help start the forge, light the bake oven and raise the flag. Bask in the wintry scene and learn how the residents of Fort Langley celebrated Christmas as you sip a hot drink by the fire.

November 29 Village of Christmas Lighting Ceremony 5:00 – 7:00 pm Fort Langley.

December 1 – 13 Christmas in Williams Park 6:00 – 9:00 pm For more information www.tol.bc.ca.

December 6 Breakfast with Santa 8:00 – 10:00 am Aldergrove Kinsmen Centre.

December 4 Country Christmas Celebration - Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, partake in Christmas caroling and join us for a hayride.

WHEN: first Saturday in December LOCATION: Douglas Recreation Centre, 20550 Douglas Crescent, Downtown Langley, BC CONTACT: 604-514-2865 December 4 Magic of Christmas Parade

WHEN: first Saturday in December LOCATION: Downtown Langley, BC CONTACT: 604-514-2865 December 11th Aldergrove Christmas Parade 6:00 – 7:00 pm For more information call 604-351-1175.

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Before you trash it‌ The following items are banned or liquids, gasoline, pesticides, (and other restricted and are not to be included in household hazardous waste), tires, your household garbage. oil, oil filters, (and empty containers), Banned Materials: yard trimmings and green waste, blue Corrugated cardboard, newsprint, box recyclables, beverage containers, office paper, gypsum drywall, lead- (except milk containers), medications acid (car) batteries, electronic waste, and pharmaceuticals (including personal computers, printers, Restricted Materials and T.V.s, paints, solvents, flammable appliances, asbestos, compact, Beverage Containers, Juice and Cardboard Milk cartons City of Langley Op. Centre Langley Recycling Centre 5713 198th St. 20137 Industrial Ave., 604-514-2910 604 532-8007 Super Save Head Office Fraser Valley Bottle Depot - Murrayville 19395 Langley ByPass 108 22575 Fraser Hwy 604-533-4423 604-533-8807 Willowbrook Recycling Walnut Grove Bottle and Return 19641 60th ave Centre 604 532 0225 #3 9640 201 St. Ink Cartridges 604-513-0420 Purolator Willowbrook Recycling 6131 200th st 19641 60th Ave. 604-513-6100 604 532 0225 Staples Plastics 20055 Willowbrook Drive Blue Planet Plastics Recycling 604-514-2160 9640 201 Street, Metal Recycling 604 888-7288 West Coast Metal Recyling Electronics 19841 - 57A Avenue Fraser Valley Bottle Depot 604 534-3531 108 22572 Fraser Hwy. Batteries - Household 604-533-8807 Township of Langley Civic Facility Cust Langley Recycling Centre Service 20338 - 65 Avenue 20137 Industrial Avenue, Operations Centre 604 532-8007 4700 - 224 Street

fluorescent bulbs and tubes, milk containers (includes soy and rice milk), rechargeable batteries, sod, propane tanks, odorous or dusty loads. For more information please contact The Recycling Council of BC www.rcbc.bc.ca.

See list below: Batteries - Auto Edmonds Batteries household paints, pesticides, flammable liquids, and gasoline: Walnut Grove Bottle Depot #224, 9640 - 201 Street 604-513.0420 Household Paint Only Langley Recycling Centre 20137 Industrial Avenue, 604 532-8007‎ Drywall New West Gypsum Recycling 38 Vulcan Street New Westminster 604-520-6647 CDs and Covers Genisis 26049 30A Ave. 604-607-1117 Light Bulbs and Fluorescent Bulbs NuLife 3347 262 St Aldergrove 604) 857-5588

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Parks & Hikes Fortunately for Langley residents, one doesn’t have to venture far from home to get close to nature.

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We have designed this race course to be the most scenic half marathon in the country!

The community offers a multitude of wonderful areas in which to walk, skate, hike, bike, horseback, or even set up a picnic.

Aldergrove Lake Regional Park Features: 9.5 km Hiking/Walking Trails, 7km of Horseback Trails and 7.5km of Cycling Trails. Swimming at Aldergrove Lake is open from the beginning of the Victoria Day weekend in May to the end of the Labour Day weekend in September.

Dogs must be under control at all times. There are on-leash and leashoptional areas in the park. The dog off-leash area is in the northeast corner of the park at the corner of Lefeuvre Road and Huntingdon Road.

Some facilities at the lake area are wheelchair accessible. Trails are subject to use and weathering which may degrade them to the point where their original accessible design has been compromised. It is advisable to take an able-bodied person with you.

Derby Reach Regional Park has over 15 kilometres of trails through fields that were once farmed by pioneers. Walkers, runners and mountain bikers can be found along the Fort to Fort trail, which links Derby Reach, the original site of the Hudson Bay Fort with the original Fort Langley National Historic Site.

First time visitors to this park are advised to travel north on 208th Street (if coming from Highway 1). Take the 200th Street exit and cross over to 208th on 88th Avenue and watch for the green and yellow park entrance signs.

“We Fit Feet” www.peninsularunners.com LANGLEY: 604-888-1338, 1-20349 88 Ave. WHITE ROCK: 604-531-7879, 1708 152nd St ABBOTSFORD: 604-746-1338 2540 Montrose Ave.

The heritage area, just beyond the Edgewater Bar, provides access to both the Houston trail and the Fort to Fort trail.

Brae Island Regional Park is located across Bedford Channel from the Historic Village of Fort Langley in an area rich with wildlife and steeped in history and culture. It offers a range of recreational opportunities for day visitors and overnight campers. Located on Glover Rd.,

immediately north of the village.

Walk or ride through the awe-inspiring coastal forest and wetlands at Campbell Valley Park, also prized as one of the best picnic sites in the Fraser Valley. Choose from any one of the three tabled sites or simply spread out a blanket under a shady tree. After enjoying a bite to eat, work off the calories by walking or riding through the serene trails.

Glen Valley Follow 88th Avenue behind the National Historic Fort Site. Tidal fishing in the Fraser. River: Fishing in GVRD Parks is subject to regulations set out by the Provincial Government for fresh water and by the Federal Government for tidal waters. Trail Information: Hiking / Walking 3 km; Horseback riding 2 km; Cycling 2.5 km Campbell Valley Park is located between 200th and 216th Streets and 4th and 20th Avenues. Park Features at a glance.

