oTENTik

Fort Langley National Historic Site

Campground hosting

Stay overnight in Vancouver's only fort

Information | Equipment | Food amenities | Activities | Rules and regulations | Reservation policies

oTENTik camping experiences in Vancouver and Victoria, BC

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oTENTik Experiences in Vancouver and Victoria

[The outside of an oTENTik, then a shot pans across the beds inside.]

[Three oTENTiks in a row.] Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites

[A mother, father, girl and boy arrive at an oTENTik with their equipment and walk inside.]

[The children examine an historic structure.]

[The children sit in an historic jeep with their mother, fitted with military uniforms.]

[The family sits back at an evening campfire and enjoy marshmallows while deer graze in the background.]

[The mother and children read in their oTENTik at night. ]

[oTENTIk.] Fort Langley National Historic Site

[A family approaches the oTENTik carrying supplies.]

[The mother, father, and two daughters watch an interpreter's cooperage demonstration.]

[The family sits around a table while the interpreter explains a mural.]

[The family feeds and pets a goat, then dresses up in historic costume.]

[The mother and three daughters play cards in their oTENTik.]

[Two girls climb on the beds with their stuffed animals.]

Book your stay in an oTENTik! pc.gc.ca/otentik-tent

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What is an oTENTik?

oTENTik, exclusive to Parks Canada, is a cross between an A-frame cabin and a prospector tent mounted on a raised wooden floor. This water resistant accommodation is built to withstand diverse weather conditions and no set-up is required by campers. Each of the five units inside Fort Langley’s historic walls represents the heritage of Fort Langley’s diverse workers:

Our 2024 oTENTik season runs from May 15 to September 15. Reservations for the 2024 season can be made starting at 8 a.m. PDT on January 19, 2024.

oTENTik Equipment and supplies

A family enjoying the otentik

While Hudson’s Bay Company workers would be required to set up camp when travelling and bring their own supplies, we’ve done the work for you, no fuss no muss! Here is what is included with each oTENTik rental and what to bring.

Inside each tent:

Outside the tent:

Options available for an additional fee: 

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Although we might not see them, invasive insects that threaten our forests can easily hide in firewood. When firewood moves, so do these pests, potentially threatening our beautiful forests.

Learn more about rules for moving firewood and how you can prevent the spread of invasive species.

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Equipment to bring (this list is not exhaustive):

Food amenities

NOTE: Cooking is not permitted inside the tent

Alcohol

Activities

Fort Langley National Historic Site offers many activities to keep you busy and having fun!

A few seconds from your oTENTik tent

Plan to spend the day exploring Fort Langley National Historic Site. Watch blacksmithing demonstrations, learn to build a barrel, visit the farm animals and try your hand at gold panning, you might just strike it rich. Plus don’t miss our many interpretive programs offered by our costumed guides.

A few minutes from your oTENTik tent

A few minutes by car from your oTENTik tent

Rules and regulations 

Parks Canada oTENTik users must abide by the following rules:

  1. Check-in time: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the site’s Visitor Centre (23433 Mavis Ave).
  2. Check-out time: 11 a.m. or earlier.
  3. A valid credit card is required for check in.
  4. A minimum of one adult per oTENTik must be at least 19 years of age. If renting more than one oTENTik, we require at least one representative from each tent to check in at the Visitor Centre and receive orientation.   
  5. For your safety, no food preparation or cooking is allowed inside the tent. 
  6. Smoking is not permitted within the tents or within the Fort walls. Designated smoking area is provided outside the fort walls. 
  7. Pets are not permitted on site. 
  8. Quiet time is from 10 p.m. - 7 a.m. 
  9. If you would like to listen to music, please use personal headphones only.
  10. A fire is only permitted in the group firepit. Please use a bundle of firewood purchased on site, and not the supply of staff firewood located elsewhere on site.  NOTE: During particularly hot, dry conditions campfire bans may be in effect. At these times, we are not able to offer campfires in the fort, however guests will continue to be able to use the BBQs. To check whether or not there is a campfire ban in place, please consult: bcwildfire.ca/hprscripts/wildfirenews/bans.asp
  11. Please collect your garbage and leave it in the garbage cans. 
  12. You will be able to review a list of costs that apply to damaged or missing oTENTik supplies. These costs will be applied to recover the expenses for damages that you or your guests cause.
  13. Subject to fine and/or expulsion, it is forbidden to: 
    - Behave in a way that disturbs others (partying, etc.).
    - Keep one’s oTENTik in a condition deemed unsatisfactory by the Park Staff.

Visit our National page to learn about other oTENTik offers!

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