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Fort Langley National Historic Site

Spring Break 2024

Culture and entertainment
A costumed interpreter and a group of children show off their ‘beaver coin’ swag. Fort Langley National Historic Site.
Location(s): Fort Langley National Historic Site
Cost: Regular admission fees apply. *Free admission for youth 17 and under

Time: 10 am to 5 pm (daily programming at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm).

Calling all little explorers! 

Are you ready for an extraordinary spring break adventure filled with excitement and learning? Get set to plunge into fun with lots of awesome activities, such as:

  • Colorful Fish Rock Painting: Let your creativity flow! Grab your paintbrushes and create a stunning fish on a rock. We'll showcase it in our "river" display for all to admire!
  • Parka the Beaver Scavenger Hunt: Join the quest to track down Parka the Beaver and win awesome prizes along the way! It's a thrilling adventure for the whole family. 
  • Waterways Wonder: Discover the wonders of our waterways with our environmental partners. Learn how to keep our rivers and oceans clean and thriving for generations to come. 

Special daily programs will take place at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm.  

Join us for a splashtastic time!

Recurring Daily Events

10 am to 5 pm

  • Parka Scavenger Hunt: Visitor Center 
  • Paint A Fish on the Rock: Cooperage 

Special Events and Community Presenters 

MON Mar 18th: 

  • 10 am to 5 pm: Fraser River Discovery Center (Theatre)
  • 10 am to 5 pm: Metro Vancouver Parks “Focus on beavers” (Storehouse)
  • 11:00 am: What it takes to be a blacksmithing apprentice (Blacksmith shop)
  • 12:00 pm: Native plant walk (Trade window)
  • 1:00 pm: Voyage of discovery (Big House)
  • 2:00 pm: What it takes to be a blacksmithing apprentice (Blacksmith shop)

TUE Mar 19th: 

  • 10 am to 5 pm: Pacific Science Enterprise Centre (Theatre)
  • 11:00 am: Fort trivia (Big House)
  • 12:00 pm: Native plant walk (Trade window)
  • 1:00 pm: Gold rush presentation (Gold panning station)
  • 2:00 pm: Fort art workshop (Big House)

WED Mar 20th: 

  • 10 am to 5 pm: Pacific Science Enterprise Centre (Theatre)
  • 10 am to 5 pm: Pat Calihou and the Bateau (Bateau onsite) 
  • 10 am to 5 pm: Maple Creek Watershed Streamkeepers Society (Theatre)
  • 11:00 am: Coopering Demo (Cooperage)
  • 12:00 pm: Curator’s corner (Big House)
  • 1:00 pm: Flint and Steel (Blacksmith shop)
  • 2:00 pm: Coopering Demo (Cooperage)

THUR Mar 21st: 

  • 10 am to 5 pm: Maple Creek Watershed Streamkeepers Society (Theatre)
  • 10 am to 2 pm: Volunteer recruitment (Theatre)
  • 11:00 am: Plant walk (Trade window)
  • 12:00 pm: Voyage of discovery (Big House)
  • 1:00 pm: Plant walk (Trade window)
  • 2:00 pm: Gold rush presentation (Gold panning station)

FRI Mar 22nd: 

  • 10 am to 5 pm: Maple Creek Watershed Streamkeepers Society (Theatre)
  • 10 am to 2 pm: Volunteer recruitment (Theatre)
  • 11:00 am: Tracks, Scats and Skulls
  • 12:00 pm: Fort trivia (Big House)
  • 1:00 pm: Tracks, Scats and Skulls
  • 2:00 pm: Fort art workshop (Big House)

SAT Mar 23rd: 

  • 10 am to 5 pm: Pat Calihou and the Bateau (Bateau onsite) 
  • 10 am to 5 pm: Maple Creek Watershed Streamkeepers Society (Theatre)
  • 11:00 am: Learn to camp: Camping 101 (Theatre)
  • 12:00 pm: Learn to camp: Animal Aware (Theatre)
  • 1:00 pm: Gold rush presentation (Gold panning station)
  • 2:00 pm: Flint and Steel (Blacksmith shop)

