The Fort Langley National Historic Site is a terrific attraction in Metro Vancouver. The place hosts numerous events and celebrations throughout the year.
Admission to the fort is very affordable, especially for children and youth ages 17 and under (who get in for free)!
Vive Les Voyageurs takes place in April. Summer events at the fort include Canada Day Celebrations on July 1st and Brigade Days on the BC Day Long Weekend. In autumn there is James Douglas: A Multicultural Legacy and a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event in September and both the Fort Langley Cranberry Festival and Grave Tales Walking Tours in October. The holiday season in December is celebrated with Humbug Holidays. There are special events and activities at other times of the year too. See below for details.
For the attraction’s official website, click Fort Langley National Historic Site.
Events at Fort Langley National Historic Site
The Fort Langley National Historic Site is a popular attraction located at 23433 Mavis Avenue in the Village of Fort Langley.
The fort originally served as a Hudson Bay Company trading post in the 1800’s. The site has since turned into an interesting place for all ages to learn about the region’s history. There are reconstructed buildings along with artifacts, original buildings, displays and other things to see.
The site also hosts many events each year. Continue reading below for more details.
For full details about upcoming events at the national historic site, see the Fort Langley website.
2025 Events at the Fort
The Fort Langley National Historic Site offers extra activities from time to time. It’s a great place to celebrate annual holidays and other special days, such as May Day, Canada Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Most events are included with general admission tickets, which cost about $10 for adults and are free for youth under the age of 18. In some cases, however, general admission is free for everyone depending on the occasion.
Events that take place at the fort in a typical year are listed and described below. 2025 details for some are TBC. (Note: Exact details are subject to change.)
National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 14, 2025)
In collaboration with the Stalew Arts & Cultural Society, the Fort Langley National Historic Site hosts a day of free programming in celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day. In 2025 the event takes place on June 14th. Admission to the historic site is free for everyone!
The one-day event includes cultural dancing and singing. There is also a large market with more than 30 different Indigenous vendors selling crafts and other goods. The event is a wonderful way to honour Indigenous roots one week before National Indigenous People’s Day.
For more details, click Fort Langley on National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Canada Day (July 1, 2025)
Canada Day is a day full of special activities. In fact, admission to the fort is free!
In 2025 the July 1st event runs from 10:00 am until 4:30 pm. There are demonstrations, scavenger hunts, games, gold panning activities and more throughout the day. There are also live performances by the Mayday Youth Choir, Wild Moccasin Dancers, Tri Cities Strummers and more.
For additional information about what to expect, along with other ways to celebrate July 1st in the area, see our Canada Day in Fort Langley article.
For full details about upcoming events at the national historic site, see the Fort Langley website.
Hawaiian Luau (July 13, 2025)
The Hawaiian Luau is a celebration of the Hawaiian Islands and their connection to the Fort Langley National Historic Site. In 2025 there are ticketed workshops at the fort on July 12th. Options include coconut leaf weaving and braided lei making. The main Hawaiian Luau event then runs on July 13th and features demonstrations, storytelling sessions, language lessons, live entertainment and a Hawaiian-themed artisan market.
For more details about this event, see our Fort Langley Hawaiian Luau article or the official Hawaiian Luau page.
Brigade Days (2025 Dates TBC)
Brigade Days is an annual event at the Fort Langley National Historic Site. It takes place on the BC Day Long Weekend, so in 2024 it ran from Saturday, August 3rd, until Monday, August 5th. Exact dates and details about the 2025 event are to be confirmed.
Included with general admission to the fort, activities over the weekend typically include demonstrations, storytelling, live music, hands-on activities and more to explore.
For additional details about the event, check out our article about Fort Langley’s Brigade Days.
Douglas Day (2025 Date TBC)
James Douglas Day is on November 19th each year. Celebrations are usually close to that date. However, in 2024, Douglas Day at the fort happened on Saturday, September 21st. 2025 details are to TBC.
In recent years the celebrations have been about James Douglas’ multicultural legacy. The event normally features food and performances representing different cultures.
