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Fort Langley National Historic Site
Vive les Voyageurs Festival
Culture and entertainment
History
Location(s):
Fort Langley National Historic Site
Cost: Regular admission fees apply. *Free admission for youth 17 and under
Shake off the winter blues and step into the vibrant world of French-Canadian and Métis culture at Fort Langley National Historic Site’s 15th annual Vive les Voyageurs Festival, happening April 12-13, 2025.
Since 2010, this festival has been a beloved tradition, celebrating the rich cultures of French-Canadian and Métis communities. Whether you're here for the live storytelling, mouthwatering eats, or interactive demonstrations, there's something for everyone to enjoy!
✨ Festival Highlights
- Get inspired with Métis beading demonstrations.
- Step back in time with fur trade and Métis cultural storytelling.
- Indulge your sweet tooth with maple taffy tasting – a fan favorite!
- Savor delicious poutine at the Ancestor Café onsite (Indigenous owned and operated).
- Shop Indigenous art and gifts at the newly opened Spirit Bear Gift Shop onsite.
Come for the history, stay for the fun! Don’t miss this exciting weekend of culture, food, and hands-on activities for all ages.
Programs:
All day Saturday and Sunday:
- Coopering demonstrations (Cooperage)
- Ancestor Café and Gift shop
Scheduled programs:
- 10 am: Trade Routes with Rick Herfst (Theatre)
- 10:30 am: Métis moose hide coat presentation with Ken Pruden (Big house)
- 11 am: Presentation of Métis beading with Lisa Shepherd (Servants' Quarters)
- 11:30 am: Beaver trapping techniques with Gord MacIntosh (Storehouse)
- 12 pm: Maple taffy (Kitchen Shelter)
- 12:30 pm: Blacksmith demonstration (Blacksmith shop)
- 1 pm: Presentation of Métis beading with Lisa Shepherd (Servants' Quarters)
- 1:30 pm: Maple Taffy (Kitchen Shelter)
- 2 pm: Métis moose hide presentation with Ken Pruden (Big house)
- 2:30 pm: Blacksmith demonstration (Blacksmith shop)
- 3 pm: Maple taffy (Kitchen Shelter)
- 3:30 pm: Trade Routes with Rick Herfst (Theatre)
- 4 pm: Beaver trapping techniques with Gord MacIntosh (Storehouse)
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