kids encyclopedia robot

Langley, British Columbia (district municipality) facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts

The Township of Langley is a district municipality immediately east of the city of Surrey in southwestern British Columbia, Canada. It is south of the Fraser River and west of Abbotsford. It is part of Metro Vancouver.

It was started in 1827 as Fort Langley as a trading post. The Fraser Canyon Gold Rush in 1858 brought more settlers into the area. The Township of Langley was incorporated on April 26, 1873.

The Vancouver Stealth of the National Lacrosse League play at the Langley Events Centre.

Images for kids

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Distrito de Langley (Columbia Británica) para niños

kids search engine
Langley, British Columbia (district municipality) Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.