Friday 16 August 2019

Greater Victoria Neighbourhoods: LANGFORD


In a state of explosive growth and development, the city of Langford is a very exciting place to live these days. People are flocking there due to the affordable ‘champagne’ lifestyle. Beautiful, state-of-the-art homes are being built that provide people with the lifestyle they want. With every amenity available and the natural splendour of trails, forests, beaches and lakes, Langford is quickly becoming ‘the’ place to be on south Vancouver Island.

The urban core of the West Shore, Langford is a young blossoming community with bold aspirations. It is an adventurer’s dream with three spectacular lakes – Florence, Glen and Langford -- and the magnificent Goldstream Provincial Park, famous for its fairy-tale forests, trails, bubbling creeks and spawning salmon runs. Mount Wells and Mill Hill provide an outlet for passionate climbers. A favourite destination is the ever-popular Thetis Lake.

The Isabelle Reader Theatre provides Langford residents with a live theatre venue. The Goldstream Farmers Market, where visitors savour fresh locally grown produce, locally produced culinary delights, and the skilled craftsmanship of talented community artisans.

When people want to play, they go to Langford. Bear Mountain Resort tops the list. Heaven for golfers, it boasts the only 36-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed property in Canada. At Sante Spa, the massage specialists massage skin and muscles into Zen-like bliss. City Centre Park is entertainment central with mini golf, an outdoor skating rink in the winter, and a splash park in the summer. Recently opened in the park is Sportsplex and Langford Lanes.

Recreational facilities abound. The North Langford Recreation Centre at Bear Mountain offers a hot tub, swimming pool, gyms, and fitness and yoga centres. Lawn bowling and golfing are the icing on the cake at Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre. Only for the brave and fearless, Wildplay West Shore Element Park puts you up in the trees, zipping through the air over the grandeur of our natural environment.

High quality education is a top priority in Langford with many excellent schools. At the Elementary level, there are David Cameron, Millstream, Lakewood, Ruth King, Willway and many more. Secondary schools include Belmont, Spencer, and John Stubbs.

Want to be part of a flourishing community with high hopes for the future? Check out Langford!

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