Otter resident Alycia Holmberg was one of dozens of historical re-enactors during Brigade Days at historic Fort Langley over the B.C. Day long weekend.

"For me, it's just a nice little weekend getaway, encampments with a whole bunch of friends, just sharing history with people who come to visit," Holmberg said, as she hand-sewed a patchwork blanket.

Holmberg was one of dozens of dedicated historical re-enactors who come to Langley and the historical fort every year to portray characters from the days of the fur trade.

Jesse MacIntosh travelled from Nanaimo.

"I've been coming here since I was about two years old with my dad and my sister," said MacIntosh, who was portraying a Royal Engineer.

The Royal Engineers, Columbia Detachment, arrived in response to the gold rush and the potentia

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