LANGFORD
MARCH 2020
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No Matter where you live in Langford, the fact is you can come home from work and within 10 minutes, be swimming, fishing or lying on the beach of one of Langford’s three lakes -- this is something to treasure. Florence Lake is one of Langford’s jewels. It’s the perfect spot for a swim to cool off in the summer, or to hike around in the autumn, when changing trees create a courful, natural spectacle. Across town, Glenn Lake is perfect for boating and fishing. You can launch a boat on the south side, or cast your line from the fishing platfom to the north. Langford Lake is the city’s largest lake, and has the most amenities. This exceptionally clean lake is a popular swimming, boating and fishing destination for residents and visitors. Numerous boardwalks and shore access points as well as a boat launch allow for great fishing opportunities, and several beaches and swimming platforms offer perfect spots to go for a dip in the summer heat, or simply float in a tube.
Part of Langford’s charm is its natural beauty, with nearly every outdoor amenity a nature lover could imagine, just minutes away.
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ense old-growth forests speak from a deeply spiritual and historical place. Pristine lakes invite visitors to walk, fish, swim and bask along their shores. Winding trails call to seasoned hikers and casual strollers to engage with nature along the way. A magnificent mountain demands commitment and fortitude to reach its summit, and rewards those who get there with spectacular vistas from its peak. Langford is truly a special place. Parks, lakes and trails are the places people go when they want to unwind, de-stress and enjoy the natural world, and Langford offers a host of opportunities to do just that.
PARKS
Langford residents can relax and paly in a variety of park settings. With provincial, regional, sports and urban parks to choose from, there’s no excuse not to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Goldstream is Langford’s provincial park, and is full of fun things to explore, including a rare bastion of old-growth forest, a picnic area, a salmon river, a waterfall and its crowning glory, the spectacular Mt.
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Finlayson, with numerous trails leading to its summit. Not far away, Mt. Wells, a 123-hectare wilderness park, offers hikers a steep and challenging climb to its almost 1200 foot summit. For a less strenuous climb, Mill Hill regional park’s 600 foot summit is an urban oasis of Garry oaks and fir trees, all rewarded by spectacular views from the top. For those looking for some team action, there are several sports parks in the area including the Tom Gordon Memorial Field and Ed Fisher Memorial Field. Evenings and weekends, tiny T-ballers to high school seniors can be seen in earnest competition. Langford’s urban parks are a great place to have lunch or bring the kids to play. For instance, halfway between Downtown and Langford Lake, Centennial Park is the perfect place for a family gathering, baseball game or tennis match.When the summer sun is shining, kids love the firefighter-themed splash park. Veteran’s Memorial Park, situated on Goldstream Avenue, is the site of many of the city’s annual festivals and events; it’s also the ocation of the exteremely popular “Music in the Park” held on Sunday afternoons throughout the summer.
TRAILS
The City of Langford encourages residents and visitors to wander around the whole city on foot or by pedal power. From challenging mountain climbs for experienced hikers to walking trails and boardwalks surrounding the lakes for leisurely strolls, you’ll find a trail that suits you perfectly. At the time of its incorporation in 1992, the City of langford had only 1,486 linear metres of trails within its borders. By 2010, that figure had risen to an astounding 22,799 linear metres of awardwinning trails. – With permission, from “City of Langford, Living the Lifestyle”, by Michael Wicks, 2011. bluebeetlebooks.com
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