VISITOR INFO

 

Nestled along the banks of the Fraser River, the village of Fort Langley is a charming community with a unique small-town feel. It is the Birthplace of BC and home to the National Historic Site, originally a Hudson Bay Company’s fur trading post which is still standing after over 150 years!

The town of 3,400 residents is a thriving tourist destination that includes a main street featuring the historic CN Station and iconic yellow community hall, antiques stores, cafés, a thriving restaurant scene, quaint independent stores, Saturday Farmer’s Market, and even a craft brewery.

The surrounding area in the Township of Langley offers many visitor experiences such as golf courses, wineries, agri-tourism and families activities.

Whether you are attending the Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival from near or far, we encourage you to stay more than just the weekend. Explore the Fraser Valley’s premier destination for food and drink, as well as the home of historical Fort Langley. Discover authentic farm experiences, beautiful parks and trails, trendy restaurants & lounges, captivating galleries, unique shopping and so much more.

For more information on things to do and see around Fort Langley, please visit: https://www.tourism-langley.ca/2023-fort-langley-jazz-festival/

Get Festival Ready! Important Info:

  • Bring your own reusable water bottle to fill up at our free water stations.

  • Bring your own seat!

  • Have a great time dancing while being respectful to other festival-goers.

  • Smoking & vaping are permitted only in designated areas.

  • Please compost, recycle and dispose of garbage in the bins provided.

  • Dogs are welcome at our free outdoor stages. For the Cool Blues Show and indoor events please leave your dogs at home (with the exception of service dogs).

  • Lost & Found is located at the Community Hall Stage information table and at the Cool Blues Show information table.

Getting here 

Fort Langley is about a 40-minute drive east from downtown Vancouver on the Trans-Canada Highway.

From Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and the North shore areas: Follow the Trans-Canada Highway/BC-1 East to 232 St/BC-10E. Take exit 66 from Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1E. Continue on 232 St to Glover Road. 

From Richmond and Delta: Follow Highway 99 South to Highway 10. Follow Highway 10 east to Glover Road. Turn left at Glover Road and follow it north to Fort Langley.

From areas east of Fort Langley: Follow Trans-Canada Highway/BC-1 West to the 232ndStreet North exit. Take exit 66 from Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1W. Continue on 232 St to Glover Road. 

From Washington State: Follow the I-5 north to Bellingham. Turn off at the Bellis Fair Mall exit and go north on Guide Meridan. Go for 15 miles to the Aldergrove border crossing. Continue north on 264thStreet to Trans-Canada Hwy/BC 1W to 232 Street. Take exit 66 from the Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1W. Continue on 232nd St to Glover Road. 

From the north side of the Fraser River: Take Highway 7, Lougheed Highway, to the Golden Ears Bridge to cross the Fraser River. Turn east (left) on 96thStreet on the south side of the river and follow into Fort Langley. 

By Transit

Located east of Vancouver in the lower Fraser Valley, Fort Langley can be reached from downtown Vancouver in about 2 hours using public transit. You will easily be able to spend the better part of a day enjoying the Festival and exploring the historic site and the neighbouring village, making this an ideal spot for a day trip from Vancouver.To plan your trip, call Translink at 604-953-3333, visit the TransLink website,Translink Trip Planner or try Google maps

Food & Beverage

Not only can you quench your thirst and satisfy your cravings at the Festival’s beer gardens and food trucks, but there are also plenty of wonderful cafes, bistros, pubs and ice cream shops located throughout the Village of Fort Langley.

Beatnicks Bistro
http://beatniksbistro.com/

Blacksmith Bakery
http://www.blacksmithbakery.ca/

Fort Langley Pub
https://www.fortpub.com/

Iron Chef Sushi
http://www.ironcheflangley.com/

Little Donkey Burritos
https://www.littledonkey.ca/

Mangia e Scappa Italian Restaurant
http://mangiaescappa.com/

The River and Rail
http://riverandrailrestaurant.com/

Saba Café and Bistro
https://www.facebook.com/sabacafeandbistro/

Sushi Hinode Japanese Restaurant
https://sushihinode.ca/

Trading Post Brewing Taphouse & Eatery
https://tradingpostbrewing.com/

Wendel’s Bookstore & Café
http://www.wendelsonline.com/

Beer Gardens
Cool Blues Show on Friday, July 26, 4 - 10pm

Food Trucks
Cool Blues Show on Friday, July 26 from 4:00 - 10pm

Parking

Free street parking is available throughout the Village during the Festival.

  • For the Cool Blues Show, only handicapped parking is available at the Fort Community Park and general parking is available for free at Living Waters Church (9095 Glover Road) and Fort Langley Community Church (8870 Glover Road)