Trail Information: Hiking / Walking 29 km; Horseback riding 14 km; Cycling 1 km Reservable Facilities: Camp Coyote group camp (capacity 40 campers); Old Orchard picnic shelter (seats 100); Little River Bowl/Historic Langley Speedway (capacity 2000); Riding ring and other equestrian facilities Sendall Gardens is one of Langley City’s best-kept secrets.

Set up on 3.67 acres of land, unique plants, shrubs, trees and trees provide a picturesque, peaceful setting perfect for wedding or family photos.

Several types of wild birds such as chickens, ducks, geese and pigeons roam the gardens and paddle about in the tranquil pond.

Sendall Gardens is located at 201A St. and 50th Ave. Another popular park is Williams Park, located along the Salmon River. It can be accessed by heading east on 70A Avenue, off 232 Street. The road is located just south of Highway 1 and just off Highway 10.

Williams Park has picnic areas, trails and lots of welcome shade in the summer months.

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Drop in Lacrosse Dates: Mon May 3-Aug 9 Dates: Mon May 3-Aug 9 Time: 3:00-4:30pm Time: 3:00-4:30pm Helmet, stick and gloves Helmet, stick & gloves mandatory! mandatory!

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To Register Call: 604-530-1323 Ext 21 or 22 Come join us for a summer full of fun and friendship at YMCA Day Camps. With four different community locations between Langley and Surrey, the Tong Louie Family YMCA offers a wide variety of child and youth day camps to meet the needs of the active, the creative and the adventurous in a safe and healthy environment.

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Recreational Sports Langley offers a great variety of community sports. Langley City Recreation Dept. and Langley Township Recreation Department publish recreation guides both in paper copies and online. Copies are also available at local community centres. Langley Township: www.tol.bc.ca Langley City: www.city.langley.bc.ca Both list contacts for community groups.

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BMX Bicycle Racing BMX racing takes place at the Langley BMX Track, north of the Langley Civic Centre at 42 Ave. and 206 St. Fees, safety requirements apply. www.langleybmx.com or 604514-2691.

Fishing At Derby Reach Regional Park on Allard Crescent, dedicated folk fish from the banks of the Fraser River for salmon. Fishing the Fraser is also possible from Glen Valley Regional Park. The Nicomekl River has cutthroat trout and salmon while the Salmon River has those two plus steelhead. Latimer Lake, at 28 Ave., and 200 St, is a former gravel pit stocked with rainbow trout. Check provincial regulations for closures, and other limitations.

Bowling Alder Alley, Aldergrove 604 856-2034 27070 Fraser Hwy Langley Lawn Bowling Club 604 514-2695 20471 54th Ave

Curling The Langley Curling Club offers league curling from the end of September to mid-March. The club is at 20699-42 Ave., 604-530-8218.

Juniors/novices programs start at age 10.

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Gymnastics Gymnastics programs are offered through Langley Township’s Parks and Recreation programs.

Flip City, a private enterprise, offers recreational and competitive gymnastics at 105 - 20740 Mufford Cres., 604-533-3362.

Langley Gymnastics Foundation is a non-profit organization offering both recreational and competitive gymnastics at the Langley Events Centre, 604-532-1022 or langleygymnastics.org Ice Skating, Speedskating, Hockey

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Recreational Sports Langley has five ice complexes.

Aldergrove Community Arena, 2882 - 272 St., 604-856-1517; George Preston Centre, 20699 - 42 Avenue, 604-530-1323; Twin Rinks, 5700 Langley Bypass, 604-532-TWIN; National Training Rinks, 110 - 20740 Mufford Crescent, 604-534-7825; Walnut Grove Sportsplex, 20165 91A Ave., 604-882-1611.

In-line Skating Walnut Grove Sportsplex, 2016591A Ave., across from Colossus Theatre offers lessons, public and family skating, adult and kids roller hockey. Details: 604-888-5688.

Jogging Tracks Aldergrove Athletic, 29 Avenue & 269 Street McLeod Athletic Park, 56 Avenue & 216 Street Walnut Grove, 89 Avenue & Walnut Grove Drive Outdoor ball hockey can be played at James Hill Park, 222 St. and Old Yale Road; Murrayville Outdoor Activity Park at 221 Street and 48A Ave., and West Langley Park at 208 St. and 94 Ave. Lacrosse Langley Minor Lacrosse information can be found at www.langleylacrosse.com Swimming W.C. Blair Recreation Centre has a wave pool, dedicated lanes for medium and fast length swimmers, diving, play and wading areas at 22200 Fraser Hwy. Walnut Grove Community Centre has a large main pool, 75-metre waterslide, dedicated lanes for lengths, sauna, steam room, wheelchair accessible therapy pool, adult hot tub, diving, wading areas and a lazy river flowing through a recreational pool at

8889 Walnut Grove Dr. Al Anderson Memorial Pool in City Park, 4901 - 207 St., competition size, outdoor pool open mid-April to Labour Day. Aldergrove Park and Fort Langley Park also have outdoor pools.

Aldergrove Lake is a warm lake with a swimming area. Check our parks chart in this guide for addresses.

Be good to your feet!

Tennis Langley has tennis courts throughout many of its neighborhoods. See the parks amenities chart on page 97-98 for locations.

Skateboard Parks Brookswood Skateboard Park, 42 Avenue and 207 Street: beside the George Preston Recreation Centre Langley Skateboard Park, 203 Street: between 62 Avenue and 64 Avenue

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Murrayville Outdoor Activity Park, 48A Avenue and 221 Street: beside the W.C. Blair Recreation Centre South Aldergrove Park, 29 Avenue and 267B Street: beside the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre Walnut Grove Skateboard Park, 88 Avenue and Walnut Grove Drive: beside the Walnut Grove Community Centre Soccer Langley has a variety of community soccer associations for boys, girls and adults.

Boys: www.luysa.com Girls: www.langleyfc.com fraservalleysoccer.com Aldergrove: www.aldergroveunitedsoccer.com

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Golf a Round Belmont Golf Course Ltd. 22555 Telegraph Trail, 604-888-9898 Built in 1993, Belmont plays to a par 70 at 6,416 yards from the championship blue tees, to as short as 4,951 yards from the gold tees. Belmont offers excellent year round course conditions and may be enjoyed by golfers of all levels of ability. They are also furnished with a lounge, patio, dinning room and banquet rooms.

