Langford is a city on the south coast of Vancouver Island. It is one of the 13 component municipalities in the Greater Victoria region and heaven for golfers. Captain Edward Langford, in 1851 established one of the four Hudson's Bay Company farms in the Victoria area. Meanwhile, the European people settled down in Langford in the early 1860s. There was a short-lived gold rush in the city, and now the place where it happened is called Goldstream Provincial Park. In the late 1800s, the area used to be a favourite recreation destination for people from Victoria and other cities. People would travel to get to the famous country resort Goldstream House Hotel. Hunters would build lodges on the beautiful shores of the lakes near the mountains. In summer, city folk would just come here to get relaxed and socialized at Langford Lake.
Langford has short, cool, dry, and partly cloudy summers and long, very cold, wet, and mostly cloudy winters. The average temperature varies between 3°C (37.4°F) to 19°C (66.2°F).
Since winters in Langford can be cold, the best time to visit the city is in summer.
You can fly to Victoria International Airport, with passengers mostly from Seattle, Calgary, Edmonton, Prince George, and Vancouver. Then take a bus or rent a car to Langford, which is about 32 km (19.8 miles) to the south.
You can use Harbour Air Seaplanes services, which fly from Vancouver to Nanaimo and Victoria, and take a taxi or bus or drive to get to Langford.
Swartz Bay Terminal has ferries coming from Port Angeles, north of Olympic National Park, Anacortes Ferries north of Seattle, and Tsawwassen. The terminal is only 37.5 km (23 miles) away from Langford.
Langford is surrounded by beautiful parks, like Thetis Lake Regional Park and Goldstream Provincial Park. It offers shops, family activities, sheep farms, and Jordie Lunn Memorial Bike Park. Langford has world-class golf courses and places like the mountaintop Bear Mountain Resort. You can stay at lodgings and play at challenging hillside courses and enjoy yourself at luxurious advantages like the Amatista Spa. There are endless possibilities for having a good time in Langford. You can go hiking through scenic forests and tranquil lakes. The Galloping Goose Trail and Sooke Hills Wilderness Park are part of the Trans Canada Trail.
Public transportation in Langford includes buses and taxis throughout the city and ferries.
If you choose to stay in Langford, downtown is the best area; but Victoria is also a nearby option. If you're looking for sights and golf courses, then stop in Langford. Here is a list of accommodations in Langford.
Hotel:
Fairways Hotel on the Mountain
Self-Catered Accommodation:
Cycle Inn Bed & Breakfast
Victoria Ocean View B&B House
Eagle's Rest Bed & Breakfast
BZ Bed and Breakfast
Birds of a Feather Victoria Ocean Lagoon Bed & Breakfast
Hostel:
Pleasant Little Stay
Shoreview Getaway
The Suite Spot
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Victoria – Colwood
Solo Suites
Four Points by Sheraton Victoria Gateway
Oasis-large 2 bedroom suite with forest view
The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa, Victoria
Guesthouse:
Whispering Creek Guest Cottage Bed & Breakfast
Most of the shops in Langford are on Goldstream Avenue, which is full of boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. Millstream Village has mostly retail stores. Westshore Town Centre is the largest shopping center in Langford, with about 55 stores and services. Belmont Market is very new, opened in 2019. It offers a wide range of retail. Keep in mind that BC Transit can easily access all shopping spots.