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4 upcoming events

• Semiahmoo Exhibit

  Culture and entertainment
  

  Start date: May 30, 2023

  End date: November 05, 2023

  Location(s): Fort Langley National Historic Site

  Cost: General admission fees apply

  Che’ Semiahmah-Sen, Che’ Shesh Whe Weleq-sen Si’am / (I am Semiahmoo, I am Survivor of the Flood) exhibit

  The new Che’ Semiahmah-Sen, Che’ Shesh Whe Weleq-sen Si’am / (I am Semiahmoo, I am Survivor of the Flood) exhibit is located on the top floor of the Big House. Through the exhibit, the Semiahmoo First Nation tell their story with a focus on their oral history, who they are as a people, and their place in the Lower Mainland. Visitors will take a journey focusing on Semiahmoo’s story as it relates to land and water, spoken from the traditional knowledge of the Nation’s Chief Harley Chappell. Throughout the exhibit, visitors can view cedar baskets, dioramas of reef net sites and summer villages, and items related to present day Semiahmoo that will tell the story of the nation and its journey in the past and present. Please join us this summer at Fort Langley’s Big House to experience this display of Semiahmoo culture.

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• Our Living Languages: First Peoples’ Voices in BC travelling exhibition

  Culture and entertainment
  

  Start date: August 31, 2023

  End date: December 12, 2023

  Location(s): Fort Langley National Historic Site

  Cost: General admission fees apply

  Event description

  Learn what First Nations communities throughout the province are doing to help 34 different languages survive and flourish, in Our Living Languages, a beautifully designed exhibition from the Royal BC Museum and First Peoples’ Cultural Council that celebrates the resilience and diversity of Indigenous languages in the face of change.

  Through interactive stations, video and audio, Our Living Languages First Peoples’ Voices in BC provides visitors with the opportunity to learn more about the history of disrupted languages in BC, the complexity of these languages, and the people–and entire communities–that are working tirelessly to document and revitalize them.

  The travelling exhibition runs from August 30 to December 12, 2023 in the Visitor Centre at Fort Langley National Historic Site.

   

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• Cranberry Festival

  Culture and entertainment Food and drink History
  

  Start date: October 07, 2023

  End date: October 07, 2023

  Time: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

  Location(s): Fort Langley National Historic Site

  Cost: Free admission

  Get ready for a “berry” good time at Fort Langley National Historic Site’s Cranberry Fest! 

  Join Fort Langley National Historic Site for the most berry-filled event of the year! Get your scarecrow judging skills ready, put on your stomping boots, and prepare to be amazed by the blacksmith's cran-tastic creations!

  Discover the fascinating world of cranberry trade and how it shaped the Fort's past. Best part? It's absolutely free! So bring your friends, family, and even your second cousin twice removed - everyone is welcome at Cranberry Fest!

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• Grave Tales

  Culture and entertainment History
  

  Start date: October 13, 2023

  End date: October 29, 2023

  Location(s): Fort Langley National Historic Site

  Cost: 6:00 p.m. tour is $24.58, 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. tour are $31.58, 9:00 p.m. tour is $44.97

  Event description

  Step into the past with Grave Tales, the ultimate walking tour of Fort Langley National Historic Site's most intriguing cemeteries. Uncover forgotten stories and unlock the secrets of those laid to rest as our expert guide leads you through three hauntingly beautiful burial grounds. From legendary figures to unsung heroes, prepare to be captivated by tales that will send shivers down your spine. Join us on this unforgettable journey into history, where every tombstone holds a story waiting to be told. Don't miss out on this spine-tingling adventure!

  Dates and times

  Offered Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; October 13 – 15, October 20 – 22, and October 27 - 29, 2023

  • 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Youth tour – Saturday and Sunday only – $24.58)

  • 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Adult tour – Friday, Saturday and Sunday – $31.58)

  • 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Adult tour – Friday, Saturday and Sunday – $31.58)

  • 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (Adult tour – Friday, Saturday and Sunday – $44.97)

  To book your tour now please do the following:

  1. Go to Checkfront and check availability. * Please note that the costs vary according to the tour length.
  2. Create an account then Register.
  3. Call Fort Langley National Historic Site at 604-513-4777 between 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday to Sunday to confirm and pay for your tour(s). 
  4. Please note that your tour is not confirmed until your payment is processed. If you do not pay for your tour(s) at least 48 hours before the tour, the spot(s) will be made available to other guests.
  5. Should you need to cancel your tour, please do so at least 48 hours before to ensure a refund. *Cancellations within 48 hours will not be refunded.

  If you have any questions, please contact Sandra Borger at 604-513-4783 or email Sandra.Borger@pc.gc.ca

   

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