SUN Mar 24th: 

  • 10 am to 5 pm: Maple Creek Watershed Streamkeepers Society (Theatre)
  • 10 am to 1 pm: Fort Canoe Kayak Club (Theatre)
  • 10 am to 2 pm: Volunteer Recruitment (Theatre)
  • 11:00 am: Voyage of discovery (Big House)
  • 12:00 pm: Blacksmith demo (Blacksmith shop)
  • 1:00 pm: The HBC Farm (Bake Oven)
  • 2:00 pm: Voyage of discovery (Big House)

 MON Mar 25th: 

  • 10 am to 5 pm: Fort Langley Canoe Club 
  • 10 am to 1 pm: Fort Canoe Kayak Club (Theatre)
  • 10 am to 4 pm: Derby Reach / Brae Island Parks Association (Theatre)
  • 11:00 am: Cooperage Demo (Cooperage)
  • 12:00 pm: Native plant walk (Trade window)
  • 1:00 pm: Cooperage demo (Cooperage)
  • 2:00 pm: Blacksmith demo (Blacksmith shop)

TUE Mar 26th: 

  • 10 am to 5 pm: Rivershed Society of BC (Theatre)
  • 10 am to 1 pm: Fort Canoe Kayak Club (Theatre)
  • 11:00 am: What it takes to be a blacksmithing apprentice (Blacksmith shop)
  • 12:00 pm: Native plant walk (Trade window)
  • 1:00 pm: Coopering demo (Cooperage)
  • 2:00 pm: What it takes to be a blacksmithing apprentice (Blacksmith shop)

WED Mar 27th: 

  • 10 am to 5 pm: Pat Calihou and the Bateau (Bateau onsite) 
  • 10 am to 5 pm: Maple Creek Watershed Streamkeepers Society (Theatre)
  • 10 am to 1 pm: Fort Canoe Kayak Club (Theatre)
  • 11:00 am: Curator’s corner (Big House)
  • 12:00 pm: Voyage of discovery (Big House)1:00 pm: Coopering demo (Cooperage)
  • 2:00 pm: Curator’s corner (Big House)

THUR Mar 28th: 

  • 10 am to 5 pm: Maple Creek Watershed Streamkeepers Society (Theatre)
  • 10 am to 1 pm: Fort Canoe Kayak Club (Theatre)
  • 11:00 am: Gold rush presentation (Blacksmith shop)
  • 12:00 pm: Native plant walk (Trade window)
  • 1:00 pm: Gold rush presentation (Gold panning station)
  • 2:00 pm: Flint and Steel (Blacksmith shop)

FRI Mar 29th: 

  • 10 am to 5 pm: Maple Creek Watershed Streamkeepers Society (Theatre)
  • 10 am to 1 pm: Fort Canoe Kayak Club (Theatre)
  • 11:00 am: Curator’s corner (Big House)
  • 12:00 pm: Fort trivia (Big House)
  • 1:00 pm: Flint and Steel (Blacksmith shop)
  • 2:00 pm: Fort art workshop (Big House)

SAT Mar 30th: 

  • 10 am to 5 pm: Maple Creek Watershed Streamkeepers Society (Theatre)
  • 11:00 am: Gold rush presentation (Gold panning station)
  • 12:00 pm: The HBC farm (Bake Oven)
  • 1:00 pm: Flint and Steel (Blacksmith shop)
  • 2:00 pm: Gold rush presentation (Gold panning station)

SUN Mar 31st: 

  • 10 am to 5 pm: Maple Creek Watershed Streamkeepers Society (Theatre)]
  • 11:00 am: What it takes to be a blacksmithing apprentice (Blacksmith shop)
  • 12:00 pm: The HBC farm (Bake Oven)
  • 1:00 pm: Gold rush presentation (Gold panning station)
  • 2:00 pm: What it takes to be a blacksmithing apprentice (Blacksmith shop)

 

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