The best cycling routes in Glen Valley Regional Park

Derby Reach stretches along a calm bend of the Fraser River, where open fields, quiet forests, and wide riverside trails make for easy wandering. You'll find a mix of flat shoreline paths and the hillier Houston Trail loop with some multi-use trails open to hikers, joggers, cyclists, and even horseback riders. A large campground sits right at the water’s edge, with picnic shelters, washrooms, drinking water, and plenty of space to settle in for the night. Dogs are welcome on‑leash throughout most of the park, with a large off‑leash zone near Edgewater Bar. In short, you'll find that Derby Reach delivers a peaceful break with all the essentials close at hand.

The Canyon to Coast trail runs for 550 kilometers between Hope and the Salish Sea. This particular section follows the Fraser River through parkland, nature reserve and historic sites as it nears its end at the sea.

lived here: Wilfred John “Winky” Muench (b. 1899) married Emma Elizabeth Trattle (née Wright), a nurse and midwife in Fort Langley. Together, they raised a blended family of seven children and two step‑sons. Emma originally arrived in Langley in 1911 and worked locally before first marrying Alfred Trattle, who died in World War I

The Golden Ears Greenway, located in Surrey, BC, near Langley, is a 4-km (2.7-mile) paved, multi-use trail ideal for walking, cycling, and rollerblading. Rated as easy with minimal elevation gain, it takes about 13–30 minutes to complete. This white-coded path runs along a BC Hydro right-of-way, connecting Fraser Heights to the Golden Ears Bridge and Tynehead Regional Park.

The Tynehead Bridge, also known as the Tynehead Pedestrian Overpass, is a key feature of Surrey’s Greenway Network in Surrey, BC, near Langley. This illuminated pedestrian and bicycle bridge crosses Highway 1 at 168th Street, connecting Fraser Heights to Tynehead Regional Park. Completed in 2011 by HRC Construction for $5.1 million, it features a light-based artwork by John Webber, “Seasons in the Park,” which changes colors with seasons and events, enhancing its aesthetic appeal at night. The 4-meter-wide, 5.6-km-long paved bridge supports walking, cycling, rollerblading, skateboarding, and wheelchair access, linking to the park’s trails, Serpentine Fields, and a 2.5-hectare dog off-leash area. It’s a vital link for accessing the park’s nature trails, salmon hatchery, and picnic areas.

The Tynehead Greenway, located in Surrey, BC, near Langley, is a 2-km (1.2-mile) paved, multi-use trail in Tynehead Regional Park, ideal for walking, cycling, and trail running. This flat, easy path, taking about 15 minutes to complete, is part of Surrey’s Greenway Network, connecting Fraser Heights to the park via an illuminated pedestrian overpass at 168th Street. It runs through the Fleetwood Tynehead neighbourhood, near the Serpentine River’s headwaters, offering views of salmon spawning from October to December, especially near Bothwell Park

​St. George's Anglican Church in Fort Langley, BC, is a historic Carpenter Gothic-style church established in 1859 and consecrated in 1901. Located at 9160 Church Street, it remains an active parish known for its inclusive community and heritage architecture.

​The Fort to Fort Trail in Langley, BC, is a scenic 4 km (8 km round-trip) riverside path connecting the Fort Langley National Historic Site to the original Hudson’s Bay Fort site at Derby Reach Regional Park. This easy, mostly flat trail is popular year-round with walkers, cyclists, and families. It features gravel and paved sections, interpretive signage, river viewpoints, and is both stroller- and wheelchair-accessible. Dogs are welcome on leash. The trail offers a peaceful blend of nature and history along the Fraser River.