Living in Langford, BC

The City of Langford was recently nationally recognized as being a standout community in British Columbia, most recently topping a list by Maclean's Magazine.
The established publication outlet has listed Langford as the best community in British Columbia to live and the 18th most livable place in the country.

The report from Maclean’s took into account affordability, population growth, taxes, crime, amenities, health, community, weather, and internet access in order to build out their national ranking as well as factoring in those communities where residents could work and study from home.

Through strong partnerships with the business, recreation and development community, the City of Langford has been able to keep property taxes low, allowing residents an affordable and well-rounded quality of life.

In Langford, housing is a secure investment that offers sustained price growth, and a strong economy to support it. According to the most recent Census data, 75.8% of the population of Langford are home owners. Housing costs for single-detached homes in Langford compare well with many US and Canadian cities, with high-quality homes situated within a remarkable natural setting with direct access to nature and amenities, obtainable to a variety of incomes.

Being in Langford may be the perfect island location. You’re a 15-minute drive from Victoria, half an hour from the ferries to take you back to the mainland, and ZERO minutes from the great outdoors. Head on over to Langford Lake for those perfect summer days. You’ve got everything you could ever need! Take a run along the Galloping Goose Trail, check out the parks, beaches, and even the historic Hatley Castle at Royal Roads University. There are also a variety of great schools from elementary level all the way to Universities just a hop, skip, and a jump away.

If you’re looking for some entertainment in the area, the main little city centre in Langford seems to surround Westshore Town Centre Mall. There’s a movie theatre, a yoga studio and gyms, a wide variety of stores within the mall including bookstores, banks, restaurants, grocery stores, pet stores, and more. Everything you might need in one convenient location. There’s also a golf club down the street!

This community is so nice and tight knit, you will be able to walk everywhere. You could even retire your car and get a bike! Keep in shape, save on gas, and get to where you need to go in just a brief ride. It’s just a five-minute bike ride from the Westshore Town Centre Mall to the Westhills Stadium. Here you can check out the home offices of Rugby Canada, a football game with the CJFL’s Westshore Rebels, or a professional soccer game, home to the Pacific FC. This stadium is located in City Centre Park which also has additional entertainment. This park features an outdoor skating rink for the winter season, a bowling alley, mini golf, a splash park, and more, with many of the aforementioned activities being FREE!

Start your search for homes in the Westshore HERE:
https://www.yourvictoriarealestate.com/westshore/

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