Township History
About the Township
The Township of Langley was incorporated in Fort Langley in 1873 and is known as the "Birthplace of BC." A municipality unlike any other, it is a place where the rich heritage of the past is combined with a vibrant vision for the future.
The Township of Langley is home to approximately 145,000 residents (2022) in six urban centres, all with distinct characteristics, abundant amenities and surrounded by natural beauty and rural areas that complement an energetic urban atmosphere.
It is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Metro Vancouver with many people choosing to live here, and it is easy to see why. With a unique mix of rural and urban lifestyles and landscapes, a strong local economy, diverse housing options and numerous community services, great pride is taken to honour the past while creating a modern, thriving, sustainable region for those who call it home today and for future generations to come.
Learn more about the Township of Langley here.
About the Township's history
- Video Montage - a short video capturing 150 years of the Township of Langley
- Historic Places - a visual journey of the story of the Township’s rich and varied history of many cultures and activities.
- Our Shared History – documents outlining a historic context statement and thematic framework.
- History and Heritage - a look back at the Township’s past from roads to archaeology, to historic places.
- About the Township Today – an overview of the Township today covering communities, neighbourhoods, and more.
- Museum Online Collections – explore a collection of over 9000 photographs, 2000 archival documents, 9000 objects, 500 works of art and 300 oral history recordings, spanning hundreds of years.
Come celebrate with us
Visit these pages to learn about all the planned activities for each day during the three-day celebration.