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City in British Columbia, Canada
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The City of Langford is a city of over 35,000 people (2016), and is the business hub of "Westshore", a group of municipalities to the west of Victoria. Visitors would primarily enjoy the lakes and trails which are less busy than similar offerings closer to Victoria downtown core.
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The town centre, is on Goldstream Ave where local businesses, the library, the Veteran's Memorial Park, police station and City Hall are found. A traffic circle around a musical beautiful fountain, sidewalks and cafe's create for a pedestrian friendly environment.
In the centre of Royal Road University is a castle and beautiful botanical gardens. Walking around the castle grounds and the botanical grounds are free, though parking on campus is not free. Entry into the castle is offered seasonally with a guided tour. There is only one way into the botanical gardens at that is through a gate on the north side of the castle, just west of the castle.
Vancouver Island's largest racecourse hosts races every weekend. There is a motocross track on site.
A long-time running historic lighthouse at the head of Esquimalt Harbour. It can be reached by footpath from Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Park.
Explore the underground magazines, a popular attraction that features an exciting array of historical gun batteries and bunkers. The site is filled with informative panels and there is an entrance fee.
Has a kid playground and sandy beach. Fishing for bass off the pier is pleasant.
Good for swimming, boating, and fishing (nice boat launch, trout and bass).
This is a private golf course. Young deer are often seen there.
Offers water park, skating, bowling, mini golf, soccer/rugby fields. Starlight Stadium, located in the park, hosts many Rugby Canada events, most notably the country's stop on the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series for national rugby sevens teams. It is now also home to the local professional soccer team, Pacific FC (see below).
Soccer team that began play in the new Canadian Premier League in 2019.
An independent wood-fired pizzeria offering a selection of wood-fired pizzas, appetizers, fresh salads, and artisan charcuterie.
Breakfasts, sandwiches, burgers, salads.
Thai recipes and ingredients including meat, vegetarian, and vegan meals.
Breakfasts, sandwiches, burgers, salads.
Neighbourhood pub.
Between the 17 & 18 markers on the Galloping Goose trail from Victoria to Sooke.
On-site Italian restaurant & a tapas bar, 2 golf courses & a posh spa.
This is the downtown core area. There are cafes and smaller shops. Visitors can also find an affordable movie theatre.
An outlet-style strip mall area. Home Depot, Costco and others are also nearby.
A blend of free-standing large stores and mid-sized traditional shopping mall. Nearby visitors can also find Walmart, The Brick, Canadian Tire.
Locally sourced vegetables and meat.
Locally sourced vegetables and meat.
An old-fashioned bustling local butcher shop, off the beaten path with great staff and great meats.
By bicycle
The Galloping Goose Regional Trail passes through Langford and is a favourite of cyclists.
By bus
Langford is well-connected to Victoria by BC Transit (see Get around below), where more connections are possible.
Cycling
The city has created marked bike trails along key roads allowing easy travel throughout the city.
By public transit
By taxi
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