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Fort Langley is a small heritage village on the south bank of the Fraser River, within the Township of Langley in Metro Vancouver's eastern suburbs. It grew around a Hudson's Bay Company trading post established in the early nineteenth century, and the colony of British Columbia was proclaimed here in 1858, earning the village its nickname as the birthplace of the province. Old storefronts, tree-lined streets and farmland nearby give it a small-town feel within reach of the city.
The Fort Langley National Historic Site recreates the trading post with reconstructed buildings, costumed interpreters and demonstrations of fur trade life. Glover Road, the main street, is lined with antique shops, cafes and boutiques, and the heritage Fort Langley Community Hall is a local landmark. A walkway follows the Fraser River and connects to Marina Park, and a bridge leads to Brae Island Regional Park, with riverside trails and camping. The BC Farm Museum displays old agricultural equipment, while the Langley Centennial Museum covers local history. Just outside the village, Krause Berry Farms and Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery reflect the area's farming roots, and Campbell Valley Regional Park offers trails and horse paths.
Fort Langley suits families, history buffs and visitors looking for an easy day out from Vancouver. Weekends are busy in summer, and fall brings harvest events.
WiserMap travel guideFort Langley British Columbia Fur Trade Fort and Berry FarmsPlan a visit to Fort Langley in British Columbia: the historic fur trade fort, Glover Road shops, riverside walks, berry farms and wineries, and where to stay.Read the guide
A reconstructed Hudson's Bay Company trading post on the Fraser River, where British Columbia was proclaimed a colony in 1858. Costumed interpreters show barrel making, blacksmithing and fur trading. Try gold panning, and visit on a summer weekend when special programs and events are held.
A restored heritage railway station from 1915 near the village center, with old rail cars outside and displays on the railway's role in the community. It is run by local volunteers and opens at set times. It makes a short stop on a walk between the fort and the shops on Glover Road.
A handsome 1930s community hall on Glover Road, built in a colonial revival style with tall columns and still used for local events, markets and concerts. It is one of the best known buildings in the village. Take a photo from the lawn, and check the notice board for markets and events.
The main street of the village, lined with heritage buildings that hold antique shops, boutiques, bookstores, bakeries and cafes. It has often been used as a film location. Park once and stroll the whole street, and stop for pie or ice cream along the way, especially on summer days.
A riverside park at the end of Glover Road with a dock, picnic tables and a walkway along the Fraser River, where you can watch boats and floatplanes. A bridge crosses to Brae Island. It is a good place for a picnic with take out from the village, and for spotting eagles in winter.
An island park in the Fraser River across a short bridge from the village, with forest and riverside trails, a sandy beach and a popular campground. Trails pass under tall cottonwoods and along quiet side channels. Bring bug spray in summer, and look for herons and beavers along the shore.
A riverside park west of the village with the Edgewater Bar fishing beach, a campground, a heritage farmhouse and the site of the first Fort Langley built in 1827. Trails wind through forest and fields. Bring a fishing licence if you plan to try for salmon from the gravel bar.
A mostly flat gravel trail of about 8 km linking the village with the site of the original fort in Derby Reach Regional Park, following the Fraser River through forest and farmland. It is good for walking and cycling. Start near the fort, and plan a coffee stop in the village afterwards.
A volunteer run museum next to the national historic site with a large collection of tractors, farm tools, carriages and household items from early pioneer life in British Columbia. It is often free with a donation. Visit in spring to fall, when the museum is open, and allow about an hour.
A community museum across from the fort with displays on Indigenous history, the fur trade, settlers and local life, plus changing art exhibitions. It also holds research archives. Entry is by donation. It is a good stop on a rainy day and adds context to your visit to the historic site.
A one day street festival held each October, celebrating the local cranberry harvest with hundreds of vendor booths, food stalls, crafts and live music filling the village streets. It is one of the busiest days of the year. Arrive early, and use the shuttle buses as parking is very limited.
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