Fort Langley National Historic Site, Parks Canada

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Pro tip: Park like its 1827 - for free! Make the most of your visit to Fort Langley NHS. After you purchase your admiss...
09/08/2026

Pro tip: Park like its 1827 - for free!

Make the most of your visit to Fort Langley NHS. After you purchase your admission ticket, make sure to register your license plate in the visitor center for four hours of free parking.

Did you know that the original kitchen garden, used for the steward’s “groceries”, was probably twice the width of the p...
09/04/2026

Did you know that the original kitchen garden, used for the steward’s “groceries”, was probably twice the width of the present demonstration garden at Fort Langley National Historic Site? Narcisse Fallerdeau, who was James Yale’s cook from 1838-62, lived with his family in a dwelling near the Cookhouse. Along with his family members, Narcisse worked for the Big House families and their visitors, completing tasks such as laundry, food service, delivery of water, cleanliness of home, care of kitchen garden, and care of livestock within the fort walls. 🐄🐔

Today, the demonstration garden has several varieties of heirloom plants and herbs, including the Haida-Ozette Potato, Oregon Sugar Peas, Lovage, Borage, Sage, and Thyme. 🫛🥔

Comment below and tell us what you grow in your garden 👇

Join us on Saturday, September 19 as we team up with the Guyanese Canadian Cultural Association of BC to honour the comp...
09/03/2026

Join us on Saturday, September 19 as we team up with the Guyanese Canadian Cultural Association of BC to honour the complex legacy of Sir James Douglas, BC’s first governor, sworn in right here at Fort Langley on November 19, 1858.

Discover how his Creole and Scottish family roots, and ties to the Métis community through marriage, helped shape British Columbia’s vibrant cultural landscape.

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
📍 Fort Langley National Historic Site

Activities Throughout the Day:
· Community Booths:
– Guyanese Canadian Cultural Association of BC
– Fort Langley Voyageurs Scottish Country Dance Club
– Derby Reach Brae Island Park Association

· Children’s Activities:
– Ulu-maika, a traditional Hawaiian game
– Gold panning

➡️ Learn more here: https://ow.ly/ZgB650ZIoAw

🚧 Bastion Conservation Project Underway🚧Ever heard of a resistograph? We use this wood-density testing tool to monitor ...
09/03/2026

🚧 Bastion Conservation Project Underway🚧

Ever heard of a resistograph? We use this wood-density testing tool to monitor and assess the condition of wood timbers.

⛔ Recent testing has prompted us to close the bastions and upper gallery for preventative conservation. 🛠️❤️‍🩹

The rest of Fort Langley National Historic Site remains wide open! Come explore the historic buildings and chat with a costumed interpreter.

Thank you for your patience as we work to preserve our character defining features.

Our comment cards prove it: visitors absolutely love our blacksmith shop! 🔥 One question we get asked a lot is: did the ...
09/02/2026

Our comment cards prove it: visitors absolutely love our blacksmith shop! 🔥 One question we get asked a lot is: did the Hudson's Bay Company source their metal locally? No. There was no hardware store down the street in 1840. Every pound of iron and steel had to be ordered all the way from England!

Think your delivery tracking page is stressful? Try waiting 8 to 10 months for a delivery ship to brave the oceans, sail around South America, and finally travel up the Fraser River. Talk about needing some serious planning ahead! 🚢📦

Comment below with your questions for upcoming 🤔

Pro tip for making the most of your time travelling adventure to Fort Langley National Historic Site: see someone in an ...
08/30/2026

Pro tip for making the most of your time travelling adventure to Fort Langley National Historic Site: see someone in an historical costume? Don't be shy, ask them nicely for a photo! They’d love to pose with you. Bonus points if you can ask them in Chinook Jargon.

If you’ve visited us recently, you might have spotted Pat Calihou, Métis woodworker, working hard to restore the bateau....
08/28/2026

If you’ve visited us recently, you might have spotted Pat Calihou, Métis woodworker, working hard to restore the bateau. ☀️🛠️

Living on the beautiful (and famously wet!) West Coast, weathering is a part of life. To keep this boat safe and preserved for years to come, Pat, who originally built the boat, has been sanding down mildew, applying fresh stain, and doing some unexpected eviction work—specifically, clearing out wasp nests that love to set up home under the bench seats! 🐝🪵

Check out the photos from when the bateau was originally under construction 🛶👇
https://ow.ly/unj950Zx9Wz

Student Spotlight: Rohaan 👩‍🏫 What are you studying? I'm currently majoring in Political Science, but I don't have any ...
08/27/2026

Student Spotlight: Rohaan

👩‍🏫 What are you studying? I'm currently majoring in Political Science, but I don't have any specific career path in mind yet.

💛 What is the best part of your job here? Teaching kids about the history of British Columbia. I feel like many children have a very disconnected view of history when taught about it in class, where they struggle to realize that the events they're learning about actually happened where they live. Being able to show them a representation of that history in person and bridge that gap is very rewarding. I love seeing how their minds are blown when they realize they're in a building that is almost 200 years old.

📍 Where is your favourite spot at the Fort? My favorite historical building in the fort is the Big House, but my favorite building to work in overall is the Visitors Center for its air conditioning.

🍣🍱 What is your favourite food? Sushi!

When you think of the Hudson's Bay Company, the iconic point blanket is probably one of the first things that comes to m...
08/26/2026

When you think of the Hudson's Bay Company, the iconic point blanket is probably one of the first things that comes to mind. A question we get asked all the time is: what do those lines actually mean?

Dating back to 1779, these points didn't represent the price in beaver pelts! Instead, they indicated the blanket's size and weight.

A 1-point blanket was quite small and meant for a child, while a 4-point blanket perfectly fits a modern double bed. They even made half-point blankets for infants!

During the height of the fur trade, the 3.5-point blanket was the ultimate crowd-favorite. It was the perfect size to craft a traditional winter capote (coat) with virtually zero wool waste. 🐑

Comment below with your questions for upcoming 🤔

Student Spotlight: Sariah 👩‍🏫 What are you studying? I'm studying anthropology with hopes to work in the museum sector. ...
08/25/2026

Student Spotlight: Sariah

👩‍🏫 What are you studying? I'm studying anthropology with hopes to work in the museum sector.

💛 What is the best part of your job here? What I like best about working at Fort Langley is the wonderful staff and being able to examine the intersections of the past and present at a very significant historical site that directly influenced and influences my life.

📍 Where is your favourite spot at the Fort? My favourite building is the Big House because it allows us to discuss the complex history and legacy of the site, but the fact that I get to play the piano in it is definitely a plus.

🍣🍱🍙What is your favourite food? Sushi! It has such unique flavors and textures, as well as the variety of options.

Address

23433 Mavis Avenue
Langley, BC
V1M2R5

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16045134777

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