The new Parks Canada Xplorers program for children aged six to 12 can be checked out Thursday at Fort Langley National Historic Site.
From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., there is a launch party with fun activities, free tattoos, and a souvenir lunch bag for the first 50 participants. Regular admission fees apply.
Family members can try the program with some ramped-up activities, including a visit from Parka the Parks Canada mascot. Detail at http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/bc/langley/activ/activ2.aspx.