Indigenous Culture
As The Township of Langley is located on the traditional and unceded territories of the Katzie, Kwantlen, Matsqui, and Semiahmoo First Nations, we acknowledge our responsibility to honour their heritage and the land that they steward.
The area has many ways to connect with the culture, art, and stories of the people who have been here since time immemorial. We encourage you to explore this important heritage, and consider your role in a diverse community that respects and celebrates the people that came before us.
With the resources below, you can learn from, listen to, and converse with local Indigenous people and stories.
Featured Experiences
salishan Place by the River
Explore Fort Langley’s Indigenous arts, culture, and heritage centre, developed in partnership with Coast Salish nations. Tour the lobby exhibits, presentation theatre, community spaces, and archives in this beautiful three-storey building at the site of the old library.
Fort Langley National Historic Site Indigenous Interpreters
Experience Indigenous storytelling and heritage demonstrations among historic reconstructions of the Hudson’s Bay Company fur trading post, guided by First Nations interpreters.
Tradish’s The Ancestor Café
Located in Fort Langley National Historic Site, this Indigenous-run café offers plant-medicine-infused bannock tacos, house-made berry and herb jams, and bannock mixes curated by Chef Sarah Meconse Mierau, of the Sayisi Dene First Nation.
Kwantlen First Nation Cultural Tours
Join interpretive walking experiences in and around Fort Langley, guided by Kwantlen First Nation storytellers. Learn Halq’eméylem place names, ancestral histories, and connections to local ecosystems.
Stɑl̓əw̓ Pow-Wow
Everyone is welcome to this annual September event to celebrate Indigenous culture, traditions, music, regalia and art.
Cultural Events & Celebrations
Celebrate together during annual events like National Indigenous Peoples Day, with traditional music, dance, food, and crafts showcased through Indigenous–led programming.
Where to Stay
Between days of adventure, you’re going to want to rest up. Choose from many types of accommodations from peaceful campsites to full-service hotels.
Things To Do
Looking for something fun, inspiring, or a little off the beaten path? In Langley, you’ll find it all.
Eat & Drink
From handcrafted pastries and small-batch distilleries to elegant restaurants and award-winning wineries, there’s something delicious waiting around every corner.
