Donny & Jane's Guidebook

Sightseeing

Fort Langley National Historic Site

You don't need a time-travel machine to jump back to the 1800s - just visit the Fort Langley National Historic Site, an official Parks Canada National Historic Site that explores what life in Langley would have looked like in the 19th century. Visitors can learn more about Fort Langley's role in the fur trade and gold prospecting era by exploring the re-constructed timber buildings, complete with costumed interpreters and live demonstrations. Kids can experience history first-hand in the play area or by partaking in the Xplorers Program, which encourages kids to try a variety of activities. If you want to take the experience to the next level, book an overnight stay in one of the themed A-frame cabins, like "Chez Louis" (theme: French-Canadian voyageurs) or "Stromness" (theme: Scottish boat builder).

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Fort Langley National Historic Site

23433 Mavis Ave

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You don't need a time-travel machine to jump back to the 1800s - just visit the Fort Langley National Historic Site, an official Parks Canada National Historic Site that explores what life in Langley would have looked like in the 19th century. Visitors can learn more about Fort Langley's role in the fur trade and gold prospecting era by exploring the re-constructed timber buildings, complete with costumed interpreters and live demonstrations. Kids can experience history first-hand in the play area or by partaking in the Xplorers Program, which encourages kids to try a variety of activities. If you want to take the experience to the next level, book an overnight stay in one of the themed A-frame cabins, like "Chez Louis" (theme: French-Canadian voyageurs) or "Stromness" (theme: Scottish boat builder).

Canadian Museum of Flight

With more than 25 aircraft on display, the Canadian Museum of Flight is a must-visit for any lover of aviation. This hidden gem is located at the Langley Airport and features both static and flying aircraft, including a Handley Page Hampden from WWII (which happens to be the only one on display in the entire world). The museum encourages hands-on interaction, so you can get as close as you want to many of the different aircraft. There's a lot to take away from a visit to the museum, ranging from the evolution of aircraft technology to the history of aviation in Canada. The museum is non-profit and is supported by a dedicated team of volunteers, who devote their time to restoring some of the amazing aircraft featured at the museum. If you're lucky, you might catch a few volunteers working actively on a restoration project while you're here. You can pop in to the Canadian Museum of Flight for a self-guided visit or you can register to reserve a spot on a guided tour, which explores the grounds inside and out.

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Canadian Museum of Flight

5333 216 St

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With more than 25 aircraft on display, the Canadian Museum of Flight is a must-visit for any lover of aviation. This hidden gem is located at the Langley Airport and features both static and flying aircraft, including a Handley Page Hampden from WWII (which happens to be the only one on display in the entire world). The museum encourages hands-on interaction, so you can get as close as you want to many of the different aircraft. There's a lot to take away from a visit to the museum, ranging from the evolution of aircraft technology to the history of aviation in Canada. The museum is non-profit and is supported by a dedicated team of volunteers, who devote their time to restoring some of the amazing aircraft featured at the museum. If you're lucky, you might catch a few volunteers working actively on a restoration project while you're here. You can pop in to the Canadian Museum of Flight for a self-guided visit or you can register to reserve a spot on a guided tour, which explores the grounds inside and out.

Greater Vancouver Zoo

One of the best animal attractions in the Vancouver area is located in Aldergrove, a community in Langley: the Greater Vancouver Zoo. This isn't a huge zoo compared to, say, the Toronto Zoo or the San Diego Zoo, but being a smaller zoo has its perks. For one, the zoo is extremely walkable - though if you prefer, you can always ride the train that winds through the property. Second, you have the opportunity to observe the animals from much closer than a lot of the larger zoos. There's a wide range of animals to check out - over 140 different species, to be exact - some of which are local to BC (like the grizzly bear and the elk), others that are more exotic (like the hippopotamus and the giraffe). If you're visiting the zoo in the summer, make a point of checking out the "Keeper Talks," where a zookeeper gives an educational rundown of the life of a zoo animal. For an extra fee, you can also register for a behind-the-scenes experience with the lions, black bears, and other animals. If you're after an especially wild time, look into the family sleepover events, which are hosted at the zoo on select dates. Think camping in a tent on the zoo grounds, a nighttime safari, and stories around the campfire - in other words, a night you won't soon forget.

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Greater Vancouver Zoo

5048 264 Street

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One of the best animal attractions in the Vancouver area is located in Aldergrove, a community in Langley: the Greater Vancouver Zoo. This isn't a huge zoo compared to, say, the Toronto Zoo or the San Diego Zoo, but being a smaller zoo has its perks. For one, the zoo is extremely walkable - though if you prefer, you can always ride the train that winds through the property. Second, you have the opportunity to observe the animals from much closer than a lot of the larger zoos. There's a wide range of animals to check out - over 140 different species, to be exact - some of which are local to BC (like the grizzly bear and the elk), others that are more exotic (like the hippopotamus and the giraffe). If you're visiting the zoo in the summer, make a point of checking out the "Keeper Talks," where a zookeeper gives an educational rundown of the life of a zoo animal. For an extra fee, you can also register for a behind-the-scenes experience with the lions, black bears, and other animals. If you're after an especially wild time, look into the family sleepover events, which are hosted at the zoo on select dates. Think camping in a tent on the zoo grounds, a nighttime safari, and stories around the campfire - in other words, a night you won't soon forget.

