Museums
Antiques in a window (David Gluns photo)
To truly understand British Columbia's rich and diverse history, head for the museums in Fort Langley, a colourful, historic village nestled on the south bank of the Fraser River.
In 1858, the emerging Western Canadian province was declared a crown colony of Great Britain at the stockade-enclosed fort. The fort, now a National Historic Site complete with costumed interpreters, and the nearby CN Station (a heritage train station), are key Fort Langley historic sites that attract visitors, and local museums offer additional cultural insights. Another main attraction, The Canadian Museum of Flight, is located outside Fort Langley, at Langley Regional Airport.
BC Farm Machinery & Agricultural Museum
The BC Farm Machinery & Agricultural Museum celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2008. View collections of tractors and buggies, a Model T Ford, vintage logging equipment, restored farmhouse furnishings and a working sawmill. The museum is open from April to October.
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Langley Centennial Museum
Multicultural diversity is the calling card of the Langley Centennial Museum (9135 King St), right next door to the BC Farm Machinery & Agricultural Museum. Rotating exhibits have recently included the likes of First Nations stone sculptures, watercolour paintings by local art instructor Barbara Boldt, Asian lanterns, and 1960s clothing. Check out the Canadian-made gifts in the gift shop.
Birthplace of BC Gallery
Located in a charming heritage home, the Birthplace of BC Gallery (9054 Glover Rd) showcases and sells the work of talented local artists, many of whom focus on Langley and the surrounding region. Admire the acrylic landscape paintings of Al Colton (dubbed Langley's "Dean of Art"), the graphite pencil drawings of Brenda Hill, and the award-winning photos of Alan Wylie.
Canadian Museum of Flight
The Canadian Museum of Flight (Hangar #3-5333 216th St) celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2008. It houses an exciting collection of more than 25 vintage aircraft, both military and civilian, at Langley Regional Airport.
View a 1930 Waco biplane, a 1940 Douglas D-3 transport, or a model of a 1915 Zeppelin C11. The museum is particularly popular among war veterans. Other displays cover subjects like the 1959 termination of the Avro Arrow project and uniforms worn by Snowbirds pilots. Purchase model planes, aeronautics books, clothing, and more at the gift shop.
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9135 King St
Langley, British Columbia
V1M 2S2
Websitehttp://www.langleymuseum.org
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Phone604-532-3536
One of the oldest community museums in the province of British Columbia, its collection of artifacts began in 1928. Its doors have been open to the public since 1958 and its permanent displays range from a presentation of First Nation artifacts to stories of early Langley pioneers and merchants. It's rotating temporary exhibitions include contemporary and historic artwork to local history themes.
The Museum's giftshop features many unique items like glass, jewellery, clothing and artworks by local and provincial artisans intermingled with books about local and regional history. The Museum offers a wide range of public and school programs.
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