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When you spend money at a Langley business, that money doesn't just disappear into a corporate bank account in another country.
It circulates through our community like blood through a body, keeping the local economy healthy and alive.
Here's how it works:
- You buy groceries at a locally owned market.
- The owner uses that money to pay their employees, who live in Langley and shop at other local businesses.
- The owner also pays rent to a local landlord, buys supplies from local vendors, and maybe grabs lunch at a nearby restaurant.
- That restaurant owner pays their staff, who then spend money at the hardware store, which orders from local suppliers.
Round and round it goes.
Compare that to clicking "buy now" on Amazon:
- That money goes to Seattle, then gets dispersed to shareholders around the world.
- Maybe a few dollars come back to pay the wages of a warehouse worker in another province, but the bulk of your purchase leaves BC entirely.
There's no circular flow, just a one-way ticket out of our community.
This isn't just theory.
When local businesses thrive, your neighbors have jobs.
When your neighbors have jobs, they can afford to support other local businesses, creating more jobs. The coffee shop stays open. The bookstore doesn't close. The community center gets donations. Your kid's soccer team gets sponsored.
That's the difference between money that circulates and money that evaporates.
Every purchase is a choice about what kind of community you want to live in.
Books & Toys
Bookstores
The Creative Bookworm Your local independent bookstore in Downtown Langley
- Address: 20438 Douglas Crescent, Langley, BC V3A 4B6
- Website: thecreativebookworm.com
- Phone: (778) 278-2008
Wendel's Bookstore & Cafe Books with fresh, local food and beverages in Fort Langley
- Address: 103-9233 Glover Road, Fort Langley, BC V1M 2S5
- Website: wendelsonline.com
- Phone: (604) 513-2238
Toy Stores
Toy Traders BC's largest independent toy store with vintage and new collectibles, plus a trading system for in-store credit
- Address: 19880 Langley Bypass, Langley, BC V3A 4Y1
- Website: toytraders.ca
- Phone: (604) 532-9516
RPG Vintage Toys & Games Over 10,000 unique items in a 1,000 square foot collector's paradise
- Address: 5496 Salt Lane, Langley B.C.
- Website: https://www.rpgvintagetoysgames.com/
Gifts & Home Decor
Fort Langley
The Little White House & Co. Clothing, home decor, salon, and afternoon tea in a charming historic setting
- Address: 9090 Glover Road, Fort Langley, BC V1M 2S4
- Website: littlewhitehouseco.com
- Phone: (604) 888-8386
Emilia & Rose Home boutique and decor
- Address: 150-9220 Glover Rd, Fort Langley, BC V1M 2R4
- Website: emiliarosehome.com
- Phone: (604) 881-0012
Treasure Landing Diverse collections and personal gifts
- Address: #101 9233 Glover Road, Langley, BC
- Website: https://treasurelanding.ca/
Langley Township & City
This Is It Gifts Inc Beautiful, thoughtful, quirky, funny, and fabulous gifts
- Address: 20494 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC
- Website: thisisitgifts.com
- Phone: (604) 539 0237
Beach Basket Giftware Unique gifts and beach-themed decor, over 12 years of quality service
- Address: 8850 Walnut Grove Dr #107, Langley Twp, BC V1M 3W4
- Phone: (604) 820-2170
The Local Space 50+ Canadian brands and locally made products
- Address: The Local Space has closed its shopfront in Langley City, but is still selling through their website with a pickup location in Langley City
- Website: thelocalspace.ca
- Additional locations: Willoughby, Chilliwack
BIPOC + Local Marketplace Supporting 50+ Canadian businesses with candle bar and craft workshops
- Address: 5490 Salt Ln, Langley, BC V3A 5C7
- Website: https://www.instagram.com/bipocandlocalmarketplace/?hl=en
Clothing & Accessories
Little White House & Co. Fashion boutique (see address above under Gifts & Home Decor)
- Address: 9090 Glover Road, Fort Langley, BC V1M 2S4
- Website: littlewhitehouseco.com
Shoes of Europe European footwear since 2014 with unique styles and unrivalled comfort
- City of Langley Address: 20502 Fraser Hwy, Langley, BC V3A 4G2
- Fort Langley Address: 9203 Glover Rd, Langley Twp, BC V1M 5R2
- Website: https://www.shoesofeurope.com/
Food & Drink
Bakeries & Coffee
Blacksmith Bakery Artisan bakeshop, cafe, and pizzeria with two locations
- Fort Langley address: 9190 Church St, Langley Twp, BC V1M 2R6
- 200 St address: 20018 83A Ave Unit A100, Langley Twp, BC V2Y 3R4
- Langley Airport address: 5385 216 St #115, Langley Twp, BC V2Y 2N3
- Website: https://blacksmithbakery.ca/
Sabà Cafe and Bistro Family-owned restaurant, bakery, and coffee shop
- Fort Langley Address: 23343 Mavis Ave unit 102, Langley Twp, BC V1M 2R6
- Website: sabacafeandbistro.ca
ARCHR Coffee + Bakery Coffee, cookies, croissants, muffins, and more near Carvolth Exchange
- Address: 20161 86 Ave A150, Langley Twp, BC V2Y 2C1
- Website: archrcoffee.com
Republica Roasters Specialty coffee in Fort Langley
- Address: 9203 Glover Rd, Langley Twp, BC V1M 2S4
- Website: http://www.republicaroasters.com/
Twins Coffee Fresh coffee and made-to-order breakfast sandwiches on the outskirts of Langley City
- Address: 5765 Glover Road, Langley City
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/twinscoffee00/
Bikes & Cycling
With lights, fenders, and proper clothing from these local shops, you can ride year-round.
Every bike you buy locally (even on Marketplace) means one less car on the road and supports a vision of Langley where getting around safely doesn't require paying thousands of dollars per year in gas, maintenance, and insurance, etc.
Cap's Bicycles Full-service bike shop with new and vintage bikes, repairs, and expert service
- Address: B140-6286 203 Street, Langley, BC V3A 5E6
- Website: capsbicycles.ca
- Phone: (604) 534-7718
Velocity Cycles Full-service and sales bicycle store in Walnut Grove with 15+ years helping cyclists fulfill their dreams
- Address: 209-20167 96 Avenue, Langley, BC V1M 3C5
- Website: velocitycycles.ca
- Phone: (604) 882-8356
West Point Cycles BC's oldest bike shop (since 1930), family-owned with expert service for all cycling needs
- Address: 100-20445 62 Ave, Langley, BC V3A 5E6
- Website: westpointcycles.com
- Phone: (604) 427-4797
Bicycle Sports Pacific Top shop for bikes, gear, accessories, and tune-ups
- Address: 108-19289 Langley Bypass, Surrey, BC V3S 6K1 (serves Langley)
- Website: bspbikes.com
- Phone: (604) 539-2453
The workers at these businesses are your neighbors. They coach your kids' teams, volunteer at local schools, and shop at other Langley stores.
When you support them, you support the whole community.
That's community solidarity in action.
This holiday season, make your money count. Shop local. Keep Langley thriving.
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