Fort Langley National Historic Site, Trading post in Township of Langley, Canada
Fort Langley is a reconstructed trading post on the southern bank of the Fraser River featuring log structures and wooden palisade walls that mark its boundaries. The site displays how a fur trading center was organized and operated during the colonial period.
The site was established in 1827 by the Hudson's Bay Company and relocated to its current location in 1839, becoming a pivotal point in the founding of British Columbia. This move allowed the trading post to operate more effectively within the region.
The fort represents a meeting place where European traders and the Sto:lo people of the Fraser Valley exchanged goods and built relationships. The rebuilt structures show how people worked and lived together at this trading center.
The site is located along the Fraser River with accessible parking and walkways connecting all areas for visitors to explore. Comfortable shoes are recommended, and visitors should prepare for changing weather since most of the experience takes place outdoors.
Visitors can stay overnight in modern tent-like structures called oTENTik accommodations located within the palisade walls, offering a night inside the trading post setting. This lodging option blends a historic location with contemporary comforts.
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