'''Fort Langley''' [http://www.fortlangley.com] is a village in British Columbia in Canada and is the location of the '''Fort Langley National Historic Site'''.
Get in
Take Highway 1 (Trans Canada) East from Vancouver. Take Exit 66 to 232 Street. The trip is approximately 50 km (it takes around 40 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic).
The Albion Ferry[http://www.translink.bc.ca/Transportation_Services/Albion_Ferry/] carries 12 cars at a time across the Fraser River, from east of Pitt Meadows on the north to Fort Langley on the south. While you may have to wait 10-50 minutes for a ride, it's charming.
It is also possible to take public transit, but it can take up to 2 hours and crosses 3 fare zones (which costs $4.50 on weekdays). Go to Translink's website [http://www.translink.bc.ca] for more information.
'''Fort Langley airport (CBQ2)''' is a small general-aviation airport tucked into the south bank of the Fraser River with a single 4000' paved runway. There is no scheduled air service here, but private pilots can fly their own planes in.
Get around
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Fort Langley National Historic Site. 3433 Mavis Avenue. 1-604-513-4777. ort.langley@pc.gc.ca. 1-604-513-4798. 9-20h summer, 10-17h winter. 7.15 (youth $3.45, senior $5.90, group and season discounts available). ttp://pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/langley/index_e.asp. The Hudson's Bay Company established their trade operation here on the Fraser River as a transshipment location for European made goods (blankets, metalware, rope, clothing, etc.) destined for interior posts and natural resources (furs, salmon, cranberries, butter, salt meat) to external markets. On November 19, 1858, in the Big House of the fort, Governor James Douglas, with Judge Matthew Bailie Begbie and other dignitaries of the British crown, read the proclamation from Queen Victoria that established the Colony of British Columbia. Today, Fort Langley National Historic Site of Canada helps to tell the story of local fur trade and agricultural pursuits, as well as the colonization story and the ongoing history of the area. In the one original and half-dozen reproduction buildings, there are films, exhibits, and some hands-on demonstrations of blacksmithing and gold-panning. During the summer, there are daily campfires at 7pm with marshmallows and stories. You can take day-long blacksmithing or canoeing adventures. Special events include Canada Day, horse- and ox- and wagons rides, and a historic reenactment dinner.
Canada Day Celebration. t National Historic Site and other locations around town. 2:00-17:00h, July 1st only. ree. ttp://www.fortlangley.com/events.html. The village of Fort Langley celebrates Canada Day, July 1st, with a variety of free programs and vendors celebrating Canada and the village's history. Admission to the Fort Langley National Historic Site is free, and volunteers in 19th-century costume hand out free Maple Leaf flags and pins. There are logging demonstrations and music at the Community Hall. A fun, family-oriented event.
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The Fort Wine Company. 6151 84th. 1-866.921.9463. wcweb@thefortwineco.com. 1-604.857.1139. ttp://www.thefortwineco.com/. ummer: 10-19h daily; closed Christmas, Boxing Day & New Year's Day. A premium fruit winery making table and dessert wines. Free wine tasting, and winery tours (Sunday 13h and 15h only). See ''Eat'' for their Outpost Eatery. Alternate phone +1-604.857.1101
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Outpost Eatery. 6151 84th Avenue. 1-1.866.921.9463. wcweb@thefortwineco.com. 1-604.857.1139. ttp://www.thefortwineco.com/Harvest_Wine_&_Cheese_Bistro.htm. 2-17h, daily. 5-10. Soups, salads, cheese platters, side dishes. Part of the Fort Wine Company. Reservations accepted. Alt. local phone +1-604.857.1101
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