Facilities and services

Fort Langley National Historic Site is a mix of beautiful reconstructions and original buildings, plus all kinds of interactive displays and activities. Throughout the site, staff wearing Parks Canada uniforms or period costumes are always nearby to assist you. 

On this page

• Parking
• Visitor facilities
• Access
• Language services
• Pets
• Video surveillance system

Parking

• Parking is available in the large lot at the end of Mavis Avenue and is managed by EasyPark. You can pay at the onsite pay station or using a variety of mobile parking apps.
• Parking is free for up to four hours for onsite visitors. To receive free parking, please register your vehicle at the Visitor Centre after purchasing your entry ticket.

For complete information on parking, please refer to our parking page.

Visitor facilities

• The Visitor Centre provides reception and information services while offering a magnificent view of the Fraser River. It also hosts exhibits and washrooms.
  
  
• Picnic facilities, including both a covered picnic shelter and open picnic areas, are located in the shady, grassy park area around the parking lot.

• The Ancestor Café
  Led by the talented Chef Sarah Meconse Mierau, a member of the First Nation Sayisi Dene, the Ancestor Café serves nourishing Indigenous dishes made with seasonal, organic ingredients, including favourites like Bannock Tacos, homemade jams, and fresh lemonade. Learn more about Ancestor Café at tradishcanada.ca.
  
  Opening Hours: The café will be open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays starting May 15, 2026, and during special events. Hours are subject to change.

• Spirit Bear Designs Gift Shop
  Located in the Visitor Centre, this Indigenous-owned shop features a beautiful selection of arts and crafts created by local Indigenous artists.  Learn more about Spirit Bear Designs at spiritbeardesigns.com.
  
  Opening Hours: Thursday to Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm, and during special events. Hours are subject to change.
  

Access

• Accessible washrooms are available in the Visitor Centre. There are two accessible picnic tables near the parking lot.
• A paved pathway connects the buildings on the historic grounds, and benches are located throughout the site where you can relax and enjoy the scenery. Some pathway gradients may be up to 8.5%.
• A wheelchair (manually operated by a companion) is available on loan from the Visitor Centre. All buildings have access ramps.

Language services

• All services are available in English and French.
• Pick up or download a site orientation map in the Visitor Centre English, French, Chinese, Japanese, Dutch, German, Spanish or Korean.

Pets

• We understand and appreciate that your pet is an important member of your family. Pets are permitted outside the fort walls but must be on a leash at all times. Pets are not permitted inside the historic fort walls, the Visitor Centre or historic buildings.
• The Township of Langley has several designated Off-Leash Areas. The closest is located in Walnut Grove, on the corner of 213th Street and 96th Avenue. In the City of Langley, use the park at the corner of 206th Street and 44th Avenue.
• In addition, there are Off-Leash Areas in the following Greater Vancouver Regional District Parks: Derby Reach Regional Park, Campbell Valley Regional Park, and Aldergrove Lake Regional Park. For more information, visit Metro Vancouver Parks.

Video surveillance system

This site buildings and facilities are equipped with Video Surveillance Systems (cameras) for security purposes.

These systems are used to enhance the security of individuals and Parks Canada assets by capturing various images on the perimeters of, or within these locations.  Video surveillance is sometimes conducted in real time or recordings and can be used to investigate past occurrences, security incidents or emergency situations.

The images captured by the systems, are collected under the authority of the Parks Canada Agency Act, the Canada National Parks Act, Historic Canal Regulations pursuant to the Department of Transport Act and other applicable Acts, as required under the Policy on Government Security.

The information may be used or disclosed to assist security officials in the monitoring of activities. Additionally, records and recordings may record entry and exit times from facilities and may be used in the event of security-related incidents such as thefts or emergency situations. In such cases, this information may be shared with appropriate law enforcement agencies and emergency workers. Video information that reveals evidence of illegal activity, employee misconduct or accidents may be disclosed to appropriate staff relations, facility owners, enforcement or investigative bodies for further investigations, charges or disciplinary actions.

Images of people are considered personal information and are administered in accordance with the Privacy Act and other applicable laws.

You have the right to the protection of, access to, and correction of your personal information, described in the Standard Personal Information Bank Physical Access Controls (PSU 907).

Instructions for obtaining this information are outlined in the government publication entitled Information about programs and information holdings and on the Parks Canada Agency Info Source information page.

If you are not satisfied with the response to your privacy concern or if you want to file a complaint about the handling of your images being captured on camera, you may wish to contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.