The Birth Place of B.C.

Location: Fort Langley; Bedford Channel

Time of Year: Fall 2007

Other Info: This photo is looking west up the channel. The original Fort, that was built, was constructed further west near Derby Reach Regional Park which is situated off the Fraser River. The Fort, that is in Fort Langley today, was moved east to the Bedford Channel area. McMillan Island protects the Bedford Channel from the Fraser River creating a calmer body of water allowing for easier transportation of goods during the fur trading years easier. With this information in hand it is probable conclusion to why the Fort was moved east to its current location.

Point A: Original location of the Fort Located off of Allard Crescent

Point B: Current Fort Location (Fort Langley)

*Bedford Channel is located North of Pt B