Fort Langley National Historic Site Management Plan Tabled in Parliament
Plan contributes to preserving our nation’s heritage and connecting Canadians to history in Coastal British Columbia.
December 13, 2024 Langley, British Columbia Parks Canada
National historic sites reflect the rich and varied heritage of Canada and provide an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about our diverse history. Parks Canada’s network of national heritage places represents the very best that Canada has to offer and tells the stories of who we are, including the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples.
The new management plan for Fort Langley National Historic Site was tabled in Parliament recently. Reviewed every ten years, management plans are a requirement of the Parks Canada Agency Act and guide the management of national historic sites, national parks and national marine conservation areas.
The updated plan for Fort Langley National Historic Site outlines the following key strategies:
· Building relationships – focuses on the importance of collaboration, community connections, and relationships that support the success of Fort Langley National Historic Site, including strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities.
· Building experiences – focuses on connecting visitors to the natural and cultural heritage at Fort Langley National Historic Site through high-quality visitor experiences and outreach initiatives.
· Conserving for future generations – focuses on conserving the site’s built assets and its cultural and natural resources.
Fort Langley’s history is woven into the story of Canada’s fur trade and the establishment of a British presence on the Pacific Coast. Today, it serves as a welcoming space for communities to gather and reflect on diverse histories, including Indigenous experiences and the impact of colonialism. Parks Canada invites visitors to deepen their understanding, connect with others, and participate as stewards in shaping Canada’s future story together at Fort Langley National Historic Site.
This management plan for Fort Langley National Historic Site was informed by input from First Nations and Métis communities, as well as other partners and interest-holders, local residents, and visitors. Through this management plan, Parks Canada will protect an important example of cultural heritage in Canada, engage and collaborate with Indigenous peoples, and provide an opportunity for Canadians to experience and discover history in new and innovative ways.
The 2024 Fort Langley National Historic Site Management Plan is available on the Parks Canada website at: https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/langley/info/plan/ . To learn more about Fort Langley National Historic Site, please visit https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/langley.
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