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.
COBS Bread Bakery is a great bakery near 4490 Chatterton WAY. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate local cafe's like McDonald's and Francelli's Coffee House. There is cuisine from all over the world available at M&M Food Market. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants Fresh Tandoori Flavour Indian Bistro Royal Oak and Rawthentic Eatery. There is a surprising amount of green space with Rithet's Bog Park nearby 4490 Chatterton WAY. You can find pharmacies Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmasave Broadmead within walking distance. Royal Oak Shopping Centre is a shopping center in Broadmead that has something for everyone. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Broadmead Gallery & Framing. iHealthcare Victoria & iHealthgroup are the local gyms. Take your pets to Chambers Angie Dr.