Fort Langley Golf Course 9782 McKinnon Crescent, 604-888-5911 www.fortlangleygolf.com This semi-private, 18 hole, par 71 championship course is 6,377 yards of greenery approximately 3-1/2 miles northeast of highway 1. They are fully equipped with rental carts, and clubs, as well as a pro-shop stocked with everything you might need for a great game. Memberships, season passes, gift certificates and 10 game passes available.

Hazelmere Country Club 18150 8th Avenue, 604-538-1818 www.hazelmere.com Challenging 72 par course. Golf shop, food and beverage and casual sports lounge with patio and fine

dining. Specializes in corporate tournaments, weddings and banquets.

Langley Golf Centre 21550 44th Avenue, 604-534-4555 www.langleygolfcentre.com Langley Golf Centre has been serving the golfing world since 1980 with its great par 3 course that appeals to both novice golfers learning their swing and experienced golfers improving their short game. There is also a large 2 storey driving range with heated stalls for year-round practice. They have great practice facilities, a stocked up pro shop, and Par Buster Bistro that will leave you full and satisfied. A 300 seat conference / banquet centre is currently in the works.

Newlands Golf Course 21025 48 Avenue, 604-533-3288 www.newlandsgolf.com You will appreciate Newlands challenging 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course. After your game of golf, relax in Mr. A’s Patio Restaurant for a fabulous lunch or dinner buffet. In May 2003 their new Executive 9 Hole Course opened. This challenging addition is perfect for a quick game of golf. All sizes of tournaments are welcomed.

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Golf a Round Northview Golf & Country Club 6857 - 168 Street 604-576-4653 Two Arnold Palmer designed courses; 400 acres; 35 acres of wildlife refuge; complete practice facilities; pro shop; power carts; instruction & CPGA Professionals; 42,000 sq. ft. clubhouse; banquet facilities; seats over 500; fine dining; bistro and lounge; grass tee driving range.

pionship layout has 6,516 yards of foliage. Amenities include a complete practice facility, Tee It Higher instructional program, and fully stocked golf shop.

After your golf game, sit back, relax and enjoy some delicious food in their restaurant that seats up to 110.

Sunrise Executive Par 3 5640 188th Street, Surrey, 604-576-1995 With hydro towers as hazards and holes 187-200 yards, this course exceeds pitch and putt expectations. Sunrise Banquet and Conference Centre features restaurant and lounge.

Poppy Estates Public Golf Course 3834 248 Street, Aldergrove, 604-856-1181 Poppy is a very good course for juniors and seniors with 4,503 yards of course. It is a 18 hole, 63 par well maintained facility with reasonable priced green fees. They have great service at the restaurant and the pro shop to assist you with all your needs. Rentals are available on power carts, clubs, and pull carts. Need to improve your game? Sign up for lessons with their knowledgeable staff.

Tall Timber Golf Centre 23523 56 Avenue, 604-534-0213 A family owned and operated course that has been serving the Langley area for over 20 years. Tall Timbers is an enjoyable course for any age. They offer exciting golf for any type of handicapper, and their clubhouse is the finest. Rental equipment is available.

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Welcome to the Horse Capital of BC With a thriving equine industry valued at over $50 million annually and a population of thousands of horses is a great place to enjoy equestrian activities from the ground or from the saddle.

The development of world-class equestrian facilities like Thunderbird Show Park have attracted international competitors to our rural community, known as the Horse Capital of BC. Campbell Valley Regional Park, a 535-hectare nature preserve located in the southwest corner of Langley Township, is one of the premier destinations for recreational trail riders and walkers in the Lower Mainland.

Western riding enthusiasts participate in a number of events like reining, team penning and barrel racing at riding centres throughout the community.

Other riding disciplines like dressage are also popular here. Langley is home to many elite equestrian athletes like Leslie Reid, currently Canada’s highest-ranked international dressage rider.

Here’s a list of some venues in Lang-

ley to enjoy equestrian events: Thunderbird Show Park Situated on 85 acres close to the Trans Canada Highway, Thunderbird hosts dressage and show jumping events, breed shows, as well as agricultural trade shows and events. Show jumping events are among the most popular spectator sports. For a list of events, go to www. thunderbirdshowpark.com Campbell Valley Regional Park A great place to watch recreational riders trot by, the park also hosts a number of special equestrian events. The Spirit of the Horse Memorial Garden, with its moving tributes to beloved horses, is also located in the park. For more information on the park, go to www.gvrd.bc.ca/parks/ CampbellValley Twin Creeks Ranch 26025 48th Avenue, Aldergrove, BC Twin Creeks Ranch is where armchair cowboys to watch reining, team penning, and other fast-paced Western disciplines in action. For a schedule of events, go to www.twincreeksranch.com

Here’s a list of equestrian events that are fun for the whole family: July 7 to 11, 2010 Thunderbird Show Park Western Family Hunter/Jumper Horse Show The Western Family Tournament showcases the best future Grand Prix riders in the Pacific North West. Riders compete in the prestigious $20,000 Langley Chrysler Grand Prix on Sunday July 8th at 2pm.

The festival encompasses retail vendors, pony rides, face painting, hay wagon rides, an interactive petting zoo, demonstrations and many other fun activities for the entire family. Admission and parking are always free.

September 18 and 19, 2010 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Country Celebration Campbell Valley Park Every year this family festival in this famous equestrian park gets better and better. Entertainers this year include the Trinity Western University Jazz, Brown Sugar, the Surrey Square Wheelers; the Langley Dance Academy plus live, interactive musical theatre.

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Located on 75 acres minutes from scenic Fort Langley, our equestrian centre offers an indoor arena, outdoor ring and over 7 kilometres of woodland trails.

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Welcome to the Horse Capital of BC Also invited are furry creatures like llamas, miniature horses, sheep dogs and dairy cows which are available for petting. There are lessons on milking cows, kite building workshops, and raku pottery-making sessions. Wandering through the crowd will be stilt walkers and fire jugglers, plus many costumed characters. There’s also a shopping area where visitors can buy locally made preserves, crafts and baking.

For a complete list of equestrian events in Langley and elsewhere, visit the Horse Council BC website: www.hcbc.ca Milner Downs Equestrian Center 604 534-7918 Located on 38 acresat 216 Street and 64 Avenue, Milner Downs has 370 indoor stalls as well as other amenities for both the horse and the rider. The Equestrian centre is known for its jumping shows and competitions. With ample greenspace and a picturesque mountain view it’s a place for not only competitions but stables as well. For more information, HYPERLINK www.milnerdowns.com EVENTS

Everyday Support our Rider Programs..

