Is Langford BC a good place to live?

Is Langford BC a good place to live?

After two months of research, the website crowned Langford the most livable place out of more than 150 communities across Canada. ... Meanwhile, one other Vancouver Island community made the list of top 10 places to live in Canada. Cowichan Bay came in at seventh place, while Courtenay rung in at 11th.

What is Langford BC known for?

Langford is known for the many nature parks and a network of trails popular with hikers and walkers alike including Mill Hill Park, Mount Wells, Thetis Lake Regional Park and the challenging high-elevation Mount Finlayson.

Is Langford a safe place to live?

The rankings listed Langford with a crime severity index (CSI) of 59 – the same as Toronto – with View Royal at 45 and Colwood at 36. Langford came in at 123 on the list of Canada's most dangerous places, followed by Toronto at 124. View Royal was ranked 162, followed by Colwood at 191.

Is Colwood BC a nice place to live?

The City of Colwood is among the 25 best communities to live in Canada, according to Maclean's Magazine. Colwood earned top marks as one of the top 2 safest and best communities in BC, the 6th best place in Canada to retire and among the top 25 best communities in Canada. ... Colwood consistently ranked high.

Is Victoria BC expensive to live?

Victoria is officially one of the top 5 most expensive places to live in Canada. PadMapper reports that Victoria now ranks just behind Montreal, Quebec and ties with Barrie, Ontario with the average rent sitting at $1,400 for a one bedroom and $1,720 for a two bedroom apartment.

Where is the best place in BC to live?

Top Overall Places to Live in BC

• North Saanich.
• Central Saanich.
• Saanich.
• Langford.
• Sidney.
• Victoria.
• Fort St. John.
• Vancouver.

Is Langford Lake man made?

Found within the community of Langford, Langford Lake, Glen Lake and Florence Lake are three natural glacial kettles formed by glacial drift during the last ice age.

What indigenous land is Victoria BC on?

The southern tip of Vancouver Island (including Victoria and Langford), the San Juan, and the Gulf Islands are the traditional territories of the Lkwungen (Lekwungen) peoples.

Is Victoria an island?

Victoria Island (Inuinnaqtun: Kitlineq) is a large island in the Arctic Archipelago that straddles the boundary between Nunavut and the Northwest Territories of Canada. It is the eighth largest island in the world, and at 217,291 km2 (83,897 sq mi) in area, it is Canada's second largest island.

Is Colwood BC Safe?

Excellent. There is virtually no crime in this area.

Why is Langford BC a good place to live?

• Attractions. Langford is the fastest growing community in British Columbia attracting new residents from all over Greater Victoria, the Lower Mainland, and Alberta due to new housing developments; strong real estate market and affordability; desirable temperate climate with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters;

How many schools are in Langford British Columbia?

• Ten of the 25 schools are in Langford including one middle school and one high school.

Which is the best place to eat in Langford?

• Best Restaurants in Langford. 1 Poncho's Coffee House. 16 reviews. $$ Coffee & Tea , Cafes , Breakfast. See all Poncho's Coffee House reviews. 2 House of Boateng. 3 Three Gringos Mexican Grill. 4 The Nest Cafe. 5 Asian Noodle house. More items

Is there affordable housing program in Langford BC?

• Langford council has also set up a pioneering program for developing affordable housing that once required developers of new subdivisions within the City of Langford to build one affordable home for every 10 single-family lots subdivided.