Fort Langley Day Trip

Review of Fort Langley I recently visited Fort Langley on a beautiful sunny day, and I was pleased to find that it wasn't crowded, allowing for a peaceful experience. The views and overall environment were lovely, making for a picturesque outing. However, I did encounter a few issues during my visit. There wasn’t anyone available to provide explanations about the site, which would have enhanced my understanding and appreciation of the history. I relied on the videos in the second ground buildings, but they didn’t fully compensate for the lack of personal guidance. Additionally, the sounds of a train and ongoing construction were somewhat distracting and detracted from the ambiance. I also found the restrooms to be less than clean, which ultimately deterred me from eating or drinking at the coffee shop. On a positive note, I did appreciate the artistic paintings displayed in the coffee shop. Access to the area was easy, and I enjoyed my walk around Fort Langley. The staff member at the front door was friendly and welcoming, which added a nice touch to my visit. I paid $9 for my ticket, which felt reasonable given the experience. Overall, while there were some drawbacks, the beautiful setting and friendly atmosphere made it a worthwhile trip. I would recommend visiting but hope for improvements in cleanliness and visitor engagement in the future.
aida amini - 2 months ago

You should definitely visit Fort Langley Museum—it’s an interesting place, and fun with kids too. It’s like a small village with different houses and functions. There are guides dressed in old-fashioned clothing to give explanations. The entrance fee is $9 per person, and it’s fairly worth it. It’s a great place to visit at least once.
Eva Zia - a month ago

I had not been to Fort Langley since 2017 or so . We took 3 classes here for a field trip, grades 2-5 and it was spectacular! Kind of like a scavenger hunt where you go from building to building learning about the different aspects of Fort Langley and answering questions for tokens upon return to the main house. My students absolutely loved how hands on the field trip was. And we all learned so much! I do lots of field trips and will definitely go back again next year. Amazing day! Kids and adults loved it.
Jo-Ann Ashly - 4 months ago

Fort Langley National Historic Site is a good place to visit to check out the history of Fort Langley. We’ve been to many forts in Nova Scotia, but this is our first one in British Columbia. It was smaller than all the other forts that we visited, it was still fun to explore around and the cost was minimal at $9 per adult for entrance. We spent approximately 1.5 hours exploring the different parts of the Fort. There were several interactive experiences such as building the wall of the fort, making a bucket, flatting the beaver skin to make a packet, etc. There was also history on the indigenous people whose land was taken over and you could watch all about it at the theatre. You can also explore the big white building with all the rooms for the family as well as the servant quarters. Other than the Otentiks, everywhere else was free to enter. It would be an interesting experience staying at the Otentik on-site, but that would be an additional fee through Parks Canada. Big parking lot and you pay directly in the building before the entrance of the fort. This fort is also a walking distance to downtown Fort Langley where you can explore the shops and grab some food.
May Zhagro - a month ago

We had an amazing experience, it is calming and beautiful in every season, and we learned about fur traders and settlers in reconstructed buildings. The site is well-maintained, and wandering around feels like stepping back in time. There are lots of lovely shops, cafes, and restaurants just a short walk from the site.
Aylar A - 5 months ago