Fraser River Dike Maintenance
Glen Valley
Where History Flows with the Fraser
Nestled along the Fraser River in northeast Langley, Glen Valley's heritage is tied to the river, the Canadian Northern Railway, and the pioneer families who farmed its fertile floodplain.
Your Heritage Toolkit
Everything You Need for Glen Valley
History & Stories
Explore Glen Valley's rich history from 1885 to the present.
Municipal Watch
Track property sales, development applications, and bylaw changes in Glen Valley.
Heritage Guide
Understand the bylaws and protections governing Glen Valley's heritage.
Take Action
File complaints, contact councillors, and join the movement to protect heritage.
Heritage Map
Interactive map of heritage-designated properties in Glen Valley.
Hassall Residence
A post-WWI Soldiers' Settlement Board home, representing the era of veteran land grants.
Glen Valley School (original site)
The site of the first school in Glen Valley, on the historic McKay farm.
Cornock House
An early pioneer farmhouse representing the agricultural heritage of the Fraser floodplain.
History & Stories
Glen Valley's Story
Glen Valley developed in the northeastern part of the Township, adjacent to the Fraser River. The first Glen Valley School opened in 1885 on the Gilbert McKay farm, and the Glen Valley Post Office opened in 1904.
The Canadian Northern Railway had a whistle stop in Glen Valley, connecting the community to regional networks. After World War I, the Soldiers' Settlement Board made land available, leading to new homesteads. The Glen Valley Dyking and Drainage District was formed to manage the Fraser River's influence on the agricultural floodplain. Today, Glen Valley remains one of Langley's most rural and scenic communities.
1885
First School Opens
The first Glen Valley School opens on the Gilbert McKay farm.
1904
Post Office Opens
The Glen Valley Post Office opens in the McKay house, formalizing the community.
1917
Hassall Residence Built
The Hassall Residence is constructed, one of the post-WWI Soldiers' Settlement homes.
1920s
Dyking District Formed
The Glen Valley Dyking and Drainage District is established to manage Fraser River flooding.
Community Program