langley at a glance
Driving distances* Langley to Downtown Vancouver: 45 km (28 miles) Langley to YVR (Vancouver International Airport): 47 km (29 miles) Langley to YXX (Abbotsford International Airport): 27 km (17 miles) Langley to King George Skytrain Station (Surrey): 16 km (10 miles) Langley to Bellingham (via Aldergrove Border Crossing): 45 km (28 miles) Langley to Seattle (via Aldergrove Border Crossing): 186 km (116 miles)
Weather Langley boasts a temperate climate that is enjoyed by visitors and residents year round. Contributing factors are the close proximity to the *
distances listed are approximate
Pacific Ocean, and the protection of the spectacular Coastal Mountain range. Langley has over 1,800 hours of bright sunshine and nearly 200 frost-free days a year. Summer is warm, with daytime temperatures slightly warmer than 20 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit). This weather continues into the month of October, with crisp autumn mornings. Winters are mild and traditionally wet with average temperatures of 2 degrees C (35.6 degrees F). Snow is rare, however, does accumulate on the nearby ski hills, allowing for excellent outdoor winter activities. Spring comes early in Langley, with the gardens alive with blooms as early as February. For a detailed weather report visit www.theweathernetwork.ca
Road Travel British Columbia has an excellent highway system with distances and speed limits clearly posted in metric on highway signs. For current road conditions visit www.DriveBC.ca
Langley is the perfect home base in which to explore the surrounding area. The Golden Ears Bridge offers easy access to our neighbours north of the Fraser including Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Mission and Coquitlam. The nearby brand new Port Mann Bridge connects the Fraser Valley to the major hub of Vancouver. Both the Port Mann and Golden Ears Bridges are tolled. For more information on rates and how to register your vehicle, visit www.treo.ca Convenient and accessible transportation is available both to and from Langley. Major road and transit systems link to additional providers, including:
AC Airways
BC Ferries
Valley Airporter, YXX
BC Ferries operates one of the most sophisticated systems of its kind in the world, serving almost 50 ports of call along the BC coastline. For information on fares, routes and times, or to make reservations, visit the Langley Visitor Centre, or www.bcferries.com. Toll free in North America – 1.800.BC FERRY. Outside North America, call 25.386.3431.
604.857.7171 www.tourismabbotsford.ca/oldsite/ index.php?page_id=427
1.877.933.5536 www.acairways.com
Airport Link Shuttle, YVR 604.594.3333 www.airportlinkshuttle.com
VIA Rail Canada 1.800.561.8630 www.viarail.ca/en
Greyhound 604.534.4737 www.greyhound.ca
Translink 604.953.3333 www.translink.ca
Enterprise Rent-A-Car 604.532.8969 www.enterpriserentacar.ca
WestJet Operates out of Abbotsford (YXX) 1.888.WESTJET www.westjet.com
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