A History Buff

Langley is full of living history and heritage. Home to an incredible collection of stories and experiences that offer a window into the past, you’re never far from an interesting glimpse at how things were. With the Fort Langley National Historic Site, you’ll take a trip back to 1827, when the settlement began, and learn about the ways of life both inside and outside the walls. The site also shares the customs and culture of the Indigenous communities who lived in the area long before the fort was established. It’s a fantastic place to start if you’re a history buff. Here’s where to start exploring the area’s historical roots.

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A small yellow building with a "B.C. Telephone Co. Ltd." sign and a wooden sign reading "Alder Grove Telephone Museum & Community Archives" sits on a grassy lot with red ribbon decorations.

Alder Grove Heritage Society & Telephone Museum

The Alder Grove Heritage Society, founded in 1989, is the proud steward of the F.J. Hart Building — a 1910 BC Mills landmark in the heart of Aldergrove. This historic site is home to the Telephone Museum and the community…
telephonemuseum.ca
A museum exhibit features historical farming equipment, informational displays, and a mural depicting rural farm life and agriculture scenes on the upper wall.

BC Farm Museum

Step back in time at the BC Farm Museum in historic Fort Langley, where the stories of pioneer settlers and the roots of BC’s agricultural heritage come to life. With the province’s largest collection of antique farm machinery and artifacts,…
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Canadian Museum of Flight

The Canadian Museum of Flight is a non-profit, volunteer-driven museum dedicated to restoring, preserving and showcasing Canada’s rich aviation heritage. The Museum is a very “hands-on” facility. A large selection of their aircraft can be touched, and the children can…
canadianflight.org
Green and white historic train station building labeled “Fort Langley,” with hanging flower baskets and dense greenery around the entrance.

CNR Station

The station was built for the Canadian Northern Railway in 1915 as agriculture expanded and new settlement drew people into the Fraser Valley. Absorbed by the Canadian National Railway in 1918, its life as a passenger station spanned the steam…
langleyheritage.ca
A yellow two-story building with three red doors stands at the end of a brick pathway, surrounded by green trees and lawn under a cloudy sky.

Fort Langley Community Hall

Rent the iconic Fort Langley Community Hall in the heart of Fort Langley for your wedding, business function, community initiative, fundraiser, or family reunion. The upper ballroom, complete with stage and concession area, holds 180 guests banquet style or 200…
fortlangleycommunityhall.com
A sign reading "Fort Langley National Historic Site" is displayed in front of wooden barrels and a pavilion with welcome signs and murals.

Fort Langley National Historic Site

Experience the excitement of the early West Coast fur trade at Fort Langley and stand in the spot where BC was proclaimed a British colony in 1858. Explore the scenic fort—built by the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1827—where fur traders…
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Fort Langley Tours

Explore the rich history of the birthplace of BC. Learn how Fort Langley and the people here have evolved over time, what makes it significant and other fun facts. This tour is sure to entertain tourist, locals and everyone in…
fortlangleytours.com
A modern building with a green roof, wood pillars, large windows, and people walking along the sidewalk in front.

salishan Place by the River

salishan Place by the River is the Township of Langley’s new arts, culture and heritage facility being developed in Fort Langley in partnership with the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), Máthxwi (Matsqui) and Se’mya’me’ (Semiahmoo) First Nations, and other community organizations.…
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