Annand/Rowlatt Farmhouse circa. 1888 - Campbell Valley Regional Park

            Campbell Valley Regional Park
Langley, BC Canada

The Farmhouse:

The farmhouse, built in 1888, is one of the oldest houses still extant in the Township of Langley. Alexander Annand had it built to replace his first house (built 1886). For this bigger house, Annand reportedly hired a master carpenter to build the house, paying him one dollar per day, plus board.

This farmhouse is the second home the Annand family built there. It is an elegant building reputed to have been built by a master carpenter for a dollar a day plus board. It was valued at $300. in 1889.

After the Annands sold the farm, Len Rowatt lived there for almost sixty years. The farmhouse was restored with assistance from the Langley Heritage Society in 1984 and is currently rented. 

The farmhouse, built in 1888, is one of the oldest houses still extant in the Township of Langley. Alexander Annand had it built to replace his first house (built 1886). For this bigger house, Annand reportedly hired a master carpenter to build the house, paying him one dollar per day, plus board.

About Campbell Valley Regional Park:

There is a lot that’s special about our natural gem, the Campbell Valley Regional Park in South Langley.  Locals know that its extensive network of trails aren’t the only reason to visit the park on a regular basis.  In addition to its 29 km’s of hiking trails, 1 km of biking trails, and 14 km’s of horseback riding trails, there are many other reasons why Campbell Valley is the perfect place to spend a sunny day stretching your legs.

Something that you don’t often see tucked away inside a nature park is a racetrack.  The historic Langley Speedway was once an active race track from the 1960’s to early 1980’s.  It was one of only a few sites in BC to host Nascar events.  You may be surprised to see the ‘Deer Trail’ open up to such a large area while exploring the park.  Take a look around at the remnants of some of Langley’s exciting history, and perhaps run a lap of the course. Find the Langley Speedway located near the Campbell Downs Equestrian Centre park entrance.

Other trails will open to reveal picturesque ponds and streams, wildlife filled meadows, and even more historic properties including the old Lochiel Schoolhouse and Annand/Rowlatt Farmstead near the South Valley Entrance.  Lochiel School, built in 1924, replaced the original facility which was established in 1889.  The Lochiel School was one of the earliest schools formed in the new province of British Columbia.  

The historic farmhouse, built in 1888 is one of the oldest houses still in existence in the Township of Langley 

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Taken on: January 23, 2021

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