Easy Weekend Trip: A Quick Getaway to Langley

Easy Weekend Trip: A Quick Getaway to Langley

08/11/2018

While Vancouver is British Columbia’s epicentre, taking a quick getaway to Langley allows you to appreciate some small town charm and escape the city. A 45-minute drive from Vancouver, Langley hosts plenty of activities and things to do to keep you busy for a weekend. Enjoy everything from special events to enticing restaurants. Embed yourself within the local culture of Langley, BC and all this town has to offer!

Mural Walk

mural along the langley city mural walk of jazz players Photo: Discover Langley City

This self-guided walk provides an enticing visitor experience where you can see up to 17 murals, mostly located in the city's core. If this walk sounds like your scene, it's an excellent opportunity to see some amazing local art and snap some great shots for your Instagram. It starts at Timms Community Centre, where you can enjoy a Sunset to Remember, and concludes near City Hall as you discover the Beauty of Strength.

Downtown Langley Shopping

McBurney Plaza in Langley City, BC Photo: Discover Langley City

Take a leisurely stroll in this pedestrian-friendly shopping area in Downtown Langley with unique stores and restaurants, including over 500 shops, services, and eateries. Head to the historic Innes Corners, the trendy McBurney Plaza, or try your luck at the Cascades Casino Resort.

Get Your Adrenaline Pumping

fast track go kart racing Photo: Discover Langley City

Satisfy your need for speed at Fast Track Indoor Karting with an adult track featuring 11 intense corners and a wide track for passing. You can zip around the track at speeds ranging up to 75 km/h, just two inches off the ground! Younger kids will love the smaller junior track to race on, where speeds reach up to 30 km/h on one of the most exhilarating kids’ ride in Langley.

Get in Touch With Your Inner Picasso

Let your creative juices flow by visiting Zealous Art & Paint Parties where you and your family or friends can have fun painting and bring out your inner Picasso.

art lesson set up at Zealous Art Studios Photo: Discover Langley City

Of all the family events Langley has to offer, this one allows for both education and entertainment all-in-one. Zealous offers drop-in painting Wednesdays and Saturdays where you can paint anything you want with an artist nearby to help, or you can sign up for an art lesson for you or the kids!

Grab Some Dinner

Dine at the MATCH Eatery & Public House, a contemporary-themed pub at Cascades Casino Resort featuring a patio that's open year-round. MATCH has earned Best Patio in Fraser Valley every year since it opened and features menu items such as wings, tacos, spicy wontons, pizzas, and more. Until December 30th, join the MATCH Football Madness to watch select games at the pub and win prizes each quarter. There are scratch-and-win cards with over $15,000 of instant prizes to get your hands on, too.

Where to Stay in Langley City

exterior view of Langley City Hotel & Conference Centre

Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre connects you to Cascades Casino Resort and offers a Stay & Play package where you get one $5 casino free play and one $5 food & beverage coupon per person. Enjoy your weekend getaway in a home away from home, complete with amenities such as:

  • Fitness centre 
  • Free Wi-Fi 
  • Complimentary parking 
  • MATCH Eatery & Public House 
  • The Buffet 
  • Starbucks 
  • 12:00 PM check-out 
  • Spa Tru 
  • Cascades Bingo - open daily 
  • Cascades Casino featuring over 1,001 slot machines, 24hr poker room and a variety of your favourite table games

Make your weekend getaway great by booking your Coast Langley City Hotel & Convention Centre stay now.