Fort Langley, British Columbia
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Fort Langley is a village with a population of 2,700 and forms part of the Township of Langley. It is the home of Fort Langley National Historic Site, a former fur trade post of the Hudson's Bay Company.
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[edit] History
The first European settlement in the lower mainland of British Columbia was in the Langley area. The fort was built in 1827, about 50 kilometres (30 miles) from the mouth of the Fraser River.
[edit] Present Day
In recent years, many of the village’s old buildings have been restored. The restorations, combined with its rural setting, access to the river and mountain vistas, and the old fort itself, make it a thriving tourist centre.
Fort Langley has two museums in addition to the Fort. Outdoor recreation includes canoeing, fishing, hiking and horseback riding. Running and cycling routes and a network of trail systems are maintained by the municipality. Visitors may tour the art galleries, studios, farms and local wineries.
Fort Langley has about eighty businesses and its commercial core has a mix of services, restaurants and retail stores. The “small town feel” and historic character add to Fort Langley’s appeal.
It is also home to the small Fort Langley Airport.
[edit] Education
Fort Langley is served by School District 35 Langley.
[edit] External links
- Fort Langley (Official Site)
- Langley Centennial Museum
- "The Children of Fort Langley"
- Fort Langley National Historic Site
- A Brief History of Fort Langley
- Fort Langley "The Birthplace of British Columbia"
| Neighbourhoods in Langley Township, British Columbia | |
|---|---|
| Main neighbourhoods: | Aldergrove | Brookswood | Fernridge | Forest Knolls | Fort Langley | Glen Valley | Hopington | Milner | Murrayville | Willoughby | Walnut Grove |
| First Nations: | |
| See Also: | Langley City |
