Rated Things to Do in Langley

The Campbell Valley Regional Park is a hot spot in Langley for those who love the great outdoors. Towering fir and cedar trees greet hikers and walkers as they take to the trails that wind their way under this impressive canopy of green.

One of the best ways to truly experience a place is to travel it by foot. The Fort-to-Fort Trail allows you to do just that, connecting the Fort Langley National Historic Museum to Derby Reach Regional Park by way of a four-kilometer trail along the Fraser River.

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.

There's more to Langley than farms and horses: Langley City features a trendy downtown core that's perfect for catching up with a friend, grabbing a bite to eat, or partaking in some window shopping.

The Giants play in the Western Hockey League, a major junior hockey league overseen by the Canadian Hockey League. Many of the players, who are 16 to 20 years old, go on to play in the big leagues. Suffice to say, the caliber of hockey is exceptional - and the prices are much more reasonable than an NHL game (the free parking is the ultimate cherry on top).

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.

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.

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).

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.

No town or city in the Metro Vancouver area has more farms than Langley: there are over 50 working farms in the township, several of which have earned a spot on the Langley Circle Farm Tour.