The City of Langford is nestled in the foothills of Mount Finlayson and is one of several West Shore municipalities bordering the District of Metchosin, the City of Colwood, the Town of View Royal, the District of Highlands, and the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area of the CRD.  Unlike any municipality on Vancouver Island, Langford boasts gorgeous warm summers, mild and crisp winters, and enough amenities to keep life full of excitement.

The city has forged a strong infrastructure with ample amenities to satisfy businesses, growing careers and families – young and senior. Shopping, convenient transportation, parks & recreations facilities, three beautiful lakes, culture, restaurants, schools and fast-growing residential communities to be found in Langford are just a few of the reasons to join our community.

In March, 2021, The City of Langford was named the “most livable” place in Canada out of more than 150 communities across the country, based on a city size, affordability, growth, mortgage costs and lifestyle criteria, such as scenery, nightlife and accessibility.

Langford Lake is the City’s largest lake and possesses a host of amenities.  Located in the heart of the City of Langford, the lake is a popular swimming, boating, and fishing destination for residents and visitors alike.

Numerous boardwalks and shore access points allow for great fishing opportunities while a boat launch on the western shore provides an even better chance to land some trout.

Green spaces abound in Langford, from the lush Goldstream Provincial Park to Veteran’s Memorial Park in the heart of the community. The City of Langford takes special pride in its bounty of playgrounds and water parks, sports fields,  serene lakes and the award-winning trail system that connects them all.  Click to learn more about Langford’s many parks and trails.

Langford loves its sports. The City believes that encouraging active, healthy lifestyles in residents of all ages contributes to Langford’s community culture. This is why Langford has so many facilities in which residents of all ages can play.

In addition to the large number of sports, arenas and leagues, the City of Langford has created the Sport Assist Program which helps Langford’s financially underprivileged children live a healthy lifestyle and learn leadership, discipline, dedication, and self-confidence through sport. Strong communities start with strong kids. Learn more about Langford sports & recreation here.

The City of Langford is bisected by the Trans-Canada Highway. Millstream Road and the Spencer Road Interchange connect neighbourhoods in the north and south of Langford.

North Langford

Langford’s northern half is in the foothills of Mount Finlayson and Vancouver Island’s Gowlland mountain range. The hillier terrain grants spectacular views from the neighbourhoods of Thetis Heights, Bear Mountain, and our newest neighbourhood, South Skirt Mountain.

South Langford

South of the Trans-Canada Highway, the land flattens into Downtown and on into the rural charm of Happy Valley south of Glen Lake. Behind City Centre Park and Langford Lake, is Westhills, a developing neighbourhood.

The City of Langford is the golf Mecca of Greater Victoria. Two golf courses lie within Langford while a third resides on Goldstream Avenue in neighbouring Colwood, just minutes from Langford’s city centre.

Olympic View Golf Course is rated the #20 Best Golf Experience in Canada and USA West.  The course looks upon the grand Olympic Mountains to the south and features views of spectacular waterfalls, eagles, deer and 12 lakes

One of the oldest golf courses in British Columbia – and one of only five “Royal” courses in Canada – the Royal Colwood is a pillar of Vancouver Island golfing heritage. Beyond hosting the Monarchy numerous times, the Royal Colwood has graciously entertained tournaments of all levels including the Times Colonist Victoria Open of the Canadian Tour.

Situated in the foothills of Mount Finlayson and with an awe-inspiring view of the south Island to Mount Baker and everything in between, Bear Mountain is the only 36-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed property in Canada. Bear Mountain specializes in tournaments from small corporate and social groups of 16 to large scale events.  

From Langford’s central location, the entire south Island is within your reach.

Langford is less than 25 minutes to downtown Victoria and 35 minutes to the BC Ferries Swartz Bay Terminal. Langford is very well served by public transit and highways.

In the heart of Langford’s city centre is Goldstream Farmers Market where creativity is released in the form of locally-grown and locally-processed agricultural products and artisan crafts.

Local musicians and entertainers provide atmosphere throughout the day and non-profit groups share their community stories.

Isabelle Reader Theatre is Langford’s live theatre venue and hosts companies from around the Greater Victoria area, live concerts and band competitions.

The West Shore Arts Council fosters and promotes participation in the arts, culture and heritage on the West Shore. It serves the cultural programming needs of over 80,000 people in five British Columbia communities.