First pick
Thetis Lake Regional Park
Park or garden
927 ha77.8 km of path
17 h 15 minto walk all 77.8 km of path
4.3 km northfrom the centre
Bellamy TrailUpper Thetis Lake TrailMcKenzie Creek Trail+5 paths
Directionsto a point inside
Photo: P199 · CC BY-SA 4.027%protected within 10 km
Outdoors in Langford · parks, protected land & trails
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve is 18 km from Langford
Protected areas cover 27% of the land within 10 km; for the typical Canadian town it is 2.3%. 41 protected areas lie within 10 km. 7 mapped walking routes pass within 2 km, among them the The Great Trail - Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail and Trans-Canada Trail - Galloping Goose Regional Trail.
Protected land
27%
of the land within 10 km
Typical Canadian town: 2.3%
Protected areas
41
within 10 km, 26 public
Typical Canadian town: 14
Nearest national park
18 km
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
Nearest provincial park
At the edge
Goldstream Park
Walking routes
7
named, within 2 km (OpenStreetMap)
Beaches
19
within 5 km (OpenStreetMap)
Character
Where Langford stands out outdoors
Each figure against Canadian towns of 2,500+; tap a tile for the detail.
A national park nearbyGulf Islands National Park Reserve, 18 km awayProtected land all round27% of the land within 10 km, more than 97% of Canadian townsMany protected areas26 public areas within 10 kmWalking routes7 named routes within 2 km
What Langford has most to offer outdoors is Gulf Islands National Park Reserve within easy reach, with protected land around it close behind.
Against other towns
Langford against other Canadian towns
Each figure against the 2,611 Canadian towns and neighbourhoods of 2,500+ (not city hubs or reserves), with the town marked and the typical one’s line. Canada’s grades don’t include the outdoors, so this page compares the figures rather than grading them.
Protected within 10 km27%Share of the land and water within 10 km of the town’s edge in a protected or conserved area
Protected in town18%Share of the town’s own area in a protected or conserved area
Public protected areas26Areas within 10 km held by a government or an Indigenous nation
Walking routes7Named OpenStreetMap walking and hiking routes with 300 m+ within 2 km
Beaches19Beaches mapped on OpenStreetMap within 5 km
CPCAD 2.9.0 (ECCC, 2026), OpenStreetMap (November 2026). Distances from the town’s outline.
Towns its size
Among 40 towns its size, Langford ranks 2nd for protected land within 10 km
The 40 Canadian towns nearest in population (48,457 to 72,180 residents), by the share of the land within 10 km that is protected. Hover for each one’s figures; click for its page.
Protected within 10 km
Langford27%
Towns its size2.2%
Towns in British Columbia6.7%
Typical Canadian town2.3%
Public protected areas
Langford26
Towns its size6
Towns in British Columbia14
Typical Canadian town4
Walking routes
Langford7
Towns its size1
Towns in British Columbia1
Typical Canadian town0
Langford beats most towns its size for protected land nearby; only 1 of 39 does better.
Every town in the comparison
| Town | Protected within 10 km | In town | Areas | Routes | Beaches | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dollard-Des Ormeaux QC | 27% | 3.7% | 40 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 | Langford BC | 27% | 18% | 41 | 7 | 19 |
| 3 | Shawinigan QC | 24% | 61% | 40 | 16 | 10 |
| 4 | Châteauguay QC | 19% | 0.8% | 34 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 | Newton BC | 15% | 7.3% | 174 | 6 | 1 |
| 6 | Port Coquitlam BC | 15% | 5.6% | 125 | 3 | 30 |
| 7 | Pointe-aux-Trembles QC | 9.5% | 7.3% | 38 | 0 | 2 |
| 8 | Rimouski QC | 8.8% | 3.6% | 43 | 10 | 48 |
| 9 | Vernon BC | 8.4% | 1.9% | 17 | 0 | 27 |
| 10 | Whalley BC | 8.2% | 1% | 125 | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Fleetwood BC | 7.8% | 7.9% | 162 | 10 | 0 |
| 12 | North Vancouver BC | 7.5% | 0% | 13 | 4 | 66 |
| 13 | North Bay ON | 7.4% | 5.6% | 4 | 4 | 13 |
