Saanich Population (East and West): 117,735 (as of 2021, according to 2021 Census)
Condominium Benchmark Price: $572,200 (as of Dec 2023, according to MLS® Home Price Index)
Townhouse Benchmark Price: $901,400 (as of Dec 2023, according to MLS® Home Price Index)
Single Family Home Benchmark Price: $1,283,000 (as of Dec 2023, according to MLS® Home Price Index)
Accessibility: Saanich East has a Walk Score of 84 and a Public Transit Score of 72 (Many nearby public transportation options) with several, easily accessible bus shelters and routes that travel between East Saanich neighbourhoods to downtown, Camosun College – Interurban campus, and out to Sidney, the airport, and ferry terminal.
Proximity: Within 15 – 20 minutes’ drive to Victoria’s downtown core via the Pat Bay Highway. | Within 10 – 20 minutes’ drive to Saanich Peninsula, Royal Jubilee and and Victoria General Hospitals. | Within 15 – 20 minutes’ drive to Victoria Airport and Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal. | Within 20 – 30 minutes’ drive to Seaplane and Clipper Ferry terminals.
Innumerable parks, beaches, trails and green spaces to explore and enjoy. Large coastline of beaches, trails, and calm waters for watersports such as kayaking, canoeing and stand up paddleboarding. Plenty of farmers markets and boutique retailers.
Short driving distance, and a relatively flat cycling route, to Sidney and Downtown Victoria. Positioned central to other areas of the Capital Region, with good thoroughfares and low traffic congestion, making it easy to access other areas including Sidney, Westshore, Oak Bay, and Downtown Victoria.
Convenient location for residents who need regular access to the ferries, airport, and downtown core, while being removed from the traffic and noise. Positioned central to other areas of the Capital Region, with good thoroughfares and low traffic congestion, making it easy to access other areas including Sidney, Westshore, Oak Bay, and Downtown Victoria.
Avid gardener? Get involved in one of Saanich’s community gardens. Many East Saanich properties feature yards and areas to putter in the garden, and several plant nurseries and garden stores to enjoy foraging through.
Saanich East has a Walkscore of 84, (very walkable and most errands can be accomplished on foot), but this ultimately depends on what area of East Saanich your new home is located. Homes located close to East Saanich’s retail districts certainly give residents easy access to most amenities they’ll want or need, including public transit routes to other parts of town. This is especially true for residents who enjoy comfortable living in Saanich East’s Broadmead, Swan Lake, and Camosun neighbourhoods. And you can bike to Sidney or Downtown Victoria via the Lochside and Galloping Goose Trails.
Most of the parks, beaches, and trails throughout Saanich welcome leashed-dogs, but there are no-official, dog off-leash areas. The Saanich Parks bylaws are in place to protect the delicate ecosystems and wildlife that share Saanich’s coastlines and parks–with many parks serving as nature sanctuaries. Therefore, while there are plenty of places to walk your favourite furbabies, please familiarize yourself with Saanich’s bylaws, which can be found here.
Saanich East has several parks, schools and amenities that make it idea for families. Each of the nineteen neighbourhoods that make up East Saanich have quiet suburban streets, cul de sacs, and outdoor areas for play, and some are known for having a high concentration of young families. Saanich East also has some of the most reputable public and private schools.
Many neighbourhoods such as Broadmead, offer short and safe walking distances to grocery stores, recreation, retail, and public transit, while other area have a high concentration of senior residents, making portions of East Saanich extremely senior-friendly.
