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.
Mr. Tubbs Ice Cream Parlor is a great bakery near 3180 Albina ST. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate the local cafe's like Starbucks. Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Pick up groceries at M&M Food Market. Locals of Tillicum love dining at A&W Canada and The Olive Branch. You can find pharmacies Save-On-Foods Pharmacy and Save-On-Foods within walking distance. Tillicum Centre is a shopping center in Tillicum that has something for everyone. Anytime Fitness is a super popular fitness center with locals. Take your pets to Mr. Pet's. Entertainment in Tillicum is easy to come by with SilverCity Victoria Cinemas near 3180 Albina ST. If you enjoy reading you will be happy Greater Victoria Public Library - Saanich Centennial Branch is in Tillicum. The local school in Tillicum is Tillicum.
