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'''Langford''' is a [[city]] of 22,459 residents on southern [[Vancouver Island]], within the province of [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. It is considered one of [[Greater Victoria, British Columbia|Greater Victoria]]'s [[Western Communities]]. |
'''Langford''' is a [[city]] of 22,459 residents on southern [[Vancouver Island]], within the province of [[British Columbia]], [[Canada]]. It is considered one of [[Greater Victoria, British Columbia|Greater Victoria]]'s [[Western Communities]]. |
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== History == |
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Langford was named after Captain Edward Langford, who established a [[Hudson's Bay Company]] farm in the area in [[1851]]. Langford was incorporated as a district municipality in December 1992. Prior to incorporation Langford's reputation suffered because of some unattractive development; it was sneered at and referred to by some as a "dogpatch". Following incorporation, the city has made a concerted effort at attracting development and undertaking civic improvements, including the landscaping of the central business centre and the construction of new roads and pathways. A notable accomplishment following the city's embrace of rapid-fire growth is the development of the [[Bear Mountain (resort)|Bear Mountain]] [[Golf|golf]] resort. |
Langford was named after Captain Edward Langford, who established a [[Hudson's Bay Company]] farm in the area in [[1851]]. Langford was incorporated as a district municipality in December 1992. Prior to incorporation Langford's reputation suffered because of some unattractive development; it was sneered at and referred to by some as a "dogpatch". Following incorporation, the city has made a concerted effort at attracting development and undertaking civic improvements, including the landscaping of the central business centre and the construction of new roads and pathways. A notable accomplishment following the city's embrace of rapid-fire growth is the development of the [[Bear Mountain (resort)|Bear Mountain]] [[Golf|golf]] resort. |
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== Things to see and do == |
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A new park was also built in remembrance of Canadian war veterans. It can be found on the southeast corner of the city's main traffic intersection: Veterans Memorial Parkway and Goldstream Avenue. Although the pace of development and some planning decisions (particularly "[[big-box]]" retail developments) have attracted criticism, the community continues to grow rapidly. It is the largest municipality in the Western Communities, and third-largest in the [[Capital Regional District]] after [[Saanich]] and [[Victoria]]. It serves as the commercial hub for the Western Communities. Things to do in Langford include shopping at Westshore Town Centre (formerly Canwest Mall) and taking in some county-fair style amusement and food at Luxton Fair, which takes place in mid-September at the local fairgrounds. Visitors can also participate in go-karting and mini-golfing, and watch stock-car racing, at Western Speedway. |
A new park was also built in remembrance of Canadian war veterans. It can be found on the southeast corner of the city's main traffic intersection: Veterans Memorial Parkway and Goldstream Avenue. Although the pace of development and some planning decisions (particularly "[[big-box]]" retail developments) have attracted criticism, the community continues to grow rapidly. It is the largest municipality in the Western Communities, and third-largest in the [[Capital Regional District]] after [[Saanich]] and [[Victoria]]. It serves as the commercial hub for the Western Communities. Things to do in Langford include shopping at Westshore Town Centre (formerly Canwest Mall) and taking in some county-fair style amusement and food at Luxton Fair, which takes place in mid-September at the local fairgrounds. Visitors can also participate in go-karting and mini-golfing, and watch stock-car racing, at Western Speedway. |
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== Physical features == |
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Notable physical features of Langford include the three prominent lakes (Langford Lake, Glen Lake and Florence Lake) and the Humpback reservoir, several peaks such as Mount Finlayson and Mount Wells, and the famous [[Goldstream Provincial Park]]. The [[Malahat]] drive, part of the [[Trans-Canada Highway]], begins in Langford, and the [[Galloping Goose Regional Trail]] and the [[E and N Railway]] go through the city. |
Notable physical features of Langford include the three prominent lakes (Langford Lake, Glen Lake and Florence Lake) and the Humpback reservoir, several peaks such as Mount Finlayson and Mount Wells, and the famous [[Goldstream Provincial Park]]. The [[Malahat]] drive, part of the [[Trans-Canada Highway]], begins in Langford, and the [[Galloping Goose Regional Trail]] and the [[E and N Railway]] go through the city. |
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== Langford neighbourhoods == |
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* [[Bear Mountain (resort)|Bear Mountain]] |
* [[Bear Mountain (resort)|Bear Mountain]] |
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* Florence Lake |
* Florence Lake |
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* Thetis Heights |
* Thetis Heights |
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==Famous |
== Famous people == |
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*[[Len Barrie]], an [[National Hockey League|NHL]] player. |
*[[Len Barrie]], an [[National Hockey League|NHL]] player. |
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*[[Josh Simpson]], a professional [[Football|soccer]] player and active member of the [[Canada national football team|Canadian men's national soccer team]]. |
*[[Josh Simpson]], a professional [[Football|soccer]] player and active member of the [[Canada national football team|Canadian men's national soccer team]]. |
