About the Area
Located on the southern end of Vancouver Island, the City of Langford is a young and ever growing community. This community is truly thriving and its list of growing amenities is unparalleled in Victoria. Each year, more people are discovering our warm climate, the wide, fertile expanse of the Island, crystal clear rivers and lakes, and mountain scenery. Centrally located, Langford, BC is located on the southern end of Vancouver Island, and is a young and growing community. It offers a variety of business opportunities, a wide range of services and amenities. Langford is within easy access of the rest of the Greater Victoria metropolitan area.
Langford is one of the municipalities of the West Shore in the Capital Regional District. Bordering Langford is the District of Metchosin, the City of Colwood, the Town of View Royal, the District of Highlands and the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area. Growing rapidly, Langford is becoming the commercial core of the West Shore. Well served by highways, rail and bus to Victoria and the rest of Vancouver Island, and by ferries and air to Vancouver and the US, Langford is in a great central location. The Victoria International Airport, approximately 35 kilometres (21 miles) away, offers direct air transportation to destinations worldwide. Langford has an area of 4,146 hectares (10,245 acres).
Not only does Victoria have breathtaking scenery, it offers so much more. The City provides the community with a network of pedestrian routes which connects neighbourhoods with amenities such as parks, schools and shopping.
The region's strategic location as a gateway to the Pacific Rim, its closeness to U.S. markets, and its many sea and air links have made the area a hub for business development and economic investment.
Notable Amenities are:
West Shore Town Centre- Superior mall featuring 55 shops and services including Winners/HomeSense, Shopper Drug Mart, The Brick, Superstore, Fairway Market, Signature BC Liquor & Best Buy.
Eagle Ridge Community Centre- is Part of the City Centre Park Complex located conviently next to West Shore Town Centre. This facility provides a one of a kind Fifa 2 starred artificial turf for soccer, football & rubgy with stadium seating, Playzone & Mini Golf, Splash Park (seasonal), Outdoor Skating Rink (season), Indoor Dry Rink, & a fitness Centre.
West Shore Parks & Recreation- A wonderful facility for a variety of recreational opportunities including Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre, Bear Mountain Arena (home of the Victoria Grizzlies & Victoria Shamrocks), Juan de Fuca Par 3 Golf Course & Centennial Centre.
Millstream Village- Langford’s finest outdoor outlet shopping mall. Features Addition Elle, Aldo, Ali Baba Pizza, Ardene, Booster Juice, Cobs Bread, Dollar Giant, Golf Town, Heirloom Linens, La Vie en Rose, Le Chateau, Mexx, Michaels, Milestones Grill & Bar, Pharmasave, Pier 1 Imports & The Market.
Langford Trolley- Trolley service continues to provide excellent alternative transportation for local commuters, visitors, special events and local businesses within our community and is a Green Transportation Initiative promoting use of public transportation systems. The service is accessible to everyone with ridership by donation.
