The Community of Aldergrove, BC

Aldergrove is a town located in the Township of Langley – which is within the municipality of Metro Vancouver. Abbotsford is next to Aldergrove to the east and the city is about 60 kilometers east of Vancouver.

Aldergrove has a population of around 12,000 people.

It is also home to one of the region’s 5 border crossings which helps connect Lower Mainland residents to Lynden, Washington and other US destinations.

Military

A Naval Radio Site is located in Aldergrove – it is the home the Canadian Forces’ primary communication station for the Pacific fleet of the Navy.

Schools in the region

Aldergrove Community Secondary School
Betty Gilbert Elementary School
Coghlan Elementary School
North Otter Elementary School
Parkside Centennial Elementary School
Shortreed Elementary School

Attractions

Aldergrove is home to the Vancouver Zoo as well as the PIJHL Junior B franchise Aldergrove Kodiaks.

Aldergrove Festival Days
The town hosts Aldergrove Festival Days each year. For more information visit the festival website.

Aldergrove Fair Days
Another local event is the Aldergrove Fair Days. Their website can be found at: www.aldergrovefairdays.com. This year they will also be hosting a Show n’ Shine Classic Car Show. Visit their website for more information.

Brief History

Loggers, gold miners, farmers and entrepreneurs started to settle in the region in the early 1870s.

The city became known as Aldergrove due to the vast number of alder tress in the region.

Museum

The Alder Grove Telephone Museum is also located in the city.

Address:
3190 271 Street
Aldergrove, British Columbia
V4W 3H7
Tel: (604) 857-0555
Fax: (604) 857-9559

Website:
http://www.telephonemuseum.ca