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.
Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like Starbucks. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Whole Foods Market. Locals of Tillicum love dining at Yoshi Sushi, Big Wheel Burger and Island Wok. There is a surprising amount of green space with Mount View Park nearby 3815 Rowland AVE. From clothes to electronics and everything in between, Gateway Village, is the perfect place to pick up the items on your list. Greek Community Centre 4648 Elk Lake Drive, CrossFit Vic City & Strength & Health are super popular fitness center with locals. Pet owners will enjoy there is Pacific Cat Clinic in Tillicum.
