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Monday 10am - 4:30pm Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm Thursday 10am - 4:30pm Friday 10am - 4:30pm Saturday 10am - 4:30pm Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

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09/02/2026

Our comment cards prove it: visitors absolutely love our blacksmith shop! 🔥 One question we get asked a lot is: did the Hudson's Bay Company source their metal locally? No. There was no hardware store down the street in 1840. Every pound of iron and steel had to be ordered all the way from England!

Think your delivery tracking page is stressful? Try waiting 8 to 10 months for a delivery ship to brave the oceans, sail around South America, and finally travel up the Fraser River. Talk about needing some serious planning ahead! 🚢📦

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08/30/2026

Pro tip for making the most of your time travelling adventure to Fort Langley National Historic Site: see someone in an historical costume? Don't be shy, ask them nicely for a photo! They’d love to pose with you. Bonus points if you can ask them in Chinook Jargon.

08/28/2026

If you’ve visited us recently, you might have spotted Pat Calihou, Métis woodworker, working hard to restore the bateau. ☀️🛠️

Living on the beautiful (and famously wet!) West Coast, weathering is a part of life. To keep this boat safe and preserved for years to come, Pat, who originally built the boat, has been sanding down mildew, applying fresh stain, and doing some unexpected eviction work—specifically, clearing out wasp nests that love to set up home under the bench seats! 🐝🪵

Check out the photos from when the bateau was originally under construction 🛶👇
https://ow.ly/unj950Zx9Wz

08/27/2026

Student Spotlight: Rohaan

👩‍🏫 What are you studying? I'm currently majoring in Political Science, but I don't have any specific career path in mind yet.

💛 What is the best part of your job here? Teaching kids about the history of British Columbia. I feel like many children have a very disconnected view of history when taught about it in class, where they struggle to realize that the events they're learning about actually happened where they live. Being able to show them a representation of that history in person and bridge that gap is very rewarding. I love seeing how their minds are blown when they realize they're in a building that is almost 200 years old.

📍 Where is your favourite spot at the Fort? My favorite historical building in the fort is the Big House, but my favorite building to work in overall is the Visitors Center for its air conditioning.

🍣🍱 What is your favourite food? Sushi!

08/26/2026

When you think of the Hudson's Bay Company, the iconic point blanket is probably one of the first things that comes to mind. A question we get asked all the time is: what do those lines actually mean?

Dating back to 1779, these points didn't represent the price in beaver pelts! Instead, they indicated the blanket's size and weight.

A 1-point blanket was quite small and meant for a child, while a 4-point blanket perfectly fits a modern double bed. They even made half-point blankets for infants!

During the height of the fur trade, the 3.5-point blanket was the ultimate crowd-favorite. It was the perfect size to craft a traditional winter capote (coat) with virtually zero wool waste. 🐑

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08/25/2026

Student Spotlight: Sariah

👩‍🏫 What are you studying? I'm studying anthropology with hopes to work in the museum sector.

💛 What is the best part of your job here? What I like best about working at Fort Langley is the wonderful staff and being able to examine the intersections of the past and present at a very significant historical site that directly influenced and influences my life.

📍 Where is your favourite spot at the Fort? My favourite building is the Big House because it allows us to discuss the complex history and legacy of the site, but the fact that I get to play the piano in it is definitely a plus.

🍣🍱🍙What is your favourite food? Sushi! It has such unique flavors and textures, as well as the variety of options.

08/23/2026

Student Spotlight: Elisha

👩‍🏫 What are you studying? I’m currently in a postgraduate program for education. My ultimate career goal is to work as a museum educator.

💛 What is the best part of your job here? I love talking to the public and getting to hear so many unique and diverse stories from the people who visit us every day.

📍 Where is your favourite spot at the Fort? Definitely the Storehouse! There is so much to talk about in there, but I especially love sharing the history of the furs.

🧀 What is your favourite food? I love cheese. I’ve always loved it, but my passion reached a whole new level when I lived in France for two years. Bring on the Brie, Comté, and Chèvre

Help us give Elisha a warm welcome in the comments below, and come visit them at the Storehouse this summer!👇

08/21/2026

Today's focus: the banner by Se’mya’me’ artist, Joan Williams.

The artwork honours her community’s enduring relationship with the sea, where salmon and traditional fishing nets symbolize both sustenance and resilience across generations and borders. 🌊

The salmon in the net demonstrate how Se’mya’me’ community members have felt under colonial rule over the past two centuries and the implementation of the reserve/reservation systems that disconnected families in Canada and the United States.

📍Head over to Fort Langley National Historic Site to see the banners in person! ✨👀

You can read about the artists and the stories behind their designs on the panels located outside the visitor center. 💙💚

08/20/2026

Student Spotlight: Fraser

👩‍🏫 What are you studying? I am currently in high school and working my way towards a career in the entertainment industry. I love acting; being someone else for a while and getting to do things you normally wouldn't do.

💛 What is the best part of your job here? The community. Getting to know, working with, and making relationships with the other staff and volunteers.

📍 Where is your favourite spot at the Fort? The blacksmith shop. I enjoy being able to make things and it has a great atmosphere.

🍝🥗🥖 What is your favourite food? Oh, that is a tough one. I'd have to say spaghetti with meatballs, garlic bread, and a Caesar salad.

08/19/2026

How many families lived in the Servants' Quarters? We get asked this question all the time! ❓

Originally, the fort had four living quarters built to house Hudson's Bay Company employees and their families. One building served as a communal bunkhouse for single men, while the remaining three were divided into three or four separate apartments. Since each apartment typically housed a family of four to seven people, a single building block could easily be packed with more than 20 residents! 🛏️

Come by Fort Langley National Historic Site during the free Canada Strong summer and see the apartments for yourself.

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Address

23433 Mavis Avenue
Langley, BC
V1M2R5

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 4:30pm
Thursday	10am - 4:30pm
Friday	10am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10am - 4:30pm
Sunday	10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16045134777

Website

https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/langley/visit

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