| 14 | Mirabel QC | 5.9% | 0.3% | 76 | 1 | 2 |
| 15 | Stouffville ON | 5.9% | 0.5% | 51 | 1 | 1 |
| 16 | Fabreville QC | 5.8% | 3% | 39 | 0 | 4 |
| 17 | Mascouche QC | 4% | 0% | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Welland ON | 3.2% | 0% | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Granby QC | 2.5% | 3.6% | 18 | 0 | 6 |
| 20 | Aurora ON | 2.2% | 0.6% | 42 | 1 | 0 |
| 21 | Alliston ON | 2.1% | 0.4% | 36 | 2 | 3 |
| 22 | Georgetown ON | 1.8% | 3.5% | 38 | 6 | 2 |
| 23 | Grande Prairie AB | 1.7% | 0% | 6 | 1 | 6 |
| 24 | Quinte West ON | 1.4% | 0.6% | 22 | 3 | 1 |
| 25 | Belleville ON | 1.2% | 1.8% | 18 | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Blainville QC | 1.1% | 0% | 27 | 2 | 0 |
| 27 | Bradford ON | 1.1% | 1.3% | 28 | 5 | 1 |
| 28 | Brandon MB | 1.1% | 0.9% | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Saint-Hyacinthe QC | 0.7% | 0% | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Keswick ON | 0.7% | 0.9% | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| 31 | Roseborough ON | 0.7% | 0% | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 32 | Rocky View County AB | 0.5% | 0.6% | 20 | 9 | 19 |
| 33 | Woodstock ON | 0.4% | 0% | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 34 | Churchill Meadows ON | 0.4% | 0% | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 35 | Innisfil ON | 0.3% | 0.1% | 6 | 1 | 17 |
| 36 | Victoriaville QC | 0.2% | 0% | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 37 | Caledonia ON | 0.2% | 0.4% | 17 | 4 | 7 |
| 38 | St. Thomas ON | 0.2% | 0% | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 39 | Cornwall ON | 0.1% | 0% | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 40 | Medicine Hat AB | 0% | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1 |
The map
Where the green is in Langford
Green space, woods, protected areas and footpaths in and around the town; tap a number for its park or wood.
Green: OpenStreetMap parks, gardens, playing fields and woods. Hatched: CPCAD protected areas.© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); CPCAD (OGL-Canada)
Places to walk
Walk in Langford: 30 named parks and woods
Thetis Lake Regional Park is the largest, at 927 ha; the rest follow by size, numbered as on the map.
30 named parks and woods, 1,347 ha in all
Parks & gardens 1,347 ha
Add Thetis Lake Regional Park to Mount Wells Regional Park and you have 78% of it.
Mount Wells Regional Park
Park or garden
121 ha7.8 km of path
1 h 45 minto walk all 7.8 km of path
3.2 km westfrom the centre
Summit TrailSooke Flowline
Directionsto a point inside
Galloping Goose Regional Trail
Park or garden
96 ha17.9 km of path
4 hto walk all 17.9 km of path
11 km southfrom the centre
Galloping Goose Regional Trail
Directionsto a point inside
Mill Hill Regional Park
Park or garden
81 ha4.2 km of path
55 minto walk all 4.2 km of path
3.0 km north-eastfrom the centre
Calypso TrailAuburn TrailMillwoods Trail
Directionsto a point inside
Havenwood Park
Park or garden
17 ha3.6 km of path
50 minto walk all 3.6 km of path
3.7 km southfrom the centre
Sampler TrailHwy.1
Directionsto a point inside
Colwood Creek Park
Park or garden
15 ha2.6 km of path
35 minto walk all 2.6 km of path
1.3 km southfrom the centre
Directionsto a point inside
Jordie Lunn Bike Park
Park or garden
8.4 ha3.5 km of path
45 minto walk all 3.5 km of path
2.0 km westfrom the centre
Pro Jump LineInitial AttackJump Zone+1 path
Directionsto a point inside
Goldstream Meadows Park
Park or garden
12 ha1.5 km of path
20 minto walk all 1.5 km of path
1.9 km westfrom the centre
Ed Nixon Trail
Directionsto a point inside
All 30 named parks and green spaces
Thetis Lake Regional ParkPark or garden · 927 ha · 77.8 km of path
DirectionsMount Wells Regional ParkPark or garden · 121 ha · 7.8 km of path
DirectionsGalloping Goose Regional TrailPark or garden · 96 ha · 17.9 km of path
DirectionsMill Hill Regional ParkPark or garden · 81 ha · 4.2 km of path
DirectionsHavenwood ParkPark or garden · 17 ha · 3.6 km of path