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==Education== |
== Education == |
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Langford is a part of the [[School District 62 Sooke]]. In addition, Langford is home to Lighthouse Christian Academy, a small faith-based private school. |
Langford is a part of the [[School District 62 Sooke]]. In addition, Langford is home to Lighthouse Christian Academy, a small faith-based private school. |
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==Notable |
== Notable features == |
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Langford is directly connected to its neighbour Colwood. Without being a native, it is difficult to tell the two cities apart (especially due to the lack of signage alerting motorists or pedestrians to the cities' boundaries). The current city council has recently enjoyed praise regarding the upkeep and tidiness of the central business district. Langford council has also set up a programme for affordable housing. Every year in mid-December, Langford hosts the annual fire truck parade which features decorated fire trucks from around the province. Most recently, Langford has plans to build the first Canadian community based on the [[Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design|LEED]] environmental standard. |
Langford is directly connected to its neighbour Colwood. Without being a native, it is difficult to tell the two cities apart (especially due to the lack of signage alerting motorists or pedestrians to the cities' boundaries). The current city council has recently enjoyed praise regarding the upkeep and tidiness of the central business district. Langford council has also set up a programme for affordable housing. Every year in mid-December, Langford hosts the annual fire truck parade which features decorated fire trucks from around the province. Most recently, Langford has plans to build the first Canadian community based on the [[Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design|LEED]] environmental standard. |
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==External links== |
== External links == |
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* [http://www.district.langford.bc.ca/ City of Langford] |
* [http://www.district.langford.bc.ca/ City of Langford] |
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* [http://www.goldstreamgazette.com/ Goldstream News-Gazette, a local bi-weekly circulation] |
* [http://www.goldstreamgazette.com/ Goldstream News-Gazette, a local bi-weekly circulation] |
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Revision as of 06:40, 28 June 2007
Template:Canadian Town Langford is a city of 22,459 residents on southern Vancouver Island, within the province of British Columbia, Canada. It is considered one of Greater Victoria's Western Communities.
History
Langford was named after Captain Edward Langford, who established a Hudson's Bay Company farm in the area in 1851. Langford was incorporated as a district municipality in December 1992. Prior to incorporation Langford's reputation suffered because of some unattractive development; it was sneered at and referred to by some as a "dogpatch". Following incorporation, the city has made a concerted effort at attracting development and undertaking civic improvements, including the landscaping of the central business centre and the construction of new roads and pathways. A notable accomplishment following the city's embrace of rapid-fire growth is the development of the Bear Mountain golf resort.
Things to see and do
A new park was also built in remembrance of Canadian war veterans. It can be found on the southeast corner of the city's main traffic intersection: Veterans Memorial Parkway and Goldstream Avenue. Although the pace of development and some planning decisions (particularly "big-box" retail developments) have attracted criticism, the community continues to grow rapidly. It is the largest municipality in the Western Communities, and third-largest in the Capital Regional District after Saanich and Victoria. It serves as the commercial hub for the Western Communities. Things to do in Langford include shopping at Westshore Town Centre (formerly Canwest Mall) and taking in some county-fair style amusement and food at Luxton Fair, which takes place in mid-September at the local fairgrounds. Visitors can also participate in go-karting and mini-golfing, and watch stock-car racing, at Western Speedway.
Physical features
Notable physical features of Langford include the three prominent lakes (Langford Lake, Glen Lake and Florence Lake) and the Humpback reservoir, several peaks such as Mount Finlayson and Mount Wells, and the famous Goldstream Provincial Park. The Malahat drive, part of the Trans-Canada Highway, begins in Langford, and the Galloping Goose Regional Trail and the E and N Railway go through the city.
Langford neighbourhoods
- Bear Mountain
- Florence Lake
- Glen Lake
- Goldstream
- Happy Valley
- Luxton
- Millstream
- Ravenwood
- Thetis Heights
Famous people
- Clayton Groenendy, the first NASCAR driver hailing from Vancouver Island.
- Len Barrie, an NHL player.
- Josh Simpson, a professional soccer player and active member of the Canadian men's national soccer team.
Education
Langford is a part of the School District 62 Sooke. In addition, Langford is home to Lighthouse Christian Academy, a small faith-based private school.
Notable features
Langford is directly connected to its neighbour Colwood. Without being a native, it is difficult to tell the two cities apart (especially due to the lack of signage alerting motorists or pedestrians to the cities' boundaries). The current city council has recently enjoyed praise regarding the upkeep and tidiness of the central business district. Langford council has also set up a programme for affordable housing. Every year in mid-December, Langford hosts the annual fire truck parade which features decorated fire trucks from around the province. Most recently, Langford has plans to build the first Canadian community based on the LEED environmental standard.
External links
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