Rising from the mist of the Fraser River, the palisades of Fort Langley stand tall. Inside the walls, rough-hewn timber buildings recreate the rugged 1800s. Explore BC’s real fort, first built in 1827 by the Hudson’s Bay Company to trade with Indigenous communities.
See where Hudson’s Bay Company fur traders mingled with California gold prospectors and hear First Nations interpreters tell century-old tales. There is so much to discover: Take a guided tour, hear the clang of the anvil or the creak of wooden barrel staves during our live demonstrations, and camp overnight in a furnished, heritage-themed oTENTik.
Head to Fort Langley and visit a heritage garden filled with potatoes, rye, carrots, apples, peas, and beans; the same crops grown by Hudson’s Bay Company settlers in 1827.
Curious about nature and passionate about history? Talk to the guides dressed in historic costumes as they tend to the garden to learn the secrets of 19th century agriculture and food production. They’ll explain why potatoes were one of the most popular crops grown by the settlers!
When you are done admiring the garden, make sure to check out Fort Langley’s very own demonstration farm in the summer months.