This is an archived event from Culture Days 2024.
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Cranberry Fest: A Berry Fun Celebration!
In-person
History & heritage Indigenous Self-guidedDate and time
Location
Fort Langley National Historic Site
23433 Mavis Avenue
Fort Langley, BC
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible and is a relaxed performance.
About
Join us at Fort Langley National Historic Site’s Annual Cranberry Fest for a berry good time! Dive into a day packed with cranberry-themed fun for everyone. Explore the juicy history of cranberries through lively demonstrations, slip on your stomping boots, and savor mouthwatering cranberry treats. Discover the fascinating world of cranberry trade and its impact on the Fort’s history. Best of all? Admission is free!
This year’s Cranberry Fest also marks the kickoff the Scarecrow Competition. Keep an eye out for your favorite scarecrow and be the first to cast your vote!
Stay tuned for more details on the event programs, coming soon. (https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/langley/activ/calendrier-calendar)
Links
- Activities and experiences parks.canada.ca
Organizer
Fort Langley National Historic Site
Experience the excitement of the early West Coast fur trade at Fort Langley and stand in the spot where BC was proclaimed a British colony in 1858. Explore the scenic fort—built by the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1827—where fur traders once exchanged furs, salmon and cranberries with Indigenous communities.
The Fort Langley National Historic Site is packed with interactive displays and activities for the whole family, including a children’s play area. Watch blacksmithing, barrel-making or historic weapons demonstrations, pan for gold and laugh along with an interpretive program. Visit their website for updates on their daily schedule and events calendar.
Additional experiences include overnight stays in a furnished oTENTik. There is also Free parking on-site for visitors. The Fort Langley National Historic Site is within walking distance of the Fort Langley Village where you can explore locally owned shops, cafes, restaurants, museums and beautiful walking trails along the Fraser River.