To learn more about this event, see our Douglas Day at Fort Langley article.
For a list of upcoming events at the attraction, visit the Parks Canada website.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (2025 Date TBC)
A special event takes place at the fort a couple days before National Day for Truth and Reconciliation each year. In 2024 the event at the fort happened on September 28th. The date for 2025 is to be confirmed.
Last year there were special presentations, Indigenous videos, a Métis Nation BC exhibit, and more. Admission for everyone was free for the day.
See our National Truth and Reconciliation Day article for other events happening on the same day in different areas of the Lower Mainland.
Grave Tales (2025 Dates TBC)
Grave Tales is an outdoor walking tour offered at the fort during the Halloween season. A guide leads groups through the village while sharing scary stories about ghosts, mysteries and other topics. The tours are excellent and highly recommended (unless you don’t like walking or spooky tales).
There are normally two different versions of the tour, with one being for adults and the other being for children. Admission in 2024 ranged from $25 to $45 per person, and tours ran on select dates between October 4th and 27th.
2025 details are to be confirmed. To learn more about the walking tours, check out our article about Grave Tales.
For full details about upcoming events at the national historic site, see the Fort Langley website.
Louis Riel Day (2025 Date TBC)
The Fort Langley National Historic Site celebrates Louis Riel Day in November. The 2024 event happened on November 23rd. Full details for 2025 are to be confirmed.
The event is usually included with general admission. Last year there were Métis artists and exhibits, along with LEGO displays and interactive things to do.
For more information about event, click Louis Riel Day 2024. Activities will likely be similar in future years.
For the attraction’s official website, click Fort Langley National Historic Site.
Bah! Humbug! A Holiday Adventure (2025 Dates TBC)
Humbug Holidays is the name of the Christmas-themed event at the fort. In 2024 the event began on Monday, December 16th, and ran until Monday, December 30th.
At the event last year there were daily activities including ornament crafting and chestnut roasting with interpreters. The place was also decorated for the holiday season.
To learn more about what to expect in 2025, see the Bah! Humbug! A Holiday Adventure at Fort Langley page.
Family Day at the Fort (2026 Date TBC)
The Family Day festivities at the Fort Langley National Historic Site took place on Monday, February 17th in 2025.
The event required general admission tickets. There were educational talks about beavers and Indigenous plants, chances to meet an owl, wildlife photography tips and more.
For details about the 2025 event, click Family Day at the Fort.
Spring Break (2026 Date TBC)
Spring Break activities in 2025 ran from Monday, March 17th, until Sunday, March 30th. The historic site offered beaver-themed scavenger hunts, interpreter demonstrations, and lots more.
General admission is typically required throughout Spring Break, which is free for youth ages 17 and under. Only adults have to pay to enter (and it’s a very reasonable price).
To learn more about the 2025 event, see the official Spring Break page.
For a list of upcoming events at the attraction, visit the Parks Canada website.
Vive Les Voyageurs (2026 Dates TBC)
Vive Les Voyageurs is a French-Canadian event at the fort. In 2025 it ran on the weekend of April 12th to 13th.
The event featured interactive presentations, coopering demonstrations and live storytelling sessions. There were also food vendors on site selling maple taffy. General admission tickets were required.
For more information about this event, see our article about Vive Les Voyageurs.
May Day (2026 Date TBC)
The Fort Langley National Historic Site hosts a special event on Victoria Day each year. In 2025 it took place on Monday, May 19th, between 10:00 am and 4:30 pm.
There are normally special activities at the fort to complement Fort Langley’s annual May Day Parade and other local celebrations. In 2025 there were food-themed celebrations. Guests got to learn about farming and gardening, baking in clay ovens, and how to make maple taffy.
To learn more about Victoria Day celebrations at the historic site and other places nearby, see our article about Fort Langley May Day. To learn about the special activities at the Fort, click May Day at the Fort.
For a list of upcoming events at the attraction, visit the Parks Canada website.
Other Information
For more information about events at the fort, click Fort Langley Calendar of Events.
To learn more about the fort in general, see our article about the Fort Langley National Historic Site.
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