Create a Dream Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities is committed to providing equestrian therapy to all who may benefit from it, not just those who can afford it. PRDA needs the help of the community in order to continue to subsidize lesson fees and maintain the commitment to our riders.

Those riders who would not otherwise be able to gain the benefit from therapeutic riding may get the chance. To sponsor a horse costs from $570 to $1710 yearly.

For more information, www.prda.ca

the $10,000 Open. Friday night there will be a show $25,000 show park Grande Prix and a $50,000 Warsteiner World Cup. The summer horse show is a world champion rider event.

July 7 to 11, 2010 Thunderbird Show Park Western Family Hunter/Jumper Horse Show Sept. 18 to 19, 2010 10a.m. to 5p.m.

Country Celebration Campbell Valley Park

August 25 to 29, 2010 Thunderbird Show Park Summer Festival Show Tournament The Fort Langley Summer festival entices the top international riders in North America to compete over $150,000.

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Lots to offer to the Young at Heart, Centrally located in the lush Fraser Valley is a unique blend of urban and country lifestyle. Its residents enjoy many of the big city amenities one could possibly wish for in an urban community and yet be within a 45-minute drive to Vancouver. There are four border crossings nearby for those who have get-away places in the United States.

So, it should come as no surprise why so many retirees choose to live in Langley with its friendly community spirit and an abundance of suitable housing, shopping, entertainment, and recreational facilities.

The combined population of the City and Township of Langley is approximately 125,000 and of this total, over 13,000 are 65 years of age or older.

Langley is very proud of its heritage, being the “Birthplace of British Columbia� dating back to the mid1800s. The Fort Langley Historic Site

is a reconstruction of the Hudson Bay Fort built in 1827 and it is one of the many historic place visited by residents, their families and tourists alike.

One of the most affordable areas in the Greater Vancouver region has a wide range of housing choices from small farms and country estates to garden apartments and condominiums and it is progressively expanding in this area. For seniors, there is a variety of housing options from nonprofit societies or housing co-ops to any short and long-term care facilities providing residents with personal and medical care, meals, and other assistance that may be necessary.

But now, let’s look at some of the many recreational facilities and interesting things to do for our elder population. You will find a more detailed description elsewhere in this Infoguide. You can also obtain additional information on current events

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The Langley Regional Airport is home for the Canadian Museum of Flight. The Museum has a collection of more than 25 displayed aircraft including the only Handley-Page Hampden bomber, early-century biplanes, helicopters and jets. There is also a display of aviation memorabilia.

Langley offers a wide variety of art, theatre and cultural societies with special events held throughout the year. The Langley Arts Council is a non-profit society that encourages the development of the arts. The Langley Players Drama Club is very active with lively performances playing to sell-out audiences. The Langley Community Music School opened its $2.1 million facility in 2001 in the beautiful setting of City Park.

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Seniors, and Boomers Langley area including the George Preston Recreation Centre, which is home to the Langley Curling Club. The facility offers ice-skating and hockey games. The Langley Lawn Bowling Club is another popular venue for Seniors.

Langley has two indoor pools and recreation centres; the WC Blair Recreation Centre and the Walnut Grove Community Centre. Both centres offer fitness programs for Seniors.

There are many local parks and two of the more popular walking trails are the Fort-to-Fort trail in Fort Langley that takes you on a short history along by the Fraser River.

The other is The Nicomekl Flood Plain Park along the river band and connecting to a nature trail leading to the Sendall Gardens.

The sign on the door may say Seniors’ Centre, but inside, age is merely a state of mind.

The Langley Seniors Recreation and Resource Centre is a place where those who are 50 years and greater can find friendship, keep active, and continue to enjoy the finer things in life.

It is a place where mature adults of all abilities and interests can pursue their favourite pastimes and keep motivated in body, mind, and spirit.

People are often surprised when they walk through the doors and into the bright, bustling Centre. A far cry from the stereotypical “old folks” facility, the Langley Seniors

Centre hums with activity, as members and visitors play games, dance, enjoy fitness classes, create crafts, or simply socialize.

Throughout the year, regular activities, bus trips, and special events are offered by the centre for those to indulge their passions, learn new skills, and share experiences with friends and new acquaintances.

A number of programs are also offered for those who are more isolated and are in need of some support or assistance. Services include Outreach Workers who will meet with seniors in their own homes or at the Seniors Centre and provide information and referral to government and community services. Outreach Workers will also let seniors know about the many programs and services at the Centre that will help keep a senior connected and independent. These programs include Seniors Transportation Assistance, a weekly Social and a Telephone Reassurance Line. Sometimes a reassuring voice on the telephone or a warm welcome at the Centre is just what an elderly citizen needs to feel connected to the community.

For further information about the Langley Seniors Centre you can call 604-530-3020.

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Camping & Horseback Riding Camping: Camping can be found at: Alderbrook RV Park, Aldergrove area, 604-856-4524 Aloha Trailer Park and Campground, Aldergrove area, 604-856-2366; Livingstone Campsite and Trailer Park, 23141 - 72 Ave., 604-882-3880; Lombardy Campsite, 9215 McBride, Fort Langley, 604-888-2244 Brae Island Regional Park (Fort Camping) 9451 Glover Rd., Fort Langley, 604-888-3678 Derby Reach Regional Park, Allard Cres. on the shore of the Fraser River near Fort Langley, 604-530-4983.

Horseback Riding: Horse trails can be found in all four of the Greater Vancouver Retional District Parks with in Langley.

Campbell Valley Park offers the most trails, with 14 km open to horses. Aldergrove Lake has 7 km, Derby Reach as 4 km and Glen Valley has 2km.

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Glen Valley Stables 1 or 2 hour western riding lessons and / or guided trail rides. Call to pre-book your ride.

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Antiques, Consignment, 2nd Hand & Pawn In Langley, there are more than a dozen stores, which specialize in reselling pre-owned merchandise on behalf of the owner.

Whether it’s quality clothing, sports equipment, furniture, giftware or saddlery, and whether you want to sell or buy, there are businesses here to help you.

