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The Langham Cultural Society, based in the historic Langham building in Kaslo, BC, is a vibrant cultural hub offering year-round arts programming. 

Who We Are

The Langham Cultural Society, based in the historic Langham building in Kaslo, BC, is a vibrant cultural hub offering year-round arts programming. As a charitable arts and heritage centre, we present diverse performances, exhibitions, and community events while also housing a Japanese Canadian Internment Museum, artist studios, and galleries.

Vision

A vibrant community where arts, culture, and history foster connection and inspiration for all.

Mission

To enhance community identity and inspire creativity by offering a vibrant, inclusive cultural hub for Kaslo and the surrounding Kootenay region.

Values

We believe in:

  • Community Well-being: Participation in arts and culture enhances community spirit and well-being.
  • Excellence and Diversity: Diverse programming inspires pride in both contemporary and historical arts and heritage.
  • Collaboration: Partnering with other organizations strengthens our impact and reach.

What We Do

At The Langham, we are dedicated to enriching our community by fostering arts, culture, and heritage. From captivating performances to thought-provoking exhibitions and historical preservation, our offerings provide opportunities for creativity, connection, and reflection. Here’s a glimpse into what we do to inspire and engage our community.

Theatre

Our intimate 70-seat theatre hosts year-round performances, including concerts, films, readings, and dance, featuring top Canadian and regional talent.

Galleries

With two distinct gallery spaces, we showcase diverse exhibitions by professional and emerging artists, highlighting local and national creativity.

Japanese Canadian Museum

Our museum commemorates the internment of Japanese Canadians during WWII through powerful exhibits of artifacts, photographs, and personal stories.

Studios & Community Spaces

The Langham provides 14 rented artist studios and versatile community spaces for workshops, classes, and events that inspire connection and creativity.

Our Story

Founded in 1975, The Langham Cultural Society was established to rescue and restore the historic Langham building. Originally built in 1896 as a hotel during the silver mining boom, the Langham has served many roles, including as an internment centre for Japanese Canadians during WWII.

In 1974, a visionary group of Kaslo residents, recognizing the building’s potential, saved it from demolition and began its restoration. Their efforts transformed the dilapidated structure into a thriving cultural centre, preserving its rich heritage while creating a space for artistic and community expression.

Over the decades, The Langham has earned recognition for its contributions to heritage conservation and the arts. Awards include the Heritage Canada National Prize and the Honouring the Arts award from the BC Arts Councils. The building itself, now designated as a Provincial Heritage Site, remains a testament to the resilience and creativity of the Kaslo community.

Today, The Langham stands as a cornerstone of cultural life in Kaslo and the wider West Kootenay region, continuing to honor its historical roots while embracing the future of the arts.

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History

For nearly 140 years, The Langham has stood as a Kaslo landmark, its story carefully preserved by historians and the community. Explore our past here.

Langham Chronicles 8: Saving the Langham

How a Kaslo landmark was rescued from oblivion in the 1970s.
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Langham Chronicles 7: Legends of the Langham

Was Kaslo’s cultural centre once a brothel? Did it boast the longest bar in the world? Is it haunted?
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Langham Chronicles 6: The Langham in Wartime

Kaslo’s present cultural centre was forced housing for over 80 Japanese Canadians during the Second World War.
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View The Langham Chronicles
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