Fort Langley was designated as a site of national significance in 1923 by the Government of Canada. The site was commemorated for its associations with the fur trade activities of the Hudson's Bay Company west of the Rockies, for its role in reinforcing British/Canadian political interest on the Pacific Coast and as the site where the Colony of British Columbia was proclaimed on November 19, 1858.
Parks Canada /Canadian Heritage and its predecessors have been involved with this site since 1924. As stewards of this special place, we have prepared this revised management plan to set out a new direction for Fort Langley National Historic Site. This new direction is intended to ensure the site's commemorative integrity, to provide a quality service to our visitors, and to ensure wise and efficient use of public and private funds that have been, and will continue to be integral to the stewardship of this site. Strategies are proposed to ensure the protection of the sites's cultural resources and to maximize opportunities to better communicate the messages of national significance and heritage value of this site.
The federal government is committed to the protection and presentation of Canada's cultural heritage. It is essential that Fort Langley National Historic Site, along with other government operations, become more efficient and creative in how it does business. All Canadians are invited to share in the challenge of managing and safeguarding this national treasure.As places where we can commemorate our history and our diverse but common heritage, national historic sites contribute to an understanding and collective sense of Canada's national identity as well as a shared sense of pride. As the Minister responsible for Canadian Heritage, I am pleased to approve this plan. By the end of the century, Fort Langley National Historic Site will provide an opportunity for all Canadians and visitors to our country to share in our collective pride in this special place.
Michel Dupuy
Minister of
Canadian Heritage
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: April 11, 1998