History & Stories
The Story of Glen Valley
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.
Overview
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.
Timeline
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.
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Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1885
- Population
- ~3,300
- Region
- Township of Langley
- Heritage Sites
- 3 listed
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