Louis Riel Day: A Celebration of Métis Culture and Legacy

Join us for a vibrant event celebrating the enduring legacy of Louis Riel, a visionary Métis leader who played a key role in founding Manitoba and advancing the rights and identity of Métis communities across Canada.

Tickets:

Adult: $9.00
Senior: $7.50
Youth: free

How to get tickets?

at the door

Date & Time: Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 04:30 PM

11 am – Cooperage | Presentation: Colonization through Resource Extraction
Discover how colonial trade practices shaped the land and communities that followed.

12 pm – Storehouse | Presentation: Fort 101: A Journey Through History
Get a fascinating overview of Fort Langley’s past and its role in shaping British Columbia.

1 pm – Servants’ Quarters | Presentation: Fort Workers from Around the WorldLearn about the diverse people who lived and worked at the fort during its fur trade days.

2 pm – Servants’ Quarters | Presentation: Gold Rush and Its Consequences
Explore how the gold rush transformed the region and its lasting impacts on local communities.

3 pm – Kitchen Shelter | Baking demonstration and tasting
Wrap up your day by sampling some delicious baked goods by our interpreter using the traditional clay oven.

 

Venue:
Fort Langley National Historic Site, 23433 Mavis Ave, Langley Twp, BC V1M 2R5
Public Transit Accessible
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