Guidebook for North Saanich
Sightseeing
World famous for beautiful gardens in the spring and summer. Fireworks every Saturday night in the summer. The garden is decorated with Christmas lights during the Christmas holidays.
388 locals recommend
The Butchart Gardens
800 Benvenuto AveWorld famous for beautiful gardens in the spring and summer. Fireworks every Saturday night in the summer. The garden is decorated with Christmas lights during the Christmas holidays.
A spectacular oasis of tropical flora and fauna. See all life stages of the butterfly, enjoy flamingos, turtles, frogs.
137 locals recommend
Victoria Butterfly Gardens
1461 Benvenuto AveA spectacular oasis of tropical flora and fauna. See all life stages of the butterfly, enjoy flamingos, turtles, frogs.
Go and see what lies beneath the Salish Sea. A tranquil jelly fish tank will surely get your attention.
75 locals recommend
Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
9811 Seaport PlGo and see what lies beneath the Salish Sea. A tranquil jelly fish tank will surely get your attention.
Saanich Fairgrounds
1528 Stellys Cross RdA fantastic fall fair and midway in September.
Essentials
The closest location to stock up on groceries. Fresh fish and meat counter, local produce.
10 locals recommend
Thrifty Foods
7860 Wallace DrThe closest location to stock up on groceries. Fresh fish and meat counter, local produce.
Great place to grab ready made sandwiches, sushi and salads for on the go.
25 locals recommend
Save-On-Foods
2345 Beacon AveGreat place to grab ready made sandwiches, sushi and salads for on the go.
Supplies a variety of locally produced products and unique imports
17 locals recommend
Deep Cove Market
10940 W Saanich RdSupplies a variety of locally produced products and unique imports
As well as standard North American products, a great selection of Asian foods and imports of all the best from around the world.
11 locals recommend
Fairway Market - Sidney by the Sea
2531 Beacon AveAs well as standard North American products, a great selection of Asian foods and imports of all the best from around the world.
Fantastic local produce and stunning local products. Grab a coffee, fresh baked goods and stroll the stalls. Not busy, loads of parking, no entry fee.
Peninsula Country Market, June 1 - Oct 12 (Farmers Market)
Fantastic local produce and stunning local products. Grab a coffee, fresh baked goods and stroll the stalls. Not busy, loads of parking, no entry fee.
Entertainment & Activities
Ardmore Golf Course
930 Ardmore DrI love hearing the tree frogs.
A great facility that includes 2 pools and a water slide, sauna, hot tub, updated gym, indoor tennis courts, 2 arena and many drop in exercise classes.
23 locals recommend
Panorama Recreation
1885 Forest Park DrA great facility that includes 2 pools and a water slide, sauna, hot tub, updated gym, indoor tennis courts, 2 arena and many drop in exercise classes.
New renovated, this quaint small town cinema offers all the great blockbusters.
21 locals recommend
Star Cinema
9840 Fifth StNew renovated, this quaint small town cinema offers all the great blockbusters.
A very popular market Thursday evenings 5:30-8:30pm, June 15 - September 14. Parking is limited so its best to take the bus from our place.
Sidney Street Market
A very popular market Thursday evenings 5:30-8:30pm, June 15 - September 14. Parking is limited so its best to take the bus from our place.
Restaurants
Our location is surrounded by huge variety of restaurants.
Located on the waterfront in Brentwood Bay. Go for a walk along the waterfront path after enjoying the Cajun/ Creole menu.
25 locals recommend
Blue's Bayou Cafe
899 Marchant RdLocated on the waterfront in Brentwood Bay. Go for a walk along the waterfront path after enjoying the Cajun/ Creole menu.
Prairie Inn Pub
7806 E Saanich RdBest fish and chips around.
In a world flooded with coffee shops, this tiny place has great treats and a nice atmosphere.
Alexander's Coffee Bar
2385 Beacon Ave WIn a world flooded with coffee shops, this tiny place has great treats and a nice atmosphere.
Fish O Chips
10153 Resthaven DrRoyal Aroma
Our favourite Indian Food.
Thai Corner
2359 Beacon AveServing all you can eat buffet lunch from 11:30am - 2:00pm daily.
Shopping
Tanners Books
2436 Beacon AveSuper collection of books for adults and kids.
A great selection of honey products and an animal farm too!
Country Bee Honey Farm (previously Urban Bee Honey Farm)
6440 W Saanich RdA great selection of honey products and an animal farm too!
Getting Around
Victoria International Airport
1640 Electra BlvdOur Little International Airport
Swartz Bay Terminal station
11300 Patricia Bay HwyFerries to Vancouver and the Gulf Islands
Just steps from our place, BC transit gets you where you need to go for just $2.50 a ride or On and Off Daypass for just $5.00. Cash only. No change.
22 locals recommend
BC Transit
520 Gorge Rd EJust steps from our place, BC transit gets you where you need to go for just $2.50 a ride or On and Off Daypass for just $5.00. Cash only. No change.
A Little Further Away
About 2.5 hours away if planning a trip “up island”. Great ice cream, substantial eclectic mix of housewares and toys and unique imported food products.
151 locals recommend
Old Country Market - Goats on Roof
2326 Alberni HwyAbout 2.5 hours away if planning a trip “up island”. Great ice cream, substantial eclectic mix of housewares and toys and unique imported food products.