Fort Langley, which forms part of the Township of Langley, is a small village of 2,700 people with a long and significant history.
Often called the "birthplace of British Columbia," Fort Langley served as a trading post to First Nations and the entire West Coast over a century ago. It was also a fortification point that helped European pioneers settle into the area and eventually expand across Greater Vancouver.
Residents and visitors can learn about Fort Langley's history with an afternoon visit to the Fort Langley National Historic Park, which has maintained its trading post in 19 th century fashion, or the Fort Langley Railway Station, which offers a small museum, a preserved 1920s caboose just outside, and a restored 1910 Canadian National Railway station.
Fort Langley real estate is much lower priced than that in nearby communities such as Surrey. Prices for homes in Fort Langley range from just under $200,000 for an apartment to just under $800,000 for a multi-bedroom estate. The average price for a home in Fort Langley is $571,964. View Fort Langley MLS® listings and upcoming open houses.
Fort Langley Amenities
Fort Langley Shopping
Glover Road, one of Fort Langley's main thoroughfares, offers grocery stores, clothing stores and boutiques, antique stores and several other shops.
Schools and education in Fort Langley
Elementary schools
Secondary schools
Fort Langley Cafés and Restaurants
Fort Langley offers a great variety of dining options, with a variety of local fare. Whether you crave the seafood, steak, Italian or delicious dessert wine from the nearby Fort Wine Company, Fort Langley has something to suit your tastes.
Fort Langley Sports and Recreation
Fort Langley offers a number of ways for residents to stay active. Fort Langley Park has an outdoor pool, baseball diamonds, a jogging track, a picnic area and playground. The Township of Langley also offers a number of community green spaces, including Derby Reach Regional Park, which features walking trails, fishing, and picnic areas.
Another unique feature in the area is the Fort-to-Fort Trail along the Fraser River, which offers beautiful views of McMillan Island.
Fort Langley Transportation
TransLink offers numerous bus services to the Fort Langley area, including the 364 Langley Centre route. Drivers can also take the TransCanada Highway, which is just west of the community and offers quick access to Downtown.
Fort Langley Property Statistics
Home prices* Houses $571,964 Townhouses $316,932 Apartments $219,192
*Source: Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, average sale prices in Langley for March 2011.
Fort Langley Demographics
Population* 58,730 (number is for Fort Langley-Aldergrove) *Source: BC Stats
Age* 65 to 74 6% 45 to 64 29% 20 to 44 34% 5 to 19 24% 0 to 4 4%
*Source: BC Stats
Occupancy* Fully owned 85% ("Owners") Rented 15% First Nations Band Housing 0%
*Source: BC Stats
Dwellings* Detached 65% ("Houses") Row house 10% Apartment duplex 15% Apartment, under five stories 6% Apartment, five or more stories 0%
*Source: BC Stats
Neighbourhoods surrounding Fort Langley
- Forest Knolls
- Aldergrove
- Langley
- Willoughby
