Saanich Peninsula
Homes for sale in Saanich, BC
Saanich is Greater Victoria's largest municipality and its most varied: urban, family-focused neighbourhoods on the east side and greener, more spacious living on the west. Whatever you are looking for, much of it is here.
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Saanich wraps around the City of Victoria and stretches up the peninsula. The east side holds Gordon Head, the University of Victoria, Cadboro Bay, Cordova Bay, and Broadmead. The west side offers Royal Oak, Interurban, Prospect Lake, and the Gorge. With more than 100 parks, lakes, and an extensive trail network, it is the region's outdoor backbone while still being minutes from downtown.
Explore the two sides in more detail on the Saanich East and Saanich West pages.
The Saanich housing market
Because Saanich is so large, prices span a wide range. Against the core single family benchmark of about $1.33 million as of June 2026, Broadmead and Cordova Bay sit at the premium end, Gordon Head and Royal Oak in the middle, and Tillicum, Gorge, and Glanford offer more attainable options. It is often the best place in the region to match a specific budget to a specific lifestyle.
Amenities, schools, and getting around
Saanich is served by major shopping at Uptown, University Heights, Broadmead Village, and Tillicum, by the University of Victoria and both Camosun campuses, and by a deep roster of public and independent schools. Highways and transit connect it to downtown, the airport, and the ferries, and the Galloping Goose and Lochside trails run right through it.
Saanich FAQ
What is the difference between Saanich East and Saanich West?
Saanich East is the more urban, family-focused side near the University of Victoria, Cadboro Bay, and Broadmead. Saanich West is greener and more spacious, with lakes, parks, and rural pockets around Royal Oak, Interurban, and Prospect Lake.
Is Saanich a good place to live?
Saanich is popular for its variety, parks, schools, and central location wrapping around Victoria. There is a neighbourhood and price point to suit most buyers, from first homes to acreages.
How much are homes in Saanich?
Prices vary widely by neighbourhood. Against the core single family benchmark of about $1.33 million as of June 2026, Saanich ranges from more attainable pockets to premium areas like Broadmead and Cordova Bay.
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