| Fort Langley National Historic Site | |
|---|---|
| National Historic Site of Canada | |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Designated as a NHSC | 1955 |
| Website | Fort Langley National Historic Site |
Fort Langley is a former trading post of the Hudson's Bay Company, now located in the village of Fort Langley, British Columbia. Commonly referred to as "the birthplace of British Columbia", it is designated a National Historic Site of Canada and administered by Parks Canada.
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