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Saanichton, BC

Saanichton, British Columbia is a village, in the municipality of Central Saanich, located between Victoria and the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal, west of the Pat Bay Highway, at the junction of Mount Newton Cross Road and East Saanich Road.

Type City

Why go

  • Village in British Columbia, Canada.
  • Served by Michell Airpark.

History

Saanichton, British Columbia is a village, in the municipality of Central Saanich, located between Victoria and the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal, west of the Pat Bay Highway, at the junction of Mount Newton Cross Road and East Saanich Road.

Airports

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) 5.9 km to the centre
1640 Electra Blvd, Sidney, BC V8L 5V4 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 5 airlines (WestJet, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Pacific Coastal Airline…) · direct flights to 8 destinations incl. Vancouver, Calgary, San Francisco, Toronto, Edmonton… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Vancouver (73 km) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 8 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Friday Harbor Airport (FRD) 30 km to the centre
Friday Harbor, WA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Kenmore Air) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Seattle (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Kenmore Air M5 (CNC) · 1 route: Seattle

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Orcas Island Airport (ESD) 39 km to the centre
Eastsound, WA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Kenmore Air) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Friday Harbor (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Roche Harbor Airport (RCE) 20 km to the centre
Roche Harbor, WA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Kenmore Air) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. DHB, FBS (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
  • Kenmore Air M5 (DHP) · 2 routes: DHB, FBS*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Lopez Island Airport (LPS) 37 km to the centre
Lopez, WA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Kenmore Air) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. WSX (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Kenmore Air M5 (DHP) · 1 route: WSX*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Stuart Island Airpark (SSW) 20 km to the centre
Friday Harbor, WA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Brentwood Bay
Ferry terminal · 4.4 km from the centre · BC Ferries
Outdoor
Sidney
Ferry terminal · 5.5 km from the centre
Outdoor
Sidney International Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 5.6 km from the centre · Washington State Ferries
Outdoor
Mill Bay
Ferry terminal · 7.9 km from the centre · BC Ferries
Outdoor
Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 10 km from the centre · BC Ferries
Outdoor
Victoria (Swartz Bay) Berth 5
Ferry terminal · 11 km from the centre · BC Ferries
Outdoor
Brentwood Bay ↔ Mill Bay
Ferry route · British Columbia Ferry Services
Outdoor
Mill Bay to Brentwood Bay
Ferry route · BC Ferries
Outdoor
Brentwood Bay to Mill Bay
Ferry route · BC Ferries
Outdoor
Sidney Spit Ferry
Ferry route · Alpine Group
Outdoor
Victoria (Swartz Bay) Berth 1 (Foot Access)
Ferry route
Outdoor
Victoria (Swartz Bay) Berth 2 (Foot Access)
Ferry route
Outdoor
Berth 2 Approach
Ferry route
Outdoor
Berth 1 Approach
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Michell Airpark. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Brentwood Bay, 4.4 km); routes include Brentwood Bay ↔ Mill Bay, Mill Bay to Brentwood Bay, Brentwood Bay to Mill Bay.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Saanichton, BC. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · British Columbia · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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