Barnet Mill Site

The North Pacific Lumber Company Mill known as the Barnet Mill was built in 1889 which spotted the growth of the Village of Barnet. Mills operated at that site until the 1950s and burnt down on two separate occasions. The town faded and in 1972 the land was sold to the municipality of Burnaby which turned the site into a marine park. Today you can still see a few taxes if the past including pillars and concrete foundations from the old mill.

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Abandoned Pet Cemetery

This now abandoned Pet Cemetery was founded by Daniel and Mary Blair. After their dog died, they decided to create this pet cemetery, believed to be the only one in BC, which opened in 1952. Nearly 700 pets have been buried here over the years, including dogs, cats, gerbils, birds, guinea pigs, and many other species. The cemetery is currently unmaintained,  unprotected and partially-overgrown, making many of the graves hard to spot.

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IOCO Townsite

This now abandoned Pet Cemetery was founded by Daniel and Mary Blair. After their dog died, they decided to create this pet cemetery, believed to be the only one in BC, which opened in 1952. Nearly 700 pets have been buried here over the years, including dogs, cats, gerbils, birds, guinea pigs, and many other species. The cemetery is currently unmaintained,  unprotected and partially-overgrown, making many of the graves hard to spot.

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Langley Speedway

Langley Speedway was a 1/4-mile paved oval track used for stock car racing located in Langley, British Columbia. The track opened in 1965 and closed in 1984. The track hosted numerous classes of racing during its operational existence, including several visits from the NASCAR Winston West series in the 1970s. For the last few years prior to its closing due to its lease not being renewed, the track was known as Action Raceway.

The Langley Speedway Historical Society (LSHS) has lobbied governments in the area to preserve the facility, holding clean-up events at and around the track. In 2006, the GVRD Parks Committee voted unanimously to support heritage listing of the speedway. The GVRD Board also voted unanimously to support the listing. In September 2006, the Council of the Township of Langley voted unanimously to include Langley Speedway on its Heritage Resource Listing. The LSHS is currently working with the GVRD staff and other interested groups in its efforts to preserve the site and promote it for various event uses, including car shows.

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Ladner Creek Trestle

The Ladner Creek Trestle was abandoned after the Kettle Valley Railway stopped running in the 1960's. Since then, the dilapidated trestle has become a popular hike photo opportunity for those willing to hike the unmaintained and sometimes treacherous trails.

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