Guidebook for Saanichton
Sightseeing
interesting experience for families, and a great, warm place to spend a rainy day
137 locals recommend
Victoria Butterfly Gardens
1461 Benvenuto Aveinteresting experience for families, and a great, warm place to spend a rainy day
This world class garden will knock your socks off. Dianna used to work there and can give you background on the place and what it's like. The entrance fee is high, but you will not be disappointed.
388 locals recommend
The Butchart Gardens
800 Benvenuto AveThis world class garden will knock your socks off. Dianna used to work there and can give you background on the place and what it's like. The entrance fee is high, but you will not be disappointed.
Food Scene
it's our favourite, friendly neighbourhood coffee shop. They roast their own beans and make amazing goodies and lunches!
FRESH CUP ROASTERY CAFE
1931 Mt. Newton Xit's our favourite, friendly neighbourhood coffee shop. They roast their own beans and make amazing goodies and lunches!
Essentials
Thrifty Foods
7860 Wallace Drhigh-end grocery store within a short bikeride or 3 minute drive.
Within walking distance of the farm. It has a gas bar, a little strip mall with a pizza place, mexican deli, bicycle shop, Subway, liquor store and a large grocery store.
Co-op Gas Bar
2132 Keating Cross RdWithin walking distance of the farm. It has a gas bar, a little strip mall with a pizza place, mexican deli, bicycle shop, Subway, liquor store and a large grocery store.
Mostly locally sourced produce (especially in the summer), grown without sprays, friendly staff - fun experience for kids to feed their goats and ducks (though you can do that here too!)
10 locals recommend
Dan's Farm & Country Market
2030 Bear Hill RdMostly locally sourced produce (especially in the summer), grown without sprays, friendly staff - fun experience for kids to feed their goats and ducks (though you can do that here too!)
Everything Else
our favourite nearby beach, lots of sand at low tide, nice walking paths at high.
52 locals recommend
Island View Beach Regional Park
3215 Island View Rdour favourite nearby beach, lots of sand at low tide, nice walking paths at high.