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Langley, Biking
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A few weeks ago, on one of those hot summer nights in the Lower Mainland, a friend and I decided to take out the 'ole bikes and go for a ride in the somewhat cooler evening temperature. We decided upon the Fort to Fort trail in Langley. The trail stretches along the southern side of the Fraser River from Derby Reach regional park (which has some fantastic riverside campsites by the way) all the way to the community of Fort Langley itself.
We brought along a backpack of picnic supplies to chow down somewhere along the trail when we got hungry. The trail is fantastic, as it passes through Derby Reach regional park which sports fantastic riverfront park-space, a dog off-leash enclosure, and the campsites. Also along the trail are remnants of the original location of Fort Langley, before it was moved further east along the river. We enjoyed ourselves tremendously as we made our way to Fort Langley. Once there we found a picnic table along the river which hosted our break and dinner spot.
By the time we decided to head back, the sun was setting and the cool wind in our hair added to the experience. This trail, whether you walk it or bike it, is definitively a to-do whether you live in the Langley area, or are just passing through.
Editor's note: learn more about the Fort-to-Fort trail and other Langley parks here.
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Langley, Festivals & Events
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On Saturday August 7th, Langley Eats Local, a locally focused food fair was held at the Fort Wine Co. This event was focused on local farmers and producers and was designed to encourage Langley locals to eat local and support local businesses.
I attended as a representative for Tourism Langley, and despite the onslaught of rain, the turnout was fabulous! There was music, a delicious BBQ, local vendors providing samples of their local cuisine, and agricultural movies shown inside the fantastic facilities at Fort Wine Co.
All in all it was a wonderful event, and I send praise to the Langley Environmental Partners Society and Langley Agricultural Advisory Committee for putting on a smashing event!
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Langley, Farms & Markets
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Krause Berry Farms, located on 248th St., Langley BC has become well known as
the spot to pick up some fresh locally grown berries in the region.
At Krause Berry Farm you can either pick up flats of your berry choice inside their well stocked farm store or you may choose to go out and hand pick them from their fields. Either way, the deliciousness of these strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries cannot be denied.
Krause also offers many additional delectables inside their store as well as at "The Porch",
the place to stop for some hand-made berry ice cream, smoothies, and even corn pizza! If baking is more your thing, superb breads, pies, perogies, and fudge can also be found on-site.
If you're on the hunt for the perfect locally grown berries for your own delicious creations, or need a dessert to accompany tonight's dinner - Krause Berry Farm has it all.
I personally head down to Krause for all my berry needs and recently tried their perogies for the first time, and let me tell you - they rival the one's my mother used to make for me when I was younger!
Editor's note: learn more about Krause Berry Farms and other farms on the Langley Circle Farm Tour.