In Fort Langley, you’ll find a pet store that will take your used horse tack on consignment. On the Bypass, Consignment: Mint Clothing 778-278-8080 20416 Fraser Hwy www.MintClothing.ca The Changing Room 604-539-0839 Suite A-20568 56 Ave, New & Consignment Fashions For Women/Teens Uniquely Green Home Decor 604-530-6765 20241 Fraser Highway Furniture on Consignment Upscale Resale & Antiques Diligent Diva

604-534-2053 4135 200 Street Sports Replay 604-533-2221 20560 Langley Bypass sportsreplay.ca Pawn: Jack's Pawn Shop 604-533-4707 20337 Fraser Highway, Country Fair Cafe & Gifts 604-888-2808 9143 Glover Rd, Fort Langley, Key Largo Jewellery & Loans 604-534-8845

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In Langley City, you’ll find a store that not only sells top quality furniture in perfect condition on consignment from its showroom, but it keeps an up-to-date photo catalogue of pieces that are still in people’s homes when there’s no room in the store.

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Langley OTHER: Phil’s Bills 20439 Douglas Crescent Langley, (778) 808-1766 Coin, gold buy/sell

Antique: Napier's Country Antiques 604-534-7222 6743 216th St Village Antiques Mall 604-888-3700 23331 Mavis Ave, Fort

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Langley Events Centre Almost a year into its official existence, the Langley Events Centre is already leaving an indelible mark in the history and the lifestyle of Langley residents.

The Centre’s creation, construction and operation are being viewed as a classic – and rare – example of shared vision, cooperation and efficiency.

From an original intention to build a modest community centre in the burgeoning Langley area of Willoughby, the Township Council opened the door to a much expanded vision that could be shared by a multiplicity of partners.

Key to the successful implementation of a significantly increased scope for the Centre was the creation of a working partnership that attracted the involvement of the Provincial Government as well as private investment while not significantly increasing the capital contribution of the Township and taxpayers.

Enter the Langley Development Group, headed by Moray Keith and Jim

Bond, owners of the Langley Chief’s hockey club, and Rich Coleman, MLA for Langley and then Minister of Forests. In the end, the partnership brought together not only TOL, LDG and the provincial government, but also Trinity Western University, School District 35 and Langley Gymnastics Foundation.

The partnership pursued two major objectives: • Shared contribution of capital costs.

• Expanded capacity to host sports and events Critical to the success of the Partnership was the containment of costs. The Centre as you see it today consists of an arena, a triple gymnasium, a gymnastics centre, a banquet and exhibition hall, a full commercial kitchen, a TOL fitness centre, meeting rooms, commercial and office space and provision for services such as a sports medicine clinic and even the potential for a community police station.

A modest increase in the original scope provided for complementary amenities such as the high performance video screens in the arena, the gyms and the roadside pylon sign.

Today the Centre is home to university, high school and community sports programs as well as professional basketball and Jr. and professional lacrosse and the BCHL Langley Chiefs.

The gyms, which seat 2,000, and the arena which seats over 5,000, are attracting regional, provincial and even national tournament attention while they and the banquet hall are hosting conferences, consumer shows and even weddings and high school graduations.

The Centre will be home base for the 2010 BC Summer Games and the venue for basketball and lacrosse events at the Games.

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Phone numbers and Contact info EMERGENCY

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NON-EMERGENCY:

Langley Memorial Hospital 22051 Fraser Highway Switchboard 604-534-4121 Poison Control Centre Emergency: 604-682-5050 Non-Emergency: 604-682-2344, ext. 62126

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General Inquiries 604-514-2800 Bylaws 604-514-2819 Recreation 604-514-2865 Parks 604-514-2912

22180 48A Avenue 604-532-3200 Freeway Patrol 604-5269744 Community Police Offices: Aldergrove: 604-856-7386 Brookswood: 604-530-3104 Langley City: 604-514-2870 Walnut Grove: 604-888-0563 Crime Stoppers: 604-669-TIPS

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Langley Township: General Inquiries 604-534-3211 Operations Centre 604-532-7300

Transportation:

B.C. Ferries 1-888-223-3779 VIA Rail Canada 1-800-561-8630 Greyhound 604-534-4737 ICBC Dial-a-Claim - 24 hr.

604-520-8222 ICBC: Tip Line : 604-6616844 Langley Airport: 604-534-7330 Road Conditions (Hwy Dept) 604-660-9770 Translink 604-953-3333

Langley Family Services 604-534-7921 Ministry for Children and Family 604-660-2433 Alcoholics / Narcotics Anonymous 604-434-3933 Al-Anon (for friends & relatives) 604-688-1716

Business Information:

Better Business Bureau 604-682-2711 Canada Post 1-800-2671177 Residential Tenancy Office 604-660-3456 Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce 604-530-6656

Community Services: Langley Victim Services, (RCMP) 604-532-3214 Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services 604-857-4662

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Historic Telegraph Trail Telegraph Trail, which exists today in at least four different Langley locations, is the second-oldest road in Langley. It is predated only by Smugglers Trail, originally a First Nations route that is now occupied by part of present-day Glover Road.

As the name implies, Telegraph Trail was originally not a road. It was a trail alongside the telegraph poles installed by the Collins Overland Telegraph Company in 1865. This telegraph company's ambitious goal was to link North America with Europe and Asia via telegraph, using an overland route that would go through British Columbia to Alaska (which was then Russian territory) and across the Bering Sea to Siberia.

The telegraph project never achieved its goals. While a good portion of the North American line was built, a transAtlantic cable was successfully laid between Newfoundland and Ireland in 1866, negating the need for the expensive line through thousands of miles of wilderness. An original line under the ocean had been laid in 1858, but it only worked for a short time. Several other attempts to lay a trans-Atlantic cable were unsuccessful.

As part of the Collins project, a line was built to New Westminster from the United States by Western Union. It went into service on March 21, 1865. One of the first important items of news transmitted over the wire was the story of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln on

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It was extended into the interior of B.C. (giving rise to such places as Telegraph Creek on the Stikine River, which got its name from the project) and Alaska before all work ceased in 1867.

The telegraph line remained in service in B.C. for quite some time, as it allowed Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island cities to stay in communication with the Cariboo, where the Barkerville gold rush was well underway. In one form or another, parts of the line remained in service until 1936.

Here in Langley, the trail became a full-fledged road in two key locations. The longest stretch was from the Surrey boundary, right near the Fraser River, as far east as Glover Road. It bisected much of what was known as West Langley (and is now called Walnut Grove) and then ran along the ridge above the Fort Langley flood plain.

Today's Telegraph Trail exists in four separate sections.

