Fort Langley National Historic Site, Parks Canada

06/11/2026

This Saturday, June 13, join us at for a special unveiling ceremony celebrating the river that connects and sustains us. Discover four stunning banner artworks created by artists from the four local land-based Nations.

On Saturday, June 13th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the entrance to the Fort Langley National Historic Site, we will be celebrating “Honouring the River that Connects and Sustains Us”

Come witness the unveiling ceremony to honour four stunning banners created by artists from the land-based nations: Carlyn Andres from q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), Atheana Picha from q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), Vanessa Serroul from Máthekwi (Matsqui) and Joan Williams from Se’mya’me’ (Semiahmoo).

06/11/2026

🎉 This Saturday, June 13, celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with Stalew Arts & Cultural Society at ! Free admission and everyone is welcome.

🪶 Don’t miss the Wild River Dancers performing at 12:30 pm, plus an Indigenous Artisan Market featuring 50+ local vendors.

🔗 For full program details, visit https://ow.ly/ynyf50Z5ILi

06/09/2026

🍴 Enjoy fresh, authentic Indigenous cuisine from Ancestor Café this Saturday, June 13, during our special event at .

Starting in June, the café will be open from Friday to Sunday and during special events. Stop by for a refreshing break while you explore!

Tradish

06/08/2026

🐾 Wildlife Safety 101

Learn how to stay safe around wildlife, including proper bear spray use, at a free Parks Canada workshop.

Several sessions will be held at , with the next workshop taking place on June 24. Register today to reserve your spot.

🐾Are you planning a visit to wildlife country?🐾 Join the Parks Canada Coastal BC Public Outreach and Education team for a Wildlife Safety 101 workshop, developed by WildSafeBC. You will learn how to reduce risk during wildlife encounters in our shared landscapes—including how to safely handle and deploy bear spray.

Click the link below to learn more and register for an upcoming workshop: https://forms.gle/qsYbudBpSr5LA1kb9

06/07/2026

The streets we pass have stories to tell.

Casimir Street honours Kwantlen First Nation Chief Casimir — one of the few Indigenous leaders recognized in Fort Langley street names.

This June, we’re reflecting on the histories that shape this place.

06/04/2026

Join Stalew Arts & Cultural Society at for a vibrant day honouring Indigenous voices, traditions, and creativity.

🎟️ Free for all
📅 June 13 | 10 am – 4 pm
📍 Fort Langley National Historic Site

Experience:
✨ Indigenous banner unveiling
🪶 Stories from Kwantlen Elders
💃 Live dance performances and heritage demonstrations
🛍️ Indigenous artisan market and traditional foods at Tradish

🔗 Plan your visit: https://ow.ly/ynyf50Z5ILi

06/01/2026

🌎 June 1 marks the beginning of Canadian Environment Week!

At , caring for the environment is part of everything we do. Thanks to visitors and staff, over 3,000 plastic bottles were recycled last year, with funds supporting local families. We’ve also installed water fountains across the site to help cut down on single-use plastics.

As we welcome more visitors this summer, small choices can make a big impact. Bring a reusable water bottle, sort your waste, and help protect this special place for generations to come.

Together, we can build a greener, more sustainable future. ♻️✨

05/25/2026

Any guess what this tool is? 👀 It's called a draw knife, a cooper's must-have for barrel making.

With tools like this, coopers could shape each wooden stave into perfectly curved pieces, readying enough of them to form a cask or bucket. 🪵

In the 1800s, coopers at Fort Langley produced wooden casks of many size to ship salted salmon, cranberries, and farm goods all the way to places like Hawaii. Without these casks, the fort’s export economy simply wouldn’t have succeeded.

📷 Image 1: A draw knife from the Fort Langley National Historic Site collection.
📷 Photo: Volunteer Glenn demonstrating making stave with a draw knife.

05/21/2026

103 Years as a National Historic Site! 🏰🎉

In May 1923, Fort Langley earned its place on the map as a National Historic Site of Canada. But back then, it was a much quieter place—just one original Storehouse and a cairn marking its importance.

By 1931, the Storehouse opened to the public, and the stories began to be shared.

Today, more than a century later, visitors from around the world come to walk these grounds, uncover the past, and experience what makes Fort Langley so special.

Come discover it for yourself.
https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/langley