DirectionsColwood Creek ParkPark or garden · 15 ha · 2.6 km of path
DirectionsJordie Lunn Bike ParkPark or garden · 8.4 ha · 3.5 km of path
DirectionsGoldstream Meadows ParkPark or garden · 12 ha · 1.5 km of path
DirectionsFisher's FieldPark or garden · 12 ha · 0.2 km of path
DirectionsWilling ParkPark or garden · 5.6 ha · 1.1 km of path
DirectionsAmy Pond Park/Turner's BogPark or garden · 7.1 ha · 0.1 km of path
DirectionsEdwards ParkPark or garden · 5.5 ha · 0.4 km of path
DirectionsLoma Linda ParkPark or garden · 4.9 ha
DirectionsLuxton FairgroundsPark or garden · 4.3 ha
DirectionsCentennial ParkPark or garden · 2.4 ha · 0.7 km of path
DirectionsCrystalview ParkPark or garden · 3.2 ha · 0.2 km of path
DirectionsRobin Hill ParkPark or garden · 2.5 ha · 0.5 km of path · just outside town
DirectionsLookout Lake ParkPark or garden · 2.3 ha · 0.5 km of path
DirectionsWesthills ParkPark or garden · 1.8 ha · 0.7 km of path
DirectionsSpirit Ridge ParkPark or garden · 2.1 ha · 0.5 km of path
DirectionsPlayers Drive ParkPark or garden · 2.5 ha · 0.3 km of path
DirectionsSetchfield ParkPark or garden · 1.9 ha · 0.5 km of path
DirectionsMillstream Creek ParkPark or garden · 1.4 ha · 0.6 km of path
DirectionsEd Fisher Memorial ParkPark or garden · 1.8 ha · 0.4 km of path
DirectionsKatie's Pond ParkPark or garden · 1.5 ha · 0.3 km of path
DirectionsGlen Lake Beach ParkPark or garden · 1.3 ha · 0.3 km of path
DirectionsGoldie ParkPark or garden · 1.6 ha · 0.2 km of path
DirectionsCedar Vale ParkPark or garden · 1.4 ha · 0.3 km of path
DirectionsChow Nicoll ParkPark or garden · 1.9 ha
DirectionsBlue Grouse Plateau ParkPark or garden · 1.6 ha · 0.2 km of path
DirectionsSource: OpenStreetMap parks, gardens, commons and woods with a name, in the town or within 400 m, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Sizes are the mapped outline’s.
Close to home
A park is within a short walk for 8 in 10 in Langford
Residents of each 2021 dissemination area, at a point inside it, within 400 m (about a 5-minute walk) of a park or playing field mapped on OpenStreetMap.
Within 400 m (82%)Further (18%)
Langford82%
Towns in British Columbia72%
Typical Canadian town83%
That leaves about 11,000 people more than a short walk away. The usual figure for a Canadian town is 83%, above this.
Protected areas
Protected areas cover 27% of the land near Langford
Every protected and conserved area in CPCAD within 10 km of the town’s edge: parks, reserves, wildlife areas and conservation land.
Inside Langford18%
Within 10 km27%
Towns in British Columbia6.7%
Typical Canadian town2.3%
26 of the 41 belong to a government or an Indigenous nation. The largest named one is Greater Victoria Water Supply Area, at 20,620 ha. 15 more areas are private land or have no recorded public owner: counted, not named.
Greater Victoria Water Supply AreaProtected area · 20,620 ha · reaches Langford
Sooke Hills Wilderness Regional ParkMunicipal park · 4,120 ha · reaches Langford
Thetis Lake Regional ParkMunicipal park · 923 ha · reaches Langford
Goldstream ParkProvincial park · 477 ha · reaches Langford
Mount Wells Regional ParkMunicipal park · 121 ha · reaches Langford
Mill Hill Regional ParkMunicipal park · 81 ha · reaches Langford
Gowlland Tod ParkProvincial park · 1,280 ha · 0.2 km from the edge of town
Witty's Lagoon Regional ParkMunicipal park · 56 ha · 1.1 km from the edge of town
Wrigglesworth Lake Regional ParkMunicipal park · 16 ha · 1.6 km from the edge of town
Albert Head Lagoon Regional ParkMunicipal park · 7.0 ha · 2.0 km from the edge of town
15 more named areas within 10 km are in the figures.
Source: Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database (CPCAD) 2.9.0, Environment and Climate Change Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
National & provincial parks
Parks around Langford
National parks (Parks Canada) and provincial or territorial parks by direction and distance from the town’s edge: every one within 10 km, and the nearest of each within 100 km.
