Located about 60 km east of Vancouver at the junction of Highway 13 and the Fraser Highway, the community of Aldergrove is located at the southeastern edge of the Township of Langley. This urban community lies on the border of the USA, directly across from Lynden, Washington, and acts as one of the five land-based border crossings in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.
Know Your Neighbours in Aldergrove
Aldergrove is largely a farming and agritourism community. It’s a great place to live if your vision of home is a hobby farm, micro-brewery or winery, or you just like a property with a lot of elbow room. With a large percentage of this area in the Agricultural Land Reserve, most homes are single-family dwellings. However, some new boutique townhomes, as well as executive, single, and multi-family homes are popping up on the edges of this lovely community.
Dine in Aldergrove
Just because you’re enjoying the country life doesn’t mean that there aren’t any good, or more exotic places to eat. Because of the diversity of the local population and its environs, you can find anything from Thai to Turkish, from traditional fish and chips to Balkan baked goods, and everything in between.
Wine lovers will be thrilled with the opportunity to enjoy locally produced award-winning grape, fruit, and honey wines. Beer aficionados can down a pint or two at two of our local breweries. Dead Frog and Trading Post Brewery, and if you like stronger spirits, you can try Roots & Wings Distillery.
Casual Dining
- Beatniks Bistro
- Bacchus Bistro
- Red Robin
- Ruan Thai Restaurant
Fast Casual
- Captain’s Galley Fish and Chips
- Istanbul Donair
- Little Donkey
- Veggie Bob’s Kitchen Café
Coffee Cafes
- Coffee Mug Restaurant
- Trendz Coffee House
- The Water Shed Arts Café
Public Houses
- Jimmy Mac’s Pub
- The Artful Dodger Pub (with hitching posts for equines)
- Oak & Thorne Neighbourhood Public House
Fun Stuff To See & Do in Aldergrove
The Langley Circle Farm Tour is the place to start when exploring Langley. Many of the local farms, situated in Aldergrove, feature in this farm tour. It’s a homegrown feast for your appetite, not to mention a great way to spend the day with the family taking in the country roads on a Sunday afternoon.
Aldergrove is also home to the Greater Vancouver Zoo and the Twilight Drive-in Theatre.
Parks, Recreation & Culture in Aldergrove
Aldergrove is close to many parks, recreational, and cultural venues. With all the fresh air, Aldergrove is a great place for those who love spending time outdoors. There are many parks to enjoy. Using the Langley area trail guide you can find a commuter trail, cycling route, or just a great place to take the dog for a long walk any day of the week. Want to know what is going on in Aldergrove and in the surrounding area? Check out . Tourism Langley.
History buffs can take a modern day walking tour of Fort Langley and Murrayville showcasing the historical buildings that remain in these two neighbourhoods. It’s just a short drive to Langley where you can explore:
- BC Farm Museum
- Canadian Museum of Flight
- CN Station
- Chief Sepass Theatre
- Fort Langley National Historic Site
- Langley Centennial Museum
- Aldergrove Heritage Society Telephone Museum and Archives
Aldergrove Schools
As part of the Township of Langley, Aldergrove is part of the Langley School District 35 , which offers a wide range of public education and support programs to students of all ages. To locate the school in your catchment area using the School Locator, simply type in your street address or housing development name.
There are local private schools and three post-secondary educational institutions located in Langley:
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU)
- Trinity Western University
- Redeemer Pacific College
Local Events in Aldergrove
You’ll find a complete listing of festivals, annual city events, and community-hosted events throughout Langley and Aldergrove at the following websites: Township of Langley; Tourism Langley; the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce; and a number of specialty programs and events through the Langley Centennial Museum.
May
- Langley Community Farmers Market (May to October)
- May Day Parade & Celebrations
July
- Canada Day at Fort Langley National Historic Site
- Langley Canada Day JRBQ!
August
- Brigade Days
September
October
- Cranberry Festival (in the Village)
- Cranberry Day at Fort Langley National Historic Site
- Grave Tales
November
- Douglas Day
Your Guide to Aldergrove Resources
Aldergrove residents and businesses can stay informed and conduct business through the Township of Langley website with services such as business services, GeoSource, and the ReConnect app to ensure you will never miss a garbage day again. Other useful resources include: