Langford BC
Located on the southern end of Vancouver Island, the City of Langford is a young, vibrant community. As part of the West Shore, Langford boasts a wide array of activities, amenities and attractions.

West Shore
The West Shore is made up of five communities: Langford, Colwood, Metchosin, The Highlands and View Royal. The West Shore if filled with character, history and community pride. It is also the fastest growing community in the Greater Victoria Area. With big box stores, unique shops, award winning restaurants, a Jack Nicklaus Designed Gold Course, resorts and spas The West Shore is the talk of the Island.

Residence can also enjoy a wide range of beaches, hiking trails, old growth forests, whale and wildlife watching, boating and of course the Southern Vancouver Islands favorite trail The Galloping Goose.

History
Langford was incorporated on December 8th, 1992. Settlement began much earlier In 1851 Captain Edward Langford established one of the four Hudson’s Bay Company farms in the Victoria area.

Climate

Tourism Victoria describes the climate as a sub-Mediterranean zone, Victoria BC boasts the mildest climate in Canada. Victoria receives an average of 2,183 hours of sunshine each year, with flowers in bloom year-round and an eight month frost-free season. Comfortable walking shoes are a must when visiting Victoria; this resort-style city is made for strolling, with downtown hotels, restaurants, shops and parks within close proximity of one-another.

Spring arrives as early as February and is mild. Summer is comfortably warm and dry with temperatures from 18° to 32°C (65° to 90°F). Victoria has a very low humidity ratio and almost constant offshore breezes, which keep summer days from becoming too hot and summer evenings cool. A sweater or light jacket is recommended if you are going out at night. The average monthly rainfall in summer is less than 2.5 cm (1"). Victoria often enjoys a warm, sunny September with fall arriving late in the month. Deciduous trees turn the city to gold, but lawns and golf courses are green and lush throughout the winter.

The average annual rainfall for Victoria is 66.5 cm (26.2"), which is substantially less rain than both Vancouver and Seattle receive. Victoria receives rainfall during January, February and March, but rarely snow. The average monthly rainfall in winter is 5 cm (2") and the average temperature in January is 3°C (38°F). Although winters are mild and rarely include snow, warmer clothing is recommended between the months of November and March.

For more information you can visit Environment Canada's Website. Also of interest is the Victoria Flower Count

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