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.
The Cookie Guy is a great bakery near The 881. There are some great cafes near The 881 such as McDonald's and Qoola Frozen Yogurt Bar - Uptown. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at Whole Foods Market. Locals recommend eating at Erito Sushi and Boston Pizza in Quadra - they have great food! Do you love to be outside? There is a great park in Quadra,Love lock Heart. Shoppers Drug Mart and Walmart Pharmacy are conveniently located pharmacies in Quadra. From clothes to electronics and everything in between, Uptown, is the perfect place to pick up the items on your list. Steve Nash Fitness World, Arthur Murray Dance Studio & BPM Fitness Centre are super popular fitness center with locals. Pet owners will enjoy there is Bone & Biscuit in Quadra. If you enjoy reading you will be happy Greater Victoria Public Library - Emily Carr Branch is in Quadra. The local school in Quadra is Cloverdale.