About the Area

Langford - the hidden gem of Victoria, nestled away, just waiting to be discovered.

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 kilometers (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 neighborhoods 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 it many sea and air links have made the area a hub for business development and economic investment.