Walnut Grove, Langley BC Neighbourhood Profile
Location:
North Langley, BC
A pocket just to the North of Hwy 1 at 200 Street and bordering the great Fraser River and historic Fort Langley – the birthplace of BC!
Types of Homes:
Expect to see mostly houses and townhomes built in the 80’s and 90’s.
Transportation:
Prefect for the commuter or weekend day tripper – easy access into downtown Vancouver or out east to head into the Fraser Valley – Abbotsford, Chilliwack and into the Mountains
Now have the Golden Ears Bridge to access Maple Ridge.
There is a convenient Park and Ride on the other side of 200 Street (Carvolth Exchange) for commuters.
(Skytrain is coming to Langley City by 2028)
Diverse Small Town Feel:
Walnut Grove still has a cozy small town feel with everything within walking distance and continues to attract all kinds of young families and cultures.
Schools:
Walnut Grove and nearby neighbourhoods have some of the highest school scores in the province. The private Fine Arts School is nearby in Fort Langley.
Shopping/Dining:
The Grove hosts a ton of local shopping and dining choices all mostly along the 88 Avenue main corridor and newly renovated Willowbrook Mall, Costco and all the big box stores are just down the hill in Langley City. See the areas shopping here: https://www.tourism-langley.ca/business_type/shop/
Parks:
Walnut Grove has a multitude of athletic parks, an elaborate connected walking trail system with a lot of old growth forest and protected streams and Derby Reach Park on the Fraser River is a family favourite for walking trails, off-leash dog park and overnight camping.
The trails here connect all the way to the Fort. https://webfiles.tol.ca/RCP/Trails%20by%20Community/Walnut%20Grove%20Parks%20&%20Trails.pdf
Recreation:
Walnut Grove sports a fabulous recreation centre with an olympic size pool and directly beside Walnut Grove Secondary School with a full athletic park for team sports and covered picnic area for community events and family outings.
https://www.tol.ca/recreation-culture/facilities/walnut-grove-community-centre/
There are several golf courses, and local wineries & a new batch of craft breweries nearby as well!
