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

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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