Moving to the Saanich Peninsula: What to Sort Out First
A newcomer's guide to settling on the Saanich Peninsula, from choosing a town and setting up utilities to the moving-day jobs worth handling early.
Blog
Notes on the peninsula, from seasonal shifts to trail conditions to where to eat on a Tuesday.
Spring Wildflowers at John Dean Provincial Park
A guide to the spring wildflower season at John Dean Provincial Park on Mount Newton, including camas, shooting star, and fawn lily.
New and Noteworthy Restaurants in Sidney
A look at restaurants in Sidney, BC that have opened or changed hands recently, plus long-standing spots that continue to deliver.
Winter Birding on the Saanich Peninsula
Where to find trumpeter swans, raptors, shorebirds, and wintering waterfowl on the Saanich Peninsula from October through March.
Walking from Brentwood Bay to Butchart Gardens
A walking route from the village of Brentwood Bay to Butchart Gardens via Tod Inlet, covering about 5 kilometres through forest and along the Saanich Inlet.
Five Day Hikes on the Saanich Peninsula
Five short hikes on the Saanich Peninsula, from the summit of Mount Newton to the shoreline at Tod Inlet, all under three hours.
The Sidney Saturday Market: What to Expect in Summer
A guide to the Sidney Saturday Market on the Saanich Peninsula, running May through September in Tulista Park along the waterfront.