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The City of Colwood
Incorporated in 1985, the City of Colwood has a population of over 14,000.
The city is divided into residential pockets such as Triangle Mountain, Colwood
Creek, Colwood Lake Estates, Wishart and Lagoon areas. There are business
centres at Colwood Corners and Hatley Park.
The area offers a variety of recreational pursuits. The Juan de Fuca
Recreation Centre is considered to be one of the most complete sport complexes
in the province. For the golf enthusiast, there highly rated courses, the Royal
Colwood golf course and the Olympic View golf course and the nine hole Juan de
Fuca course. The area offers a nature reserve as well as a beach for sun
tanning, swimming, wind surfing, sailing or just walking. Views of downtown and
views of the American coast over the Strait of Juan de Fuca are also enjoyed. In
addition, there are a number of smaller parks.
Garbage collection is done on a private basis and the area is policed by the
Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The Fire Department is a mix of regular and
volunteer members. The area is well served by public transit. There are no
hospital facilities in the municipality. There is a private medical clinic
available in Colwood Corners for emergency assistance, but most medical problems
are taken care of at the Victoria General Hospital located on Helmcken Road
which is very close by.
Click here for more information on the City
of Colwood.
The City of Langford
Incorporated in 1992, the District of Langford is divided into distinct areas
such as Glen Lake, Happy Valley, Florence Lake, Langford proper, Thetis Heights
and the Goldstream Area. The population of Langford is projected to be over
18,000 by the year 2001. There is a business and commercial area running from
the Goldstream/Millstream intersection to Jacklin Road and extending to Can West
Mall on Kelly Road.
The area has a large number of lakes and parks, offering a variety of
recreational pursuits. The larger lakes include Thetis Lake, Langford Lake, Glen
Lake and Florence Lake. The most popular park is Goldstream Park which also has
a provincial campground.
The Langford area is large, extending from West Saanich to View Royal, along
Colwood, Metchosin, Sooke and northwards including portions of the Malahat
Highway.
Most of the community is served by a municipal water system, however there
are large parts that are serviced by private wells. Septic tanks and septic
fields are the norm though some areas are served by private sewage systems.
Garbage pickup is done on a private basis. There is bus service throughout the
area. Langford is policed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
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District
of Langford.
The District of Metchosin
Incorporated in 1984 as a result of a perceived need to preserve the rural
lifestyle, the District of Metchosin has a population of over 4,500. Metchosin
is mainly a rural community with large parcels of land. It includes areas such
as Albert Head, William Head, Rocky Point, Happy Valley and the Kangaroo Road
areas.
Horseback riding, nature trails and parks are common in the district.
Matheson Lake is popular for swimming and hiking. Witty's Lagoon is an
oceanfront area for a variety of sports and for relaxation. There are two golf
courses, the Metchosin Golf and Country Club and Green Acres, and plans for
another. Pedder Bay is well known for its fishing and Metchosin is the setting
for Pearson College. As the area is mainly rural, there are a variety of farm
related organizations and horse and riding clubs.
Parts of the community are served by a community water system, however there
are large parts that are serviced by private wells. Septic tanks and septic
fields are the norm. There are also some private sewage systems. Garbage
collection is done on a private basis. There is limited bus service throughout
the area, both for public transport and for schools. Metchosin falls under the
jurisdiction of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and has a volunteer Fire
Department.
The City of Victoria
 The City of Victoria, located on the Southern tip of Vancouver Island, is Western
Canada's oldest city and the capital of British Columbia. As such, it is home to
the provincial legislature. It is a community of choice for many, due to its
temperate climate, natural beauty, and superior economic opportunities. The City
of Victoria has a population of approximately 74,000. Readers of Conde Nast
Traveler magazine rate Victoria #1 for environment and ambience and the best
overall City in Canada. Macleans magazine recently rated Victoria as the
number one city in Canada in which to locate a family business.
Victoria West occupies a peninsula bounded by the scenic Gorge
/ Selkirk waterway, the harbour and the eastern border of Esquimalt. Its 155
hectares (380 acres) represents eight per cent of Victoria's land base. With the
development of Westside Village and the continuing development of the Songhees
lands, Vic West offers its residents quality retail, traditional residential and
multi-family housing options as well as scenic waterfront walkways.
Governments at all levels provide a major employment base in
the City with 18 of the largest employers coming from the public sector.
More information on Victoria can be obtained through the City
of Victoria Economic Development Office by telephone at +1 (250) 361-0355 or
click here for the City
of Victoria.
Photo courtesy of Jeff Barber.
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