Vancouver Island

Langford

Where it all happens

A city surrounded by nature, Langford combines epic mountain biking experiences with first-class recreation and unforgettable adventure. Outdoor recreation opportunities are plentiful, with a provincial park, three lakes, a variety of hiking trails, golf courses, and an intricate biking and cycling network all located within the city boundaries. While you’re here, catch a game at Langford’s Starlight Stadium, the home of Rugby Canada, Pacific Football Club, and the Westshore Rebels Junior Football team. With an award-winning culinary scene, nationally recognized sporting amenities, local shopping, and more, Langford has everything for an exciting mountain biking experience and more.

Number of Trails:

Highest Elevation:

349 m

Trails:

easy: 1
intermediate: 1
difficult: 10
extra difficult: 2

Riders rolling through paved pump track in Lanford on Vancouver Island

The Jordie Lunn Bike Park and Club House in the Westhills area of Langford is a one-of-a-kind recreational cycling space that caters to cyclists of all ages and abilities. The park features a world-class Velosolutions Intermediate Pump Track, beginner Pump Track and Snake Run (gravity run), a cutting-edge pro jump line, skills area, 3km of cyclocross and beginner mountain bike trails, and ample parking.

The Langford Gravity Zone and Nature Trails addition introduces a one-of-a-kind hiking and biking trail system like nothing else on Vancouver Island. The Gravity Zone features a variety of trails from intermediate to advanced. Riders and hikers will enjoy viewpoint lookouts and winding trails situated under massive tree canopies. Each trail was named by the trail-building team who have worked tirelessly to create something special and unique for both residents and visitors to Langford.

Over in North Langford, the SouthPoint Bike Park is now open. While smaller than the Jordie Lunn Bike Park, South Point is designed for youth and beginner mountain bikers.

Getting Here & Trail Access

Langford is conveniently located a 15-minute drive from Victoria’s famous inner harbour on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. It is part of Greater Victoria and the Capital Regional District.

Langford on Trailforks.com

Trans-Canada Highway 1 runs from downtown Victoria to Nanaimo and travels through the urban south Island region and the gorgeous Cowichan Valley. Highway 1 travels through the middle of the City of Langford with the city centre south of the Highway and Millstream Village to the north.

Patricia Bay Highway (BC Highway 17) travels south from Swartz Bay Terminal to downtown Victoria through Sidney and Saanich. “Pat Bay” Highway connects to Highway 1 via Exit 7 which travels straight into the City of Langford.

Veterans' Memorial Parkway (BC Highway 14) is perpendicular to Highway 1 and runs through Langford to Sooke and on through to Port Renfrew on the West Coast.

Sooke - 26 km (16 mi), 35 minutes
Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal - 37 km (23 mi), 35 minutes
Duncan - 49 km (30 mi), 40 minutes
Nanaimo - 99 km (62 mi), 1 hour 20 minutes

Victoria International Airport is 32 kilometres (19 miles) north of Langford, but highways make travel to the city quick and easy.

From Victoria International Airport, exit south onto Patricia Bay Highway, travel until Exit 7 Nanaimo/Sooke, and veer right onto McKenzie Avenue. From McKenzie Avenue, turn right onto Trans-Canada Highway 1 until Exit 14 Langford/Sooke/Highlands. Remember to stay on the left fork which will loop around onto Millstream Avenue/Veterans' Memorial Parkway. Travel south until Goldstream Avenue then turn right into downtown Langford.

Trails in Langford can be accessed from the following areas:

Jordie Lunn Bike Park

Langford Gravity Zone

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