Saanich Peninsula


The Saanich Peninsula is is one of the oldest agricultural settlements in British Columbia and is divided into South, Central and North Saanich, with Victoria at the south end and the International Airport and BC Ferry terminal towards the northern tip.  


Saanich has a rich history of farming with over 60 per cent of the land base in the area in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). Lying in the rain shadow of both the Vancouver Island Ranges and the Olympic Mountains, the Saanich Peninsula is one of the driest spots on Vancouver Island.  


The convenience of travel options, proximity to the restaurants and entertainment in Victoria, and the warm and dry climate make the Saanich area a highly desirable place to live.



Why Saanich is Loved:

Outdoor Activities: Saanich has many parks, trails, and beaches including: Swan Lake/Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, Mount Doug Park, and Elk and Beaver Lake Regional Park. Bear Mountain golf course offers world renowned golfing and the Saanich Fair is a historic agricultural fair that takes place every Labour Day.

 

Butchart Gardens: A National Historic Site offering spectacular gardens that change with the seasons. These gardens draw visitors from all over the world.  


Location: Surrounded by ocean the Saanich Peninsula offers the country lifestyle while still being close to an International Airport, BC Ferries and Victoria. 

 

University of Victoria: Established in 1903 and located on over 400 acres of beautiful grounds and gardens in Saanich, UVIC is one of Canada’s top universities.


Community Vibe: This area has the charm of country life combined with the convenience of urban neighbourhoods and residents consistently report an exceptional quality of life

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Parks & Recreation Near South Nanaimo 

Butchart Gardens
Worth a second mention, this world-renowned attraction has beautifully landscaped garden features and themed areas like the Sunken Garden, Rose Garden, and Japanese Garden. 


Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
This large park offers extensive trails for horseback riding, hiking and cycling. The lake is popular for swimming, fishing, and non-motorized boating.

 

Sidney Spit Marine Park
Accessible by boat or the small ferry from Sidney, this park is a secluded haven with sandy beaches, tidal flats, and salt marshes. 

 

Gowlland Tod Provincial Park

This park is protects over 3000 acres of critical biodiversity and has over 25 kilometres of  rugged hiking trails with spectacular views of the Saanich Inlet. 

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Schools Near Saanich

South Saanich

 

Lochside Elementary

1145 Royal Oak Dr, Victoria, BC

Public school offering kindergarten to grade 5.

https://lochside.saanichschools.ca/

 

Prospect Lake Elementary

321 Prospect Lake Rd, Victoria, BC

Public school offering kindergarten to grade 5.

https://prospectlake.saanichschools.ca/

 

Cordova Bay Elementary

5238 Cordova Bay Rd, Victoria, BC

Public school offering kindergarten to grade 5.

https://cordovabay.saanichschools.ca/

 

Royal Oak Middle School            

751 Travino Lane, Victoria, BC

Public school offering grade 6 to grade 8.

https://royaloak.saanichschools.ca/

 

Claremont Secondary    

4980 Wesley Rd, Victoria, BC

Public school offering grade 9 to grade 12.

https://claremont.saanichschools.ca/

 

Central Saanich

 

Brentwood Elementary 

7085 Wallace Drive, Brentwood Bay, BC

Public school offering kindergarten to grade 5.

https://brentwood.saanichschools.ca/

 

Bayside Middle School

1101 Newton Pl, Brentwood Bay, BC

Public school offering grade 6 to grade 8.

https://bayside.saanichschools.ca/

 

Stelly's Secondary                        

1627 Stellys Cross Rd, Saanichton, BC

Public school offering grade 9 to grade 12.

https://stellys.saanichschools.ca/

 

North Saanich

 

Deep Cove Elementary

10975 West Saanich Rd, North Saanich, BC

Public school offering kindergarten to grade 5.

https://deepcove.saanichschools.ca/

 

Sidney Elementary

2281 Henry Ave, Sidney, BC

Public school offering kindergarten to grade 5.

https://sidney.saanichschools.ca/

 

North Saanich Middle School     

10400 Mcdonald Park Rd, North Saanich, BC

Public school offering grade 6 to grade 8.

https://northsaanich.saanichschools.ca/

 

Parkland Secondary       

10640 Mcdonald Park Rd, North Saanich, BC

Public school offering grade 9 to grade 12.

https://parkland.saanichschools.ca/

Saanich Claremont