The district of Saanich is located on Vancouver Island in British Colombia, within the Greater Victoria area. The district acts as a bedroom community north of Victoria. The municipality contains a wide variety of rural and urban landscapes and neighbourhoods stretching north to the Saanich Peninsula.
In 2016, the population was 114,148. This makes it the most populous municipality in the Capital Regional District and Vancouver Island. With an area of 103.44 square kilometres, it is the largest municipality in Greater Victoria.
Saanich has more than 170 parks that cover over 8km of land. They also have more than 100km of trails for all types of hikes.
Visit the Gowlland Tod Provincal Park, Saanich Peninsula, Fort Street, Lochside Regional Trail and many more sites.
Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Fairway Market. Locals recommend eating at Villages Pizza - they have great food! There is a surprising amount of green space with Saanich Gorge Park nearby 150 Gorge RD W. The closest pharmacy to 150 Gorge RD W is Shoppers Drug Mart. Island Athletics is a super popular fitness center with locals.