Fall is here, and our thoughts have turned to baked goods, walks in nature, and markets brimming with colourful local produce. Immerse your family in fall in picture perfect Langley. Only a 45 minutes (or less) drive from Vancouver, this charming town is an ideal day trip with plenty of autumnal attractions and culinary temptations for all ages.
What to do in Langley this Fall
Harvest Tour at The Bog at Riverside Cranberry Farm
Langley is famous for its cranberries. Take in a self-guided tour and enjoy a restorative stroll in the crisp autumn air around Riverside Farm’s cranberry bog. Snap some unforgettable photos, learn about the rich tradition of cranberry farming, and bring home your own freshly harvested cranberries in time for Thanksgiving. And if you like, venture right into the bog! (They provide the waders, or view it from Riverside’s own flat-bottom boat.)
Open now – October 12. Tickets $7.50 and up; booking and info at riversidecranberries.ca
Aldor Acres Family Farm
True to its name, visitors of all ages will love Aldor Acres Family Farm. You can explore the farm’s 4-kilometre loop. Get up-close with friendly animals, scores of pumpkins, and more!
Until Oct. 31, 9am–5pm daily. General Admission $17 per person (Babies are exception) and Family pass $85 (2 adults, 3 children); booking and info at aldoracresfamilyfarm.ca/aldor
Eagle Acres Pumpkin Patch
Visitors can explore 25 unique varieties of pumpkins and gourds, ideal for adding a festive touch to their porch this fall. A relaxing hayride leads to the pumpkin patch, where everyone can pick the perfect pumpkin. The barns, both inside and out, are home to over 200 farm animals, offering the chance to chat with chickens, hang out with dogs, giggle with goats, connect with cows, play with pigs, bond with bunnies, or enjoy time with the horses. Guests can immerse themselves in the beauty of the farm’s autumn landscape. For those looking to decorate their porches, the farm has everything from quirky pumpkins and gourds to corn stalks and corn, perfect for creating that harvest-themed look!
October 12-14, 19-20, 25-27. 10–5pm. Adult Admission $14 + GST, Children/Seniors $12 + GST (Kids under 2 years old are free) eagleacres.ca
Krause Berry Farms
From the centre of a beautiful 200-acre estate, Krause Berry Farms is serving up fresh, hot waffles (including apple and pumpkin flavour) at its walk-in waffle bar, featuring outdoor covered and garden seating.
And be sure to find the perfect pumpkin to take home from the market or ‘U-pick’ field. Info: krauseberryfarms.com
Haunted High Tea at Tracycakes Bakery Café
Everything you love about High Tea — with a comforting fall theme. Enjoy seasonal “babycakes” and dainties, pumpkin scones with Devonshire cream & jam, and savoury finger sandwiches.
$37 per person. Oct. 25 & 26. Reservations recommended; call 604.427.1424 to reserve your spot. tracycakesonline.com
Fort Langley National Historic Site
Travel back to 1840. Try barrel-making, watch the blacksmith work, and shape your own piece of metal at the Jr. Blacksmith Shop. Go to the Big House and use a nib pen and ink to sign on with the Hudson’s Bay Company at Fort Langley. Free admission for 17 and under.
