FORT LANGLEY Take a visit to the village of Fort Langley where you will find specialty shops, restaurants, charming bed and breakfasts, excellent camping facilities at Fort Camping at Brae Island, museums, historic sites and recreation options—from walking trails to river sports. Known as the ‘Birthplace of BC’ this quaint and vibrant village continues to tell the tale of how, 150 years ago, the Colony of British Columbia was proclaimed.
While it all began with the search for gold on the Fraser River, this all-season destination is a combination of turn-of-the-century architecture and rural landscapes. This is also the exact location where the Hudson’s Bay Company established their huge trade organization and the story is told inside both the National Historic Site and the Langley Centennial Museum. The nearby world-renowned Trinity Western University attracts students from around the world who are interested in a classic liberal arts education.
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SWEET TOOTH At Maria’s Gelato you will find over 40 delicious flavours of gelato and sorbetto.
Quality candy and hand-made chocolates can be found at Euphoria Chocolates, Into Chocolate Candy and Confections, and Everybody Loves Candy Shoppe.
The original site of the Hudson’s Bay fort is actually located three kilometres downstream from its present site, at what was later called Old Fort Langley, and then Derby in 1858. The remnants of the first fort and signage explaining its history are now located in what is now Derby Reach Regional Park. High tea, cupcakes, macaroons and pastries are just some of the delectable treats found at Traceycakes Bakery Café and the Little White House Café. 18
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