Willoughby

Willoughby is a great place to call home! It's got all the amenities you could ask for, like the popular Willoughby Town Centre (outdoor shopping), recreational opportunities, schools, connectivity, and ongoing growth. It is an appealing neighbourhood for families and individuals seeking a suburban lifestyle with access to amenities and convenient transportation options—and with the Skytrain line coming nearby, (the Surrey Langley SkyTrain Project is a 16 km extension of the Expo Line primarily along Fraser Highway from King George SkyTrain Station in Surrey to 203 St in Langley City), Willoughby is sure to increase in popularity. 

The area features a mix of housing options, including single-family homes, townhouses, and apartment complexes. There are plans for further expansion and improvement of infrastructure, including the addition of more amenities, schools, and parks, to accommodate the increasing population. These plans are evident especially down 208th Street and around Willoughby Town Centre.

Here are some of the builders in this area (subject to change without notice): Ledingham McAllister; Polygon Homes; Morningstar Homes; Vesta Properties; Foxridge Homes; ParkLane Homes; Essence Properties; RAB Properties; Infinity Properties; Qualico Communities. These builders have been involved in developing a range of residential properties in Willoughby.

Family-friendly

Willoughby is a great family-friendly neighbourhood in Langley. The neighbourhood offers parks, sports and recreational facilities, shopping centres and several schools, including elementary schools, middle schools, and secondary schools, as well as the Poly-Technical University of Kwantlen, or KPU for short. The area is known for having a good selection of educational institutions providing residents with access to quality education no matter their age.

Walkability

Depending on how close you reside to the Willoughby town Centre, you may be able to walk to all essential amenities and services such as grocery stores, restaurants, healthcare facilities, and more, which are all conveniently located at the Willoughby Town Centre outdoor shopping plaza. Although the township of Langley in general was originally built as a suburban car-centric community, with all the new infrastructure coming in, especially in and around the Willoughby neighbourhood, the walk score to conveniences, schools, and parks is changing.

Popular Community Activities

Willoughby Community Park is often host to community events throughout the year including family-friendly activities, festivals, food truck gatherings, and live entertainment. In summer months Willoughby and surrounding areas often host farmers markets. There are various sports leagues and clubs catering to different interests such as soccer, baseball, basketball and other sports. Residents can participate in organized leagues or join local clubs for recreational activities and competitions, especially with the convenience of a 322,312 square-foot multipurpose sports and entertainment facility, The Langley Event Centre nearby in the Township of Langley.

Willoughby is also known for celebrating seasonal events such as Halloween, Christmas, and Canada Day which includes parades, fireworks, outdoor festivities, and community gatherings.
 

Popular Parks in Willoughby & Langley

Willoughby offers many recreational facilities for everyone, both indoors and out. The neighbourhood features numerous parks and green spaces where residents can enjoy outdoor activities such as picnicking, walking or sports, as well as various indoor health facilities. Willoughby Community Park and Routley Park are popular destinations for families and sports enthusiasts.

Location

Willoughby is a neighbourhood located in the northern part of Langley, in the Township of Langley, south of the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) and west of 200th Street. The location of Willoughby makes it easy for residents to get around the area. There are various transportation routes that provide access to other communities within the Township of Langley, and to its boarding city, the city of Surrey. Generally, it takes a little over 45 minutes to drive from Willoughby to downtown Vancouver.