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Join us for the 104th annual May Day event in the charming village of historic Fort Langley, a vibrant tradition that brings the community together. After the parade, continue your visit inside the fort's palisade walls with a full day of hands on programs and family-friendly activities.

 Start the day with the May Day Parade

 Begin your day with a lively parade through Fort Langley village. Enjoy local music, community groups, and colourful vendors along the route. Be sure to watch for Parks Canada’s cheerful little gator along the route.

Planning your visit? 

For parade routes and road closures, visit the Fort Langley May Day website: (https://maydayfortlangley.com/)

Parking:

On May 18, 2026, both the main parking lot and the Orchard parking lot will be open to the public free of charge.

Explore programs inside the fort

After the parade, step through the gates and back in time for a full day of hands-on activities and discoveries. This year’s programming highlights the men, women, and children whose labour kept the fort running. 

• Child Labour: an immersive experience
  What was a working day like for young people at the fort? Take part in playful, hands on activities inspired by life at the fort.  
• Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper
  Meet the cooper and learn how barrels were made. Barrel making was an essential (and surprisingly fascinating) trade during the fur trade era. 
• Special talks: legacy of our stewards
  Learn about the lives and work of Hudson’s Bay Company employees whose efforts supported daily life at the fort. 
• Children’s scavenger hunt
  Young explorers can follow clues throughout the site and earn a small prize. History can be fun! 
• Blacksmithing demonstrations 
  Stop by the forge to see sparks fly and tools take shape as our blacksmith brings 19th-century craftsmanship to life.