North Saanich Real Estate
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North Saanich is a picturesque rural-residential area on B.C.’s Vancouver Island, surrounded by scenic coastline, offering residents unbeatable water and mountain views. Known for its rich agricultural industry, North Saanich features expansive farms and charming roadside produce and flower stands. With an impressive network of parks and trails, the area is ideal for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders, as well as those looking for a tranquil home away from the chaos of big-city living.
The North Saanich district is surrounded on three sides by 40 km of magnificent ocean shoreline, offering residents in any of its six communities access to magnificent water views. As home to the Victoria International Airport and the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal, residents of North Saanich can enjoy a peaceful rural lifestyle with easy access to travel.
The area is home to some of Vancouver Island’s most stunning green spaces, including the R.O. Bull Memorial Park, which houses one of the last remaining old-growth forests on the Saanich Peninsula, featuring majestic Douglas Fir, Western Red Cedar trees, Arbutus, and Western Yew. The Lillian Hoffar Park, on North Saanich’s east shore, offers grassy meadows and a sprawling beach on the Tsehum Harbour.
North Saanich also boasts Vancouver Island’s largest concentration of marinas. The North Saanich Yacht Club and Marina is known as a prime destination for sailing and boating, offering lessons and hosting racing and other events. The renowned Canoe Cove Marina is one of B.C.’s oldest and largest marinas, with a history of over 100 years. Visitors to the Marina can enjoy kayak and canoe rentals, boat charters, and two great restaurants. North Saanich’s abundance of opportunities for boating, sailing, and other water recreation is known to draw boating enthusiasts from all over North America’s West Coast.
North Saanich’s rich history has been preserved with the number of still-standing heritage homes and buildings, such as the Mary Spencer house, built in 1913, and the Horth Residence, built in 1912 for one of the area’s pioneering families. The spectacular gothic-style Holy Trinity Church, operational since 1885, features some of the period’s most impressive architecture.
North Saanich is considered one of Canada’s finest rural residential areas, offering peaceful farmlands surrounded by magnificent shorelines. With some of the Saanich Peninsula’s safest and most scenic neighbourhoods, North Saanich is ideal for those looking for a quiet vacation home or a quaint community to raise a family. Contact one of our specialized real estate agents to find out more about real estate opportunities and market conditions in North Saanich.
