Murrayville
The Winchester community was named in honour of William and Ann Winchester who, in 1915, arrived in Murrayville to begin a bright, new future. Along with their daughters, Elizabeth and Ann, the Winchesters devoted much of their time to the local church, where they helped build the deep-rooted sense of community that still exists today.
Historic Murrayville
Long admired for its picturesque surroundings and vibrant community spirit, Murrayville is an officially recognized heritage site brimming with character and charm. The second oldest community in Langley, it originated in the mid-1870s when its founder and namesake, Paul Murray, along with his three sons, staked the land at each corner of the New Westminster-Yale Road-Fort Langley Trail intersection. As more homesteaders followed, “Murray’s (Five) Corners” blossomed into a thriving hub of activity complete with a hotel, blacksmith, butcher, bowling alley, tea room and post office. At the centre of it all was Porter’s General Store where, today, you can still pick up delicious fresh-baked pies, dime-store candy and local artisan delights — only now you’ll also find free Wi-Fi access and the best chai tea lattes in town.