The first runs from just north of the CN tracks in Surrey (just west of the Langley boundary) to 96 Avenue.

The road used to run south of 96 Avenue, but that area has become industrial property. Other portions of the former road between 96 Avenue and 204 Street have also been developed.

A short portion still exists as a road, east of 204 Street and north of 88 Avenue.

The third section can be found south of 88 Avenue, off 212 Street. From there it runs east all the way to Glover Road, passing through an area of farms and rural properties. This is probably the best-known portion of Telegraph Trail in modern-day Langley.

The fourth section is perhaps the most picturesque. From 80 Avenue east of 240 Street, this portion of Telegraph Trail runs almost due south to 72 Avenue at 248 Street. It twists and turns as it goes down a hill and is today a pristine rural street that is popular with equestrians and cyclists.

Maps in Roads and Other Place Names in Langley, a book by Maureen Pepin, indicate that Telegraph Trail ran from the Surrey border just north of 96 Avenue in a southeasterly direction to Glover Road. As noted, this trail later became a road and much if it remains in use.

From there, it dipped across the Salmon River to remain above the flood plain close to where today's Rawlison Crescent runs. It then headed almost straight south, meeting 72 Avenue at 248 Street. From there, it headed east on the edge on the high ground and continued to what is now the Abbotsford border near what would be 68 Avenue and 276 Street today.

More information about the fascinating story of the Collins Overland Telegraph Company is available on the Internet through a Simon Fraser University master's thesis prepared by Stewart Andrew Robb in 1968. It can be accessed at http://ir.lib.sfu.ca/retrieve/1853/b15591827.pdf. ~ Frank Bucholtz

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Kids and the Great Outdoors Water parks, playgrounds and outdoor pools are rites of passage for children of all ages and Langley has an abundance of locations for the young and young at heart to get their fill.

Ranging from the elaborate set-ups complete with spray guns, spinners and showers to the simple, yet traditional plume of water shooting from the ground, there is a park somewhere in Langley for everyone.

Starting in the Township, Brookswood Park (200 Street and 40 Avenue) not only has a water park but a playground, drinking water and restrooms. In addition, this park is located close to Brookswood strip mall which has a couple of choices to grab a bite to eat.

While in Murrayville young and old play side by side at the Murrayville Outdoor Activity Park (221 Street and 48A Avenue), a water park, skateboard park, playground, basketball court and ball hockey box.

Just up the road in Aldergrove, Philip Jackman Park (271 Street and 32 Avenue) is a mecca for outdoorsummer fun. With water park and an outdoor pool there is plenty of room to cool off. In addition, there is a baseball diamond, changing room, concession stand, drinking water, picnic facilities, playground, restrooms, playing fields and tennis courts. Families can easily make a day trip to this wonderful community park.

Across the freeway in Walnut Grove is another large

outdoor park full of fun family entertainment. Walnut Grove Park (8397 Walnut Grove Dr.) has everything Philip Jackman Park has and more, including a jogging track, lighted fields, a skateboard park and treed nature walk.

Finally Willoughby Community Park (202A Street and 78 Avenue) is a quaint community gathering place consists of a playground, lighted fields and of course, a water park.

Not to be outdone, the City of Langley also has its share of water-filled-fun.

In the heart of the city at Douglas Park (Douglas Crescent and 206 Street) children and their parents can enjoy the water park in addition to an adventure playground, sports box, two tennis courts and bowling green.

Be sure to get there early, this is one of the busiest parks in Langley, especially when they sun is shining!

While Langley City Park (207 Street and 48 Avenue) is home to Al Anderson Memorial Pool (an outdoor pool) and water park. But while you’re there, why not have a bite to eat at one of the 32 picnic tables (20 of which are sheltered) and two BBQ grills? Or take a look in the Langley Arts Centre? Then, make a date to use one of the four baseball diamonds, two adult sized soccer fields (or mini soccer field), football field or outdoor Lacrosse Box.

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Indoor Fun for Kids

There is so much for kids to see and do outdoors in Langley that one might forget that there is just as much indoor fun to be had. In the summer, not every day is perfect, so when it rains why not head down to one of these fun-filled places to let the kids burn off all that energy.

For the little ones there is always Go Bananas. Here they can do literally that. For ages one to 12, this gigantic green and yellow jungle gym provides plenty of activity to keep them entertained for a long time. Located on Willowbrook Drive near Willowbrook Mall and packed with slides, rope ladders and ball pits, everyone is sure to have a great time! Visit gobananasplaycenter.com for more information.

Now, for those that are a little older and want a bit more excitement, why not head over to Planet Laser? This action-packed activity is great for children of all ages and while you’re there you can watch them from the observation booth or join in yourself.

It’s a great way for kids to get out of

the house, get some exercise and have some fun all at the same time.

Located on Logan Avenue, just off of 200 Street Planet Laser is easy to find and well worth the trip. Visit planetlazer.net for more information.

Of course, you can never go wrong with bowling. It’s a classic pastime that people of all ages and skill levels can enjoy. And Langley has two great locations to take-in this nostalgic pastime.

In Langley, Willowbrook Lanes is located on 196 Street near Willowbrook Mall. Here they have 20 five-pin bowling lanes that are available for group, birthday parties, fundraisers and more. Willowbrook Lanes also offers Extreme Bowling on Thursday after school, Friday and Saturday nights, and Saturday afternoons for families.

They also offer free bowling instruction by appointment. Visit www.willowbrooklanes.ca for more information.

Want to step even further back in time? Alder Alley is on Fraser Highway in Aldergrove and has recreated a

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1950s soda shop to give patrons a flashback to the good old’ days. This 10 lane five-pin alley offers group rates, birthday packages and fundraising packages among other things.

With Retro Bowl on Friday nights and Glow Bowl on Saturday and Sunday afternoons all in addition to their public bowling, everyone is sure to have a good time. Visit www.alderalley.com for more information.

Want to do all of that under one roof? Then head on down to The Great Escape. They have it all, from a climbing wall to bowling and even and Air Trek which allows guests to be harnessed in before climbing ropes, scaling balance beams and monkey vines, all while suspended in the air. There is even a special area for children under three to have a soft, hands-on ocean themed experience. The Great Escape offers a number of different party packages including sleepovers and private parties. Visit www.thege.ca for more information.

Maryy Polak MLA for Langley

“Langley has the distinction of being where city meets country. It is this unique aspect of life that makes it such a great place to live.

