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 1680 Poplar AVE. A fresh cup of java or tea is never hard to find with The Urban Cup Cafe, MY Cup of Tea, and McDonald's in the hood. There is cuisine from all over the world available at M&M Food Market and Shelbourne Plaza - Fairway Market. Foodies won't be disappointed by the presence of excellent local restaurants Oregano's Pizza Shelbourne and Little Thai Place. There is a surprising amount of green space with Rendle Green, Gore Peace Memorial Park, and Rowan Park nearby 1680 Poplar AVE. Heart Pharmacy IDA - Shelbourne is the pharmacy in Mount Tolmie near 1680 Poplar AVE. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Seacoast Screen Printing. Valid Fitness Group & Fit in Motion are the local gyms. Pet owners will enjoy there is Wild Birds Unlimited in Mount Tolmie. The local school in Mount Tolmie is St Michaels.
