LANGLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA (CITY)


The 'City of Langley' is a municipality in Greater Vancouver. It lies directly east of the municipality of Surrey. It is located south of the Fraser River and north of the U.S. border. The City of Langley is not to be confused with the larger Township of Langley.

Contents
Facilities
History
Education
Events
Elections
References
Neighbouring municipalities
External links

Facilities


Langley's community facilities include:

★ Al Anderson Memorial - 25 metre public swimming pool

★ Douglas Recreation Centre

★ Timms Community Centre

★ Langley Library

Cascades Casino, Coast Hotel & Convention Centre

★ Numerous parks

History


Early European settlement in the area was known as "Innes Corners" (after homesteader Adam Innes); in 1911, the area became known as "Langley Prairie." The numerous small communities later came together as Langley Township, but owing to its more urban development and related needs (such as street lights), the City of Langley decided to separate and incorporate as a separate municipality on March 15, 1955.[1]

Education


The City of Langley's six Elementary schools and two Secondary schools (H.D. Stafford Secondary and Apex Secondary) are served by School District 35 Langley.

Events


Street banners in the City of Langley's commercial district, along Fraser Highway.

Langley is the home of a very large annual car show, the "Langley Cruise-In". This event is held each September. Langley is also home to the renowned Arts Alive Festival in August.

Elections


Langley is also a key component in the Canadian federal electoral district of the same name, which was formed in 2004. The Member of Parliament for the constituency is Conservative Mark Warawa.

References



1. City of Langley - History of Langley


★ ''From Prairie to City: A History of the City of Langley,'' Warren F. Sommer, 1995.

Neighbouring municipalities


External links



City of Langley
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