I’m extremely proud to be a part of this community and of what we, as Langley residents, do every day to make this an enviable place for current and future generations to continue to live, work and play.”

“I am privileged to represent Willoughby, Langley Meadows, Langley City, Brookswood, Murrayville and South Langley.”

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Langley’s Social History Before there was 7-Elevens and other 24-hour convenience stores in Langley, there were family-run stores like Berry’s General Store on 232 Street and Porter’s in Murrayville.

Before there was internet dating and nightclubs like Gabby’s Cabaret’s singles met at the Milner Community Hall for Saturday night dances.

When women wanted to spend the day shopping, they wouldn’t hop in the car and drive to Willowbrook Shopping Centre, they would get on the Interurban and spend the day shopping in downtown New Westminster.

Before e-mail and cellphones, people got all the information they needed through the local post offices in Aldergrove, Milner and Fort Langley.

Before there was Colossus, where kids have their pick of at least seven different movies playing at the same time, there was the one theatre in downtown Langley.

Where PriceSmart now stands at 201A Street and Fraser Highway, there once was a roller rink and then the Bow Fiddler nightclub which later burned down.

In the 1960s, Fraser Highway from 192 Street east to 207 was where local teens cruised the strip every Friday and Saturday night.

Langley has grown in leaps and bounds over the years, and so has where and how people have fun.

A lot of Langley’s best gathering spots and hangouts are now demolished, but the memories still remain.

Take a trip down memory lane and find out how Langley youth spent their Saturday nights. As Times columnist and long-time Langley resident Jim McGregor points out about Langley’s social past, “There was lots to do and plenty of time to do it.”

Milner Community Hall – What was once the hub of Langley, where families gathered every Saturday night to eat, dance and be social, is now a parking lot beside a busy gas station and convenience store in Milner.

The Esso gas pumps, convenience store and MP Mark Warawa’s office are just north of what was the twostorey Milner Community Hall on the southeast corner of 216 Street and Glover Road.

In fact, inside the gas station (to the left of the counter) are black and white and colour pictures showing the busy intersection throughout the years.

Built in 1912, the Milner Community Hall became the place where families from all around gathered every Saturday night to dance or roller-

skate on what was known as the best hardwood floor in Langley.

Langley’s first female City councillor Iris Mooney met her husband there. Moving from the prairies to Langley to become a nurse, she said the dance hall was a great place for newcomers to get to know the community residents.

Long-time Milner couple Ellen and Jack Worrell danced there as high school sweethearts. They even laced up their rollerskates along with their parents, and took a few laps around the hall floor.

They still have Jack’s mom’s original rollerskates from the 1920s.

In fact, rollerskating at the Milner Hall was a favourite pasttime right from the beginning of the hall opening.

“It was what you did for entertainment,” said Ellen.

It wasn’t just dances and rollerskating, the Agri Fair used to be held there as well as Irish suppers and other events that gathered farmers and Langley Prairie residents together.

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Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation – There has never been a better time to invest in the health of this community. While recent headlines paint a true picture of challenging times ahead for healthcare, we also know that with change, comes tremendous opportunity. What is not in doubt is the ability of this community to rise to the challenge and to come together to meet our collective needs.

Our supporters continue to amaze us daily. In the last 6 months alone, the Foundation has raised more than $450,000 for much needed equipment at the Langley Memorial Hospital, despite today’s economic challenges. This success is only made possible as a result of the unwavering support and generosity of this exceptional community.

The entire Foundation team thanks all of our donors for continuing to inspire us with such a giving spirit.

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Gifts to the Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation make a difference in the lives of patients, everyday.

Everyone has a different ability to give, but everyone has a common ability to make a difference.

When thinking about lending your support, ask yourself why Langley Memorial Hospital, a community based care facility, is important to you?

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Donors to LMHF are making a long-term investment to quality medical treatment. Their gifts support the newest medical technology and also medical research to help treatments for the future.

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Langley Speedway There has been a recent discussion concerning the date the track first opened. While most records list 1965 as the year of official opening, officiated by Noel Booth, a local politician of renown, it is generally agreed that 1963 is the year that racing began on the track. Construction began in 1962.

Langley Speedway hosted NASCAR Winston West races in 1971, 1972 and 1978. This makes it one of only three sites in BC that has hosted NASCAR races. The others being Western Speedway in Victoria and Westwood in Coquitlam.

They ran Late Models, Super Stocks, Street Stocks and Bombers in the final years, but everything from Super Modified to crash-to-pass and mini-stock cars were run at the track.

The track was closed to racing at the end of the 1984 season. There is some disagreement on whether there was a lease for the 1985 season or not. It has been said that there was,

but it was cancelled before the season began.

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The park staff removed all the buildings, the hillside seats and any other structures such as the fencing and the starters tower. Vandalism became a problem after the track was closed.

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These trees have been removed.

The concrete walls are still in place.

Some appear to be falling apart, but in fact are showing the damage caused by race cars smashing into them.

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Birth of a Province Standing inside the high walls of Fort Langley National Historic Site on a cold and dreary autumn afternoon, the pungent scent of woodsmoke drifting on the wind, it’s easy to imagine the site as it would have appeared to a visitor 150 years ago — perhaps one who has come with a bundle of furs fresh off the trapline, or a string of Fraser River salmon to trade for manufactured goods from Europe.

Supporting the fantasy are the comings and goings of re-enactors, dressed in the costumes of early settlers, and members of the Sto:lo First Nation, who pass occasionally, wearing costumes that include traditional woven hats to ward off icy raindrops.

The scene is evocative of the rich history shared by voyageurs, Hudson’s Bay Company officials and First Nations people at the birth of a province.

A century and a half ago, the HBC trading post of Fort Langley was the bustling centrepiece of a fledgling community, but its beginnings, 30 years earlier, were as troublesome as the land itself proved for the earliest European arrivals.

Built in 1827 at Derby Reach, the site of the first fort was strategically chosen just north of the 49th parallel, in the midst of a large Aboriginal population on the banks of the Fraser River.

In this spot, Fort Langley quickly began to prosper as a fur and salmon trading post, serving as a conduit between England and the wilderness far to the north.

Twelve years after it was founded, however, the fort, which they soon discovered was subject to flooding, was deemed to be too far from the Hudson Bay Company Farm, a 2,000-acre property

on Langley Prairie. It was moved from the original site to its current location south of McMillan Island in 1839.

