Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada

2009 Calendar of Events

Drew Atkins, Carver
January to March 2009Most Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays (varied hours)

Visit artist and Kwantlen First Nation community member Drew Atkins as he works on an art installation for the orchard throughout the winter in the Exhibits Building.

The sculpture consists of four “Coast Salish House Boards” made from cut steel and a carved post and beam structure. The panels will feature carvings of the First Salmon Ceremony and the Salmon Trade at Fort Langley. Drew wants his installation to be a place for people to come together and dialogue. The project will preserve oral traditions in history, making permanent a story that is often lost and unrecorded.

This project commemorates the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of the Crown Colony of British Columbia at Fort Langley, which took place at this site on November 19, 1858.
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Historic Half Marathon
Sunday, February 15th, 2009
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Be among the thousands of participants in the Historic Half Marathon who will cross the most prestigious finish line in British Columbia: the gates of Fort Langley National Historic Site. Participants will be greeted by well-wishers in historic costumes, great food, music, and children's activities. A Kids Walk and Run 8.5K Event will also take place on Saturday, February 14th. Visit www.historichalf.ca for more information.

Passport to the Past
Sunday, February 15th, 2009
noon – 4:00 pm
Celebrate Fort Langley's heritage at this family event. Collect a stamp on your “passport to the past” at all four locations and become eligible to win a great prize. Enjoy activities, exhibits, crafts, games, or refreshments at Fort Langley National Historic Site, Langley Centennial Museum, Derby Reach Regional Park, and the Langley Heritage Society (CN Station). Walk the Fort-to-Fort trail or take the shuttle bus between Derby Reach and Fort Langley NHS. Fort Langley NHS will offer reduced admission for this event: $3.90 for adults, $3.40 for seniors, $1.90 for youth and $9.80 for a family (2 adults and up to 5 youth).

Spring Break Activities
Saturday, March 14th to Sunday, March 22nd, 2009
10:00 am – 5:00pm
Spend a day exploring this fur trading post! Play games, meet costumed interpreters, take a tour, and pan for gold. Retrace the footsteps of characters from Fort Langley's past.

Mother's Day Tea
Sunday, May 10th, 2009
1:00 or 2:30 pm
Reserve in advance or purchase tickets at the door for this event.

Victoria Day Weekend High Tea and Games
Monday, May 18th, 2009
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Enjoy a Victorian High Tea featuring traditional British lawn games. Participate in the games as you explore Fort Langley, or purchase tickets for the tea (tickets available in advance or at the door). Don't miss the annual May Day parade in the village at 11:00am.

Summer Program Sneak Peek
Saturday, May 23rd, 2009
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Grab your sunglasses and try out the exciting new programs we have in store for July and August. Buy your annual pass on this day and receive a free book about the Royal Engineers!

Family Fun Week
Tuesday, September 1st to Monday, September 7^th, 2009
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Looking for a great way to finish the summer before school starts? Try this local outing where every day will have a different theme. Best value: pick up an annual pass and enjoy multiple days' activities, as well as other great family programming until September 2010.

Cranberry Festival
Saturday, October 10^th, 2009
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cranberries don't come from a can! At Fort Langley, First Nations people brought canoe loads of cranberries to trade. These were then shipped to San Francisco to be sold to gold prospectors - a vital source of vitamin C long before oranges were widely cultivated in California. Come celebrate our proud berry history by enjoying the cranberry harvest at the 14^th annual Cranberry Festival in Fort Langley on October 10^th. At Fort Langley NHS, we have a cranberry-packed day of activities for the young and the not-so-young including games, challenges, stories, cooking, and more.

Cranberry Continues
Saturday, October 10^th to Monday, October 12^th, 2009
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Celebrate bounty and harvest at Fort Langley NHS with your family.

Ghost Walks
Weekends in October
October 3^rd-5^th, 9^th-11^th, 16^th-18^th, 23^rd-25^th, 2009
Evening Event
Join us for our 3rd annual Ghost Walks. Starting at the Fort, your costumed guide will take you on a chilling historical tour of Fort Langley village where the tales of long dead residents come alive. Watch your back though! So mesmerizing are the stories, that the ghosts have been known to follow along too! Advance tickets available and recommended, as this event usually sells out!

Eerie Nights of Fright
Thursday, October 29^th – Saturday, October 31^st, 2009
Evening Event
Fort Langley NHS turns into the spookiest place to be for Halloween! Advance tickets available.

Douglas Day
Thursday, November 19th, 2009
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Celebrate British Columbia at its birthplace: Fort Langley!

Old Fashioned Musical Christmas
Thursday, December 10th, 2009
Evening Event
Join in an evening of music and carols in a magical setting and relax with your friends around the bonfire. Enjoy the singing, share warm wishes with Santa, and sip hot chocolate. Please dress for the weather. Advance tickets available.