North Saanich
in British Columbia, Canada

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
48.666 and -123.419 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 48° 39' 58" and W -123° 25' 9"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - CAD
Spoken languages:
English, French, Inuktitut
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:25 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: America/Vancouver
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:55 am and 8:26 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-49.350 and 70.217 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Port-aux-Francais
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Canada in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Canada.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Canada. Last Update: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Touring North Saanich

North Saanich in British Columbia with it's 11,089 residents is a town located in Canada about 2,221 mi (or 3,575 km) west of Ottawa, the country's capital place.

Time in North Saanich is now 11:25 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / Vancouver with an UTC offset of -7 hours. We know of 10 airports nearby North Saanich, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in Canada is Victoria International Airport in a distance of 1 mi (or 2 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is Olympic National Park in United states at a distance of 75 mi (or 121 km). Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. We collected 10 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Victoria, Friday Harbor, Port Angeles, Port Townsend and Coupeville. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 50 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 47 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 56%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 68% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 29th of April 2024

9°C (48 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

12°C (54 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

11°C (52 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

BW PLUS EMERALD ISLE MOTOR INN

Address
1,4 mi
2306 BEACON AVE
V8L 1X2 Sidney
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Amity Guest Retreat Bed and Breakfast

Address
3,6 mi
2280 Amity Drive
V8L 1B6 Sidney
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


By the Sea BnB Sidney BC

Address
3,5 mi
8626 Lochside Drive, North Saanich
V8L 1