National parkProvincial park
Provincial park
Goldstream Park
At the edge4.8 km²since 1958
Provincial park
Gowlland Tod Park
0.2 km north13 km²since 1995
Provincial park
Sooke Mountain Park
5.2 km west4.5 km²since 1928
Provincial park
Spectacle Lake Park
7.5 km north0.7 km²since 1963
National park reserve
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
18 km north-east67 km²since 2010
There are 4 provincial parks within 10 km.
Source: CPCAD 2.9.0 (ECCC): areas and outlines, distances outline to outline; directions from the town’s centre point.
Footpaths and woods
230 km of paths in and around Langford
OpenStreetMap footpaths, paths, bridleways and steps, and tracks open on foot, in the town and 1 km around it; woods as mapped (landuse=forest, natural=wood).
Footpaths
230 km
in and around the town (83.4 km²)
Woodland
50%
about 41.7 km² of mapped woods
Footpaths · km per km²
LangfordTowns in British ColumbiaTypical Canadian town
Footpaths2.8
024 km per km²
Share of the land · mapped woods and forest
LangfordTowns in British ColumbiaTypical Canadian town
Woodland50%
0%50%100%
It is more wooded than 83% of Canadian towns. Few places match it for paths: more than 69% of Canadian towns have fewer.
Source: OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Mapping varies by place: a dense figure can mean keen local mappers as much as many paths.
Walking routes
Langford is on the The Great Trail - Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail
Named walking and hiking routes on OpenStreetMap with at least 300 m within 2 km of the town, longest first; national routes lead.
NationalRegionalLocal
Trans-Canada Trail - Galloping Goose Regional Trail17.4 km
The Great Trail - Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail13.1 km
The Great Trail - City of Langford4.8 km
Vancouver Island Trail742.1 km
Sooke Flowline38.8 km
E&N Rail Trail - Humpback Connector13.9 km
Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail13.2 km
The The Great Trail - Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail (13 km) keeps within 2 km of town for 11.0 km. The Vancouver Island Trail is the big one locally: 742.1 km.
Source: OpenStreetMap (route relations hiking, foot and walking), © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Trans Canada Trail sections as OSM maps them.
When to get out
Langford is best on foot in May to September
Environment and Climate Change Canada’s 1991–2020 normals from Victoria Gonzales (City) (14 km), and daylight at the town’s latitude. Good months: 12½+ hours of daylight, highs of 15–30 °C, little rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 8.7 | 10.1 | 11.7 | 13.6 | 15.2 | 16.1 | 15.7 | 14.3 | 12.5 | 10.7 | 9.1 | 8.3 |
| High (°C) | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Rain & snow (mm) | 111 | 61 | 62 | 36 | 28 | 19 | 13 | 16 | 28 | 85 | 129 | 87 |
Summer highs reach 21 °C in August; in December they stay near 8 °C. Rain and snow peak in November (129 mm) and ease in July (13 mm). Some 39 cm of snow falls each winter. The climate in Langford →
Beaches
Langford has 19 beaches close by
Beaches on OpenStreetMap within 5 km of the town’s edge, nearest first, with directions.
Glen Lake South Beachin town
DirectionsWitty's Beach2.0 km from town
DirectionsBilston Barpebbles · 2.1 km from town
Directions16 more are mapped without a name. The coast is close: 82 km of shoreline within 5 km. No national or provincial register of beach water quality is published as open data, so check the local health unit before swimming.
Source: OpenStreetMap (natural=beach), © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Things to do
Langford has 46 viewpoints and 8 waterfalls nearby
Viewpoints, peaks, waterfalls, picnic sites, nature reserves, playgrounds, dog parks, campsites and boat launches mapped within 2 km of the town.
46Viewpoints26Hills and peaks8Waterfalls2Nature reserves2Picnic sites96Playgrounds3Dog parks3Campsites1Slipways
96 playgrounds top the list. Mount McDonald, 439 m, is the high point nearby.
Every named place, with directions
Viewpoints 46
Naughty Hillin town
DirectionsProspector Trail Viewpointin town
DirectionsViewtop Summitin town
DirectionsWaugh Creek Falls Viewpoint0.0 km from town
DirectionsHolmes Peak1.6 km from town
DirectionsPlus 41 viewpoints without a name on the map.
Hills and peaks 26
Centre Mountain179 m · in town
DirectionsFlatty Hill265 m · in town
DirectionsMill Hill203 m · in town
DirectionsMiniskirt311 m · in town
DirectionsMount Finlayson416 m · in town
DirectionsMount Wells352 m · in town
DirectionsSkirt Mountain342 m · in town
DirectionsTriangular Hill220 m · 0.2 km from town
DirectionsPlus 18 hills and peaks without a name on the map.