BC Farm Museum

Agriculture played a key role in the development of Langley - and it continues to serve an important role today. The BC Farm Museum is a hub of pioneer and agricultural artifacts, exploring the evolution of farming equipment and the industry as a whole. More than 5,000 donated historical items are on display throughout two buildings, so you'll definitely want to allow ample time to properly visit the entire site. Items on display range from tractors to horse buggies, from egg sorters to tomato separators. Kids can explore the hands-on workshop and partake in a scavenger hunt, encouraging them to search the entire museum from top to bottom. The BC Farm Museum is the perfect representation of the dedicated members of the Langley community: all museum staff are volunteers, and every piece of equipment in the collection was donated. Be sure to chat with the friendly on-site personnel, who are happy to share stories and explain the pieces of the collection.

BC Farm Museum

9131 King St

Agriculture played a key role in the development of Langley - and it continues to serve an important role today. The BC Farm Museum is a hub of pioneer and agricultural artifacts, exploring the evolution of farming equipment and the industry as a whole. More than 5,000 donated historical items are on display throughout two buildings, so you'll definitely want to allow ample time to properly visit the entire site. Items on display range from tractors to horse buggies, from egg sorters to tomato separators. Kids can explore the hands-on workshop and partake in a scavenger hunt, encouraging them to search the entire museum from top to bottom. The BC Farm Museum is the perfect representation of the dedicated members of the Langley community: all museum staff are volunteers, and every piece of equipment in the collection was donated. Be sure to chat with the friendly on-site personnel, who are happy to share stories and explain the pieces of the collection.

Full Bloom Lavender Farm

Farming is a big part of life in Langley, and let's face it: farms can be stinky. If traditional farms aren't your cup of tea, check out Full Bloom Lavender Farm, the nicest smelling farm around. Full Bloom Lavender farm has the distinction of being the only lavender farm in Metro Vancouver. It operates seasonally, opening when the first variety of lavender blooms, which is typically mid-June. You can wander the fields to your nose's content, then head to the farm store, which sells an array of lavender-themed products including lavender toiletries, lavender bundles, gooey lavender honey, and lots more.

Full Bloom Lavender Farm

2926 248 St

Farming is a big part of life in Langley, and let's face it: farms can be stinky. If traditional farms aren't your cup of tea, check out Full Bloom Lavender Farm, the nicest smelling farm around. Full Bloom Lavender farm has the distinction of being the only lavender farm in Metro Vancouver. It operates seasonally, opening when the first variety of lavender blooms, which is typically mid-June. You can wander the fields to your nose's content, then head to the farm store, which sells an array of lavender-themed products including lavender toiletries, lavender bundles, gooey lavender honey, and lots more.

Alder Grove Heritage Society and Telephone Museum

When's the last time you really thought about how your phone works? Believe us: you'll look at your phone differently after a visit to the Alder Grove Heritage Society and Telephone Museum. It's a tiny museum - just one simple building - but there's an awful lot of information and history inside, starting with the structure itself, which was built in 1910. Formerly the site of the local telephone exchange, the building now holds the museum, along with a host of community archives. The museum is by donation, and volunteer guides will share stories of Langley and explain how phone calls were made many decades ago, before everyone walked around with personal telephones tucked into their pockets. This is the kind of quirky but special place to visit that you can only find in small towns like Langley.

Alder Grove Heritage Society and Telephone Museum

3190 271 St

When's the last time you really thought about how your phone works? Believe us: you'll look at your phone differently after a visit to the Alder Grove Heritage Society and Telephone Museum. It's a tiny museum - just one simple building - but there's an awful lot of information and history inside, starting with the structure itself, which was built in 1910. Formerly the site of the local telephone exchange, the building now holds the museum, along with a host of community archives. The museum is by donation, and volunteer guides will share stories of Langley and explain how phone calls were made many decades ago, before everyone walked around with personal telephones tucked into their pockets. This is the kind of quirky but special place to visit that you can only find in small towns like Langley.

Derby Reach Regional Park

Riverfront Park for hikes and picnics

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Derby Reach Regional Park

21801 Allard Crescent

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Riverfront Park for hikes and picnics

Stanley Park

Stanley Park is pretty incredible. We started at the totem poles walking along the seawall. This massive West Coast rain forest from the 1800’s is over 1000 acres, filled with statues, monuments, fields & wrapped in a sea wall. There are lots of clean bathrooms, benches to sit on, recreational activities such as beaches, trails & paths, tennis courts, and putting greens. Prospect Point is the highest spot with wonderful views. There are horse drawn hour long tours for $40 per person, gift shops, a theater, a train, the aquarium, Stanley’s bar and grill, Prospect point bar and grill, the treehouse and waterfall café.

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Stanley Park

610 Pipeline Rd

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Stanley Park is pretty incredible. We started at the totem poles walking along the seawall. This massive West Coast rain forest from the 1800’s is over 1000 acres, filled with statues, monuments, fields & wrapped in a sea wall. There are lots of clean bathrooms, benches to sit on, recreational activities such as beaches, trails & paths, tennis courts, and putting greens. Prospect Point is the highest spot with wonderful views. There are horse drawn hour long tours for $40 per person, gift shops, a theater, a train, the aquarium, Stanley’s bar and grill, Prospect point bar and grill, the treehouse and waterfall café.