Derby Reach Park in Langley

Derby Reach Regional Park is the home of the original Hudson’s Bay Company Fort Langley site. The preserved historic site is within the southern end of the park and can be accessed via the Houston Trail.

The park’s address is 21801 Allard Crescent in Langley. There are two parking lots for Derby Reach Park: one at the Edgewater Bar area and another in the historic area close to the Fort to Fort Trail entrance.

Interestingly, Derby Reach Park is one of the only regional parks in Metro Vancouver that allows overnight camping. Other amenities at the park include a reservable picnic shelter, washrooms and designated campfire rings.

Fraser River at Derby Reach Park

FORT LANGLEY HISTORIC SITE

While in the area, be sure to visit the Fort Langley National Historic Site. It’s only about 10 minutes away from the park by car. The fort is a wonderful piece of Canadian history. There are original and reconstructed buildings, plus lots of artifacts, exhibitions and demonstrations to enjoy. For more information about the fort, visit the Parks Canada website.

Trails and Hiking

Derby Reach Regional Park is a network of trails in the Edgewater Bar section and the Historical section of the park. The trails there also connect with Langley’s Fort to Fort Trail, which leads down towards the town of Fort Langley. With minimal elevation gain, this park is perfect for a leisurely walk through nature.

The total trail length is around 8 km if you do a loop through Edgewater Bar and the Historic section. This ensures a nice long hike for visitors interested in that.

Dogs can go on the trails within Derby Reach Park so long as they are on leash. There is also an off-leash dog area on the west side of the Edgewater Bar area of the park.

Derby Reach Park Map — Photo of a map at Derby Reach Park

Camping at Derby Reach

You can camp overnight in Derby Reach Park in the Edgewater Bar section. There are 38 sites that are available on a first-come, first-served basis. At each site, visitors can have up to two cars and two tents.

Reservations are usually required and cost $30 per group per night (and $27 for seniors and people with disabilities). Reservation information and other details can be found on the Edgewater Bar Camping website.

JAZZ IN FORT LANGLEY

The Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival takes place from July 25th to 28th in 2024. It’s an awesome event with lots of performances. There are ticketed events and many free shows outdoors. There’s also an Art Market, activities for kids, and more.