Willoughby is the fastest-growing area in the Township of Langley. The population jumped from about 4,500 in 2011 to over 50,000 today, and there are thousands more homes in the development pipeline. New townhome and single-family communities go up every year, drawing young families who want newer construction at prices below Vancouver and Burnaby.
The area is centred around 208th Street and 80th Avenue. Willoughby Town Centre has banks, coffee shops, restaurants, and daily essentials. Willowbrook Shopping Centre is a 5-minute drive south with 130+ stores. The big news is the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension, expected to open in late 2028, which will give Willoughby much better transit access to the rest of Metro Vancouver. A new school campus — Smith Campus — is opening in fall 2027 with a secondary school (Emery Dosdall Secondary) and a middle school, adding 2,800 student seats to handle the growing population.
Schools in Willoughby
Willoughby is in Langley School District 35 (SD35).
R.E. Mountain SecondarySecondary
Emery Dosdall Secondary (opening 2027)Secondary
Peter Ewart Middle SchoolMiddle
Willoughby ElementaryElementary
Langley Christian SchoolPrivate K-12
Fraser Valley Elementary (Montessori)Private
Parks & Recreation
Willoughby Community Park
59-acre park with rock climbing walls, a Mega Tower, sports courts, and a free outdoor concert amphitheatre in summer.
Yorkson Community Park
52-acre park with an upgraded spray park, turf sports fields, and trails near Yorkson Creek.
Langley Events Centre
Major indoor sports facility hosting hockey, lacrosse, and community events.
East Yorkson Creek Trail
Multi-use trail along the creek for walking, running, and cycling.
Transit & Getting Around
Willoughby is car-dependent right now, but the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension will change that when it opens in late 2028. Bus routes 388, 501, 509, and 562 connect to other parts of Langley and Surrey. Highway 1 is 3-5 km south, giving you access to Vancouver (40-50 minutes without traffic) or Abbotsford (30 minutes east). Highway 10 connects to Willowbrook Mall and Langley City.
Shopping & Dining
Willoughby Town Centre has day-to-day essentials — banks, a grocery store, coffee shops, sushi restaurants, and a nail salon. For bigger shopping, Willowbrook Shopping Centre is a 5-minute drive south with 130+ stores including major anchors. There are also strip malls along 200th Street with fast food, gas stations, and services.
Detached homes in Willoughby average around $1.7M. Townhomes range from $890K to $980K. Condos start around $520K. Willoughby is a seller's market — homes typically sell within 30-45 days. New construction townhomes are the most common purchase here.
Is the SkyTrain coming to Willoughby?
The Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension is under construction and expected to open in late 2028. While Willoughby itself may not get a station in the first phase, the extension will bring rapid transit much closer than the current options. Bus connections to the new SkyTrain stations will improve commute times to Vancouver.
Why are so many families moving to Willoughby?
Willoughby offers newer homes at lower prices than Vancouver or Burnaby. The schools are good and getting better — a new campus with 2,800 student seats opens in 2027. The parks are large and well-maintained. Families like the newer infrastructure, wide sidewalks, and the fact that most homes are less than 10 years old.
How far is Willoughby from Vancouver?
Willoughby is about 52 km from downtown Vancouver — roughly 40-50 minutes by car outside rush hour. During peak traffic, expect 60+ minutes. Transit currently takes about 75-90 minutes. The upcoming SkyTrain extension will improve transit options.
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