Saanich

The most lovely areas in Saanich City are the scenic drives that show ocean coastline, hanging tree bridges and winding corners. Individuals who are interested in sailboats and fishing could go to the community of the BC Ferry to Mill Bay. Guests can also go to the edge of the bay in order to see some restaurants and enjoy the ocean view at the same time. The Saanich Peninsula has numerous oceans, mountains, marinas, parks, trails, farms, beaches and mountains, whereas the Saanich BC area in Butchart Gardens and Butterfly World are also a hit to tourists, residents, and visitors alike.

The neighboring areas of Saanich City are blessed with nature's scenic wonders. There are numerous parks which are available to everyone, like Bear Hill Park, Albert Head Lagoon, Devonian Park, Coles Bay, East Sooke Regional Park, Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park, Francis King Regional Park, Galloping Goose Trail, Horth Hill, Gonzales Hill, Mill Hill, Island View Beach, Mount Park, Mount Norman, Reeson, Mount Work, Witty's Lagoon and Roche Cove.

The economy of Saanich City is heavily dependent on agriculture and other resource-based industries. The next largest sectors of the area's economy are in manufacturing and construction, wholesale and retail trade, real estate and finance, health and education, and business services. The major occupation of the residents is management occupations followed by business, finance and administration occupations; natural and applied sciences and related occupations; health occupations; social science, education, religion and government service; culture, art, sport and recreation; service and sales occupations; trades, transport and equipment operators; manufacturing, processing and utilities occupations.

Within the District of Saanich, there is an anticipated 100 bus shelters. The city consults with B.C. Transit concerning new locations of bus stops and new routes. The Commuter Bicycle Network has been established to promote utilizing bikes on all its streets. This network has the job to identify the streets in need of change to allow cyclists to make use of the roads. Saanich City likewise has a Bicycle Advisory Committee, which is made up of the Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition, the Municipal employees from the Engineering Department, Planning, and Public Works.