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Is Langley a suburb of Vancouver?
In 1967, Langley Township became part of Metro Vancouver. As with many other parts of Canada and cities in the United States, the Vancouver region expanded with the growth of the suburb.
Is Langley and Fort Langley the same?
Fort Langley is a village community in Township of Langley, British Columbia, Canada. It is the home of Fort Langley National Historic Site, a former fur trade post of the Hudson’s Bay Company. Lying on the Fraser River, Fort Langley is at the northern edge of the Township of Langley.
Where was the original Fort Langley located?
British Columbia
| Fort Langley National Historic Site | |
|---|---|
| Location | 23433 Mavis Ave Langley, British Columbia, Canada |
| Coordinates | 49°10′05″N 122°34′10″WCoordinates: 49°10′05″N 122°34′10″W |
| Founder | James McMillan |
| Built | 1827 (original) 1839/1840 (second site) |
What is Fort Langley known for?
Built in 1827, Fort Langley was a Hudson’s Bay Company fur trading post. Located on the banks of the Fraser River, it was once part of a trade route for the British Empire at the centre of a large population of Indigenous people.
What to do in Fort Langley British Columbia?
A former fur trade fort, the village of Fort Langley offers a quaint, historic village with shops, restaurants, museums, and the Fort Langley National Historic Site.
When is Fort Langley National Historic Site open?
Fort Langley National Historic Site is open 7 days a week, 10 am to 5 pm. We are closed on December 25 and 26, and January 1. Fees Free admission for youth 17 and under.
Is the Hudson Bay Company still at Fort Langley?
The Fort Langley National Historic Site is home of the Hudson Bay Company’s fur trading post, still standing over 150 years later as a reminder of Langley’s proud heritage.
What to do in the township of Langley?
Welcome to the Township of Langley. Farm fresh delicatessens, trendy and elegant fine dining, pub & family friendly eateries, world renowned wineries, breweries, distilleries, and ciders are sure to please all palates. When it’s time to rest your head, our hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts, and rustic campsites look forward to welcoming you.