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Fort Langley National Historic Site

23433 Mavis Ave | PO Box 129, Fort Langley, British Columbia V1M 2R5, Canada
1 604 513 4777
4.0 of 5 stars 46 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Educational Sites
Fee: Yes
Owner description: Experience the excitement of the early West Coast fur trade at Fort Langley and stand in the spot where BC was proclaimed a British colony in 1858....... more » Owner description: Experience the excitement of the early West Coast fur trade at Fort Langley and stand in the spot where BC was proclaimed a British colony in 1858. Explore the scenic fort—built by the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1827—where fur traders once exchanged furs, salmon and cranberries with the First Nations. Fort Langley is packed with interactive displays and activities for the whole family – watch blacksmithing, barrel-making or historic weapons demonstrations, pan for gold and laugh along with an interpretive program!• Take exit #66 (232nd St. North), just 40 minutes east of Vancouver• Open daily year round. September to June 10 am - 5 pm• Sxwimelә Boutique and Gifts• Full Barrel Cafe (summer)• Free parking• Walking distance to Fort Langley village shopping, museums, walking trails and dining. See our daily programs and events calendar online. « less
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Surrey, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Quaint, cozy, nice shops, great place to stop for coffee or ice cream & people watch, too! More

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Chilliwack
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW

Great atmosphere, everything within a short walk. Good range of restaurant types and prices More

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North Vancouver, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Very informative, especially for young children, Fort Langley is important in history, kids love finishing up the day panning for gold (adults too). More

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Vancouver, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Everyone should visit this wonderful historic site! I was born here, and still learned a LOT about BC's history and colourful past. The staff really seem to love what they're doing, and make the experience so memorable and fun! Go see it!! More

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Vancouver
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

This historical site provides an attraction in the Langley area for tourists from all over the world to visit. It is also exciting for the local people to visit as a child and then again and again. It is the original birthplace of BC where history has stood still and we can revisit it. More

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Abbotsford
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

It was fun to walk "in history" and see all the people dressed as it was in its time. It's a great place to take children on a school outing. More

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Langley, British Columbia
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

This place is great for the tourist and the school children who are learning Canadian history. More

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Abbotsford, Canada
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I have been going since I was 5. School trips a kid we used to pull off pieces of real smoked salmon. It is history that ALL British Columbian's should know. The staff does a fantastic job informing, I love it! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

For such a small area it is well displayed and the staff are very friendly More

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Langley City, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Its a great place for a sunday afternoon to learn about the history of Fort Langley More

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