An annual program of the Langley Urbanist Society

Jane's Walks

Free, community-led walking tours that get people out into Langley's neighbourhoods to see and discuss them firsthand — part of the worldwide Jane's Walk festival.

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What it is

Walking and talking about our city

Named after the urbanist Jane Jacobs, Jane's Walks are free, citizen-led walking conversations held every spring in cities around the world. They help communities connect with their neighbourhoods, share local knowledge, and talk about how places work.

The Langley Urbanist Society organizes Langley's walks — getting the community out on the ground together. No registration, no cost, all welcome.

Participants on a Jane's Walk in Langley

Spring 2026

Our most recent walks

Each spring we host walks in different Langley neighbourhoods, led by people who know them well. Here's what we explored in 2026.

Walnut Grove Jane's Walk

For 2026, we began at Alex Hope Elementary School and headed through the adjacent park, then follows the greenway south to Walnut Grove town centre. From there we continued along Walnut Grove Drive, past James Kennedy Elementary, and looped back up to Alex Hope.

Walk highlights

Park & Greenway — Connected green corridors linking residential areas

Walnut Grove Town Centre — The commercial heart of the neighbourhood

Walnut Grove Drive — A main corridor through the community

School placement — How Alex Hope and James Kennedy Elementary shape the area

View route on Komoot

Walk Leader: James Hansen

James is a long-time Walnut Grove resident with unique insights into the evolution of the neighbourhood. As a passionate urbanist and community leader, James guides walkers through the area, highlighting its characteristics and the stories that bring the neighbourhood to life.

Willoughby Jane's Walk

For 2026 we covered a lot of ground, starting at Jamieson Park near the Parry-Evans Trail, heading north to the northernmost point of Willoughby, then looping back south along the Parry-Evans Trail to the start. The route formed a box around the neighbourhood, giving a comprehensive look at one of Langley's fastest-growing communities.

Walk highlights

206 Street — Creek integrated with the roadway, forming a green corridor

Willoughby Town Centre — A mixed-use hub near the start

Parry-Evans Trail — A green corridor running through Willoughby

Neighbourhood loop — Housing diversity and rapid growth patterns

View route on Komoot

Walk Leader: Michael Pratt

Michael is a sitting Township of Langley Councillor who completed his Master of Urban Studies with a thesis on Willoughby — "The Best Laid Plans: Walkability and the Pedestrian Realm in the Willoughby Town Centre." His deep knowledge of this rapidly developing area makes him an ideal guide on growth management, community design, and the balance between density and livability.

Coming in 2027

Next year's walks

Dates and routes for our 2027 Jane's Walks will be posted here in the spring. Want to lead a walk in your neighbourhood, or hear when the next ones are announced? Email contact@langleyurbanistsociety.ca.

What you'll experience

Guided tours

Local hosts lead the way and share what they know about each neighbourhood.

Community stories

Hear local history and the everyday knowledge that doesn't show up on a map.

Planning insights

See how streets, trails, parks, and new development shape how a place feels and functions.

Good conversation

Meet neighbours and others who care about how Langley is built.