Waterfalls 8
Goldstream Fallsin town
DirectionsHidden spring fallsin town
DirectionsNiagara Fallsin town
DirectionsSitting Lady Falls1.6 km from town
DirectionsPlus 4 waterfalls without a name on the map.
Nature reserves 2
TLC's Millstream Creek Watershed Property1.1 km from town
DirectionsW̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary1.4 km from town
DirectionsPicnic sites 2
Plus 2 picnic sites without a name on the map.
Playgrounds 96
Westshore Family Fun Parkin town
DirectionsParkwood Playground0.3 km from town
DirectionsRotary Playground0.5 km from town
DirectionsPlus 93 playgrounds without a name on the map.
Dog parks 3
The Langford Station Off-Leash Areain town
DirectionsPlus 2 dog parks without a name on the map.
Campsites 3
Goldstream Campgroundin town
DirectionsGoldstream Group Campsite - Goldminer (Lower) Sitein town
DirectionsGoldstream Group Campsite - Prospector (Upper) Sitein town
DirectionsSlipways 1
Langford Lake Boat Launchin town
DirectionsSource: OpenStreetMap (tourism, natural, waterway and leisure tags), © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Next door
Next to Langford
The nearest places, coloured by the share of the land within 10 km that is protected; tap one for its outdoors page.
ColwoodView RoyalNew Songhees 1AEsquimaltMetchosinHighlandsLangford
Under 1%1–5%5–15%15–40%40%+
| Town | Protected within 10 km | Areas | Routes | Beaches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langford | 27% | 41 | 7 | 19 |
| Colwood 3.2 km | 19% | 36 | 4 | 21 |
| View Royal 5.3 km | 21% | 35 | 3 | 20 |
| New Songhees 1A 6.7 km | 14% | 29 | 3 | 16 |
| Esquimalt 8.0 km | 12% | 31 | 4 | 19 |
| Metchosin 8.7 km | 18% | 31 | 2 | 22 |
| Highlands 9.8 km | 24% | 40 | 0 | 18 |
For protected land, no neighbour of Langford doubles its share.
How to read these numbers
What this data can and can’t tell you
- National and provincial parks. The nearest national park and the nearest provincial park are always shown when they are within 100 km.
- Beaches. A beach counts when its centre point lies within 5 km of the town’s outline. Names come from the map.
- Private land. Areas held by land trusts or private owners stay unnamed here, though they count in the shares.
- Walking routes. A route counts when 300 m or more of it lies within 2 km of the town. Coverage of trails on OpenStreetMap varies by region.
- Protected land. Measured on CPCAD’s outlines: the part of a 10 km band around the town that lies in a protected or conserved area, water included.
Questions about the outdoors in Langford
How far is the nearest provincial park from Langford?
Goldstream Park begins at the town’s edge.
When is the best time for walking in Langford?
May to September, on the 1991–2020 normals and the daylight: long days, highs of 15 °C or more, light rain for the place.
Is Langford near a national park?
The nearest is Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, 18 km away.
Where can you walk near Langford?
The The Great Trail - Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail, Trans-Canada Trail - Galloping Goose Regional Trail and The Great Trail - City of Langford, among the routes mapped within 2 km.
Is there a beach near Langford?
Try Glen Lake South Beach, in town, first of several.
What is the biggest park or reserve near Langford?
It is Greater Victoria Water Supply Area, a protected area covering 20,620 ha.
Are there protected areas near Langford?
Protected areas cover 27% of the land within 10 km.
Sources
Sources for this page on Langford
Protected areas: Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database (CPCAD) 2.9.0, Environment and Climate Change Canada, 2026: every area within 10 km and the nearest national and provincial parks, measured outline to outline.
Walking routes and beaches: OpenStreetMap, November 2026: named hiking, foot and walking route relations within 2 km and beaches within 5 km.
Towns: Statistics Canada 2021 Census boundaries and populations; the comparison is the Canadian towns and neighbourhoods of 2,500+, not city hubs or reserves.
When to go: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1991–2020, from the nearest station that publishes them.
Green space, paths, woods, things to do: OpenStreetMap (Geofabrik’s Canada extract), November 2026: parks, gardens, playing fields, woods, footpaths, the coastline and things to do in and around each town.
Residents: Statistics Canada 2021 Census dissemination areas (population, boundaries), each at a point inside it.
Walking routes and beaches © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence (ODbL).
Not on this page: trailheads and trail grades, and beach water quality. No open Canadian dataset gives these for every town yet.
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).