Although best known as an equestrian centre, Langley is fast becoming recognized as a wine-touring area. Several wineries feature restaurants and/or picnic areas as well as stores carrying local artisan products.
Langley also boasts an abundance of farms, a culinary school and opportunities to pick your own berries.
Highlights include:
The Fort Wine Company
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Fort Langley winery has developed exquisite table and dessert wines by using 100 percent premium fruit juices from blueberries, apricots, strawberries, apples and blackberries. The winery is the recipient of many awards, including a gold for its Iced Apple dessert wine at the All Canadian Wine Competition. Plan on taking a break at the Outpost Restaurant to enjoy the pairing of their fragrant wines with savoury tapenades and fine cheeses.
Bacchus Bistro at Domaine de Chaberton Winery
Enjoy the views of this bucolic vineyard while indulging in authentic French bistro cuisine accompanied by award-winning wines from this venerable winery.
Vista D'oro Farms
The Farm serves up one-day classes hosted by renowned local chefs and inspired by the region's local and seasonal ingredients. Choose either a hands-on or demonstration class in the farm's fully equipped commercial kitchen. Enjoy the fruits of your labour with a sampling of select wines.
J.D. Farms
This Langley farm's specialty is turkey. Purchase made-on-the-premises products like their famous turkey sausages.
Driediger Farms
Pick your own berries or buy them ready-picked. Driedigers sells honey as well as mouth-watering fruits and vegetables. Take home a fresh-baked pie and some homemade jam.
Herb House
Tour the gardens to learn how hundreds of types of native plants can be used as home remedies, cosmetics and as food. Purchase potted plants, seeds and dried herbs.