But disaster struck the following year when a cooking fire inside the blacksmith’s shop got away and destroyed everything that had been built on the new site.

After the fire, the fort walls had to quickly be rebuilt to prevent theft, and as a result the third fort constructed was considerably smaller than its predecessor— the north wall sitting where the CN Rail tracks run today, and the south wall about where the main gate into the palisade exists now.

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Birth of a Province The smithy would have been one of the first buildings completed, because the HBC needed to produce farm tools, as well as axe heads and other metal items to trade.

A storehouse to hold goods from Europe as well as receive furs and salmon, was also quickly rebuilt.

In fact, the storehouse, built in the 1840s and still standing inside the palisade, is the only remaining building from the days of the working fort, and “very likely one of the oldest remaining buildings in B.C.” said Hildebrand.

Later, as time permitted, the fort’s walls were once again extended to the size it is today — a roughly two-and-a-half-acre enclosure.

Over time, buildings were added, including the big house, where the chief clerk (in charge of the farm) and chief trader (in charge of the fort) would have lived in separate quarters.

Today, a full-scale replica of the house stands near the south wall of the fort — one of several buildings reconstructed in 1958 as part of B.C.’s centennial celebrations.

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The outside of the structure was designed from sketches done by a royal engineer.

“The inside is an educated guess,” said Fort Langley heritage interpreter Aman Johal.

Immediately inside the front door is a pair of offices — one for the clerk and one for the trader.

Stepping through the next doorway a visitor enters the house’s largest room, one that would have been used as a gentlemen’s mess and for business and social gatherings of the day, Johal explained.

But this room also holds the greatest historical significance of any on the site, perhaps in the whole province.

“This is where we believe B.C. was born as a colony,” said Johal.

Around 100 men would have pressed themselves inside the space on Nov. 19, 1858, to witness the signing of the document that created British Columbia.

The declaration had been spurred on by the massive influx of 30,000 prospectors, hoping to strike it rich in the Fraser River gold rush.

All of it, Johal explained, was a very calculated move on the part

of Governor James Douglas.

The fort stockpiled 800 ounces of gold and, earlier that year, sent it to San Francisco to be assayed.

Douglas knew word would quickly spread throughout the California city and beyond.

“It was a cheap way to advertise,” said Johal.

To the north east of the big house stands a replica of HBC employee quarters, one of four that likely existed at the fort’s height in the mid 19th century.

At the time, there would have been people living both inside and outside the walls of the fort. The vast majority of the men — of British, French, Hawaiian and Iroquois descent — took local First Nations women as wives, a practice which was strongly encouraged, because it promoted trade. In addition, wives could act as interpreters and help their European husbands survive in an unfamiliar and sometimes hostile land.

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Each family did so with varying levels of success.

“You could tell who was showing off,” said Johal, strolling through the fort’s replicated married workers’ quarters. The room designed to house, on average, a family of five, boasts the main status symbol of the time — a wood-burning stove.

All the buildings inside the fort walls, including the residences, pulled double duty, with storage on the second floor.

With very little metal available, they were constructed entirely of wood, using a post-on-sill method, with the beams placed very close together to support the considerable weight of the goods stored above.

Stockpiling was a given. With a voyage from England, around the tip of South America, taking six months each way, anything ordered from Europe took a full year to arrive.

Inside the fort, the depot housed goods produced or brought in for sale to fort workers and miners — it was essentially the company store.

The nearby storehouse, meanwhile, held items for trade and even included the equivalent of today’s drive-through window, where traders could walk or ride up and carry out transactions without stepping foot inside the fort.

This was another strategic move by the HBC, Johal explained, because many of the local First Nations people would have been put off by the enclosure.

“The Natives would have felt hostility because of the walls,” he said.

For six decades, furs and fish brought to the fort were shipped to Europe via Cape Horn, produce was traded to the Russians in Alaska in return for access to fur trapping lines, and local cranberries found their way to California.

All the while, Hudson’s Bay Com-

pany forts throughout the region worked in co-operation with one another. Fort Esquimalt on Vancouver Island, where such “exotic” vegetables as carrots and onions were grown, Fort Nisqually, at Tacoma, Wash., where wool was the main product of a 273,000-acre farm at the base of the Olympic Peninsula, and Fort Vancouver in southern Washington State, all traded with Fort Langley, and its produce and dairy farm, until the fort closed in 1886 and the land was purchased at auction and occupied by the Mavis family.

During the early 1920s, the government purchased the storehouse and an acre of land around it, reopening it as a museum of world artifacts — many of the items on display were the treasures of British colonialism.

“They charged a nickel and whited out the windows so no one could peek in,” said Johal.

Prior to B.C.’s centennial celebrations in 1958, work began in earnest to rebuild the fort as a national historic site. Several buildings were constructed that year, and more have since been added, as recently as 1992, when the cooperage was rebuilt.

Today, the site represents the fort as it would have looked in the 1840s or ’50s and roughly 80,000 visitors pass through the gates each year.

“We’re one of the only (national historic) sites in Canada where visits are going up,” said Johal.

Every year, the fort plays host to a number of special events, including Canada Day and B.C. Day celebrations, including Brigade Days, in August, themed events at Halloween and Christmas, candlelight tours and, of course, Douglas Day celebrations each November.

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We are located just 5 minutes We are located just 5 minutes from Historic Fort Langley and from Historic Fort Langley and minutes Highway. minutes off off the the No. No. 1 1 Highway.

Situated on 45 acres with 100 100 Situated on 45 acres with more acres in production, we more acres in production, we are nursery are the the largest largest retail retail nursery in the Lower Mainland, and in the Lower Mainland, and have the largest selection of have the largest selection of specimen and rare trees, as specimen and rare trees, as well of well as as a a full full assortment assortment of deciduous shrubs, broadleaf deciduous shrubs, broadleaf evergreens, and evergreens, annuals annuals and perennials. perennials.

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Hours of Operation: Hours of Operation: Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 6pm

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7024 Glover Road, Langley, BC 7024 GloverPhone Road, 604.888.4491 Langley, BC Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 6pm Phone Sundays & Holidays 10:00am - 5:00pm Fax604.888.4491 604.532.1009 Sundays & Holidays 10:00am - 5:00pm Fax 604.532.1009 Visit our website for fall/winter hours Visit us online at: www.cedarrim.com Visit our website for fall/winter hours Visit us online at: www.cedarrim.com