Fort Langley National Historic Site Tours
Established by the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1827, this former fur-trading post is often called the birthplace of British Columbia, because Sir James Douglas declared British sovereignty over the region from here during the Fraser Canyon Gold Rush. Now a National Historic Site, the fort attracts history buffs and families.
The Basics
Fort Langley National Historic Site is packed with things to see and do. Take a tour with a costumed guide, watch blacksmithing or boat-building demonstrations, and try your luck at panning for gold. Audio tours of the site are also available.
Families will find a dedicated children’s play area, a wardrobe full of period garb where kids can play dress up, and farm animals (summer only). Between May and mid-October, visitors can stay overnight in tent-cabins.
Things to Know Before You Go
- For Langley National Historic Site is a must for families, with lots of live demonstrations and fun interactive activities.
- The fort’s visitor center has a reception area, gift shop, educational exhibits, and washrooms.
- The site is wheelchair accessible, with paved pathways connecting the various buildings.
How to Get There
Fort Langley is situated 40 to 45 minutes east of Vancouver. Follow the Trans-Canada Highway 1 and take exit 66. Free parking is available at the site.
When to Get There
The best time of the year to visit is summer, when the fort hosts a wide range of interpretive events and activities. Peak visitor hours are between 11am and 3pm; this is also when most demonstrations take place. Come in late afternoon to avoid the biggest crowds.
Explore Fort Langley
Though the fort is the main attraction, the quaint town of Fort Langley is well worth exploring, too. Sitting on the edge of the Fraser River, the town is packed with quaint old buildings housing boutiques, cafés, and restaurants. Together with the fort and the wineries of Fraser Valley, it makes an appealing day out from Vancouver.
Address: 23433 Mavis Ave, Langley, BC, Canada
Admission: Varies
3 Tours and Activities to Experience Fort Langley National Historic Site
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Fort Langley Magical Mystery & Vineyard Explorer Private Tour
Visit Fort Langley and Fraser Valley vineyards on a private tour that goes from history to wine tasting. The private format offers flexibility to experience the picturesque region at your own pace, with plenty of time to enjoy the things that interest you. Included stops feature the Fraser Valley’s oldest vineyard, Fort Langley National Historic Site, and a town center packed with quaint shops and storefronts.
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$400.92
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IN GERMAN: 8 days "Highlights West Canada", private tour from Vancouver, with hotel
Experience the wonderful beauty of the Canadian West as intensely and enjoyably as no other travel can offer:
This private round trip ideally combines the freedom and independence of an individual holiday with the comfort and security of a package holiday. It offers a level of personal care and comfort that is unparalleled in the travel world.
Your private guide is
• always fluent bilingual and translated for you
• a knowledgeable and experienced tour guide, also opening doors that are closed to regular tourists
• educated, friendly and absolutely discreet
• a prudent and safe driver
Your Private Guide will do the hotel check-in for you, carry your bags and organize your day, show you the most important sights and and be your reliable chauffeur. He makes suggestions for the daily program, but you can determine the exact procedure yourself.
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$1,508.50
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$1,508.50
Price varies by group size
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
8 days Private tour Western Canada "best of" in easy english (for foreigners)
Experience the wonderful beauty of the Canadian West as intensely and enjoyably as no other trip can offer - in simple, easy-to-understand English. This trip was specially designed for guests who speak English as a foreign language or who have only basic knowledge.
This private tour combines the freedom and independence of an individual vacation with the comfort and security of a package tour. It offers personal care and travel management at the highest level.
Your private guide is
• tries to speak slowly and understandably, to use simple words and, if necessary, to repeat them
• A knowledgeable, educated, friendly and experienced tour guide who offers a lot of inside information
• a safe driver
Upon request, your private guide will carry your suitcases, show you the most important sights and is your reliable chauffeur who will be happy to respond to individual requests. ,
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$1,508.50
Price varies by group size
From
$1,508.50
Price varies by group size
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
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