Saanich Real Estate
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For the community-oriented who have a taste for spontaneity, Saanich real estate opportunities are calling. Located on South Island, Saanich, British Columbia is charming and serene, and boasts a plethora of local activities to support a healthy lifestyle.
Saanich is accessible via a scenic ferry ride from Vancouver, or by highway from further north on Vancouver Island. Victoria International Airport welcomes flights from farther reaching destinations, while short-haul floatplanes, operated by Harbour and Kenmore Air, connect the Victoria Harbour to Vancouver.
Once primarily a farming region, the Saanich Peninsula is stunning, with pastures and rolling hills paired with water on all sides. Located northeast of Victoria, the community combines the best of rural and urban, with recreation centres, amenities, numerous beaches, 169 parks, and more than 100 km of walking trails.
Known as Vancouver Island’s "Provence," Saanich is home to several quaint towns, including Brentwood Bay, Saanichton, and Sidney. Those with an eye for beauty will appreciate Saanich’s many botanical attractions, including National Historic Site The Butchart Gardens, as well as The Gardens at HCP, Victoria Butterfly Gardens, and Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary. Meanwhile, the city’s back roads boast wineries, a traditional cidery, and an artisanal gin distillery.
The small seaside town of Sidney offers a special glimpse under the water via its local aquarium, Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea. Sidney’s Booktown, meanwhile, boasts more than a dozen shops – perfect for bookworms. The Thursday Sidney Summer Market is a major draw for eats and artisanal goods, while Swartz Bay Terminal, just a short drive north of town, offers access to the Lower Mainland and Gulf Islands.
The “farm and food shopping basket” of the South Island runs from the Swartz Bay ferry terminal to Victoria. Highway 17 connects you from one end to the other in just 30 minutes, while the back roads offer views of home studios, vineyards, valleys, and rolling farmland. In fact, Mt. Newton Cross Road – which runs across the peninsula – is considered one of most scenic drives in all of Canada.
Saanich is beloved for its diversity. From tranquil treescapes and lush natural landscapes to a vibrant downtown centre, the city’s thriving economy is balanced by a grounded connection to nature. Businesses attracted to the area include shopping, tech, and agricultural endeavours. A community-wide support of art, festivals, school safety, health care, and green space – Saanich has more parkland per capita than any city in BC – lends itself to growing neighbourhoods and a sense of togetherness. Waiting for your leisurely enjoyment are a number of lakes, golf courses, and an impressive cycling network, never mind the wide range of restaurants and entertainment venues.
With gorgeous homes, ranging from rural freeholds to city-centre condos and everything in between, that boast competitive list prices, Saanich real estate offers an inviting and unique gateway to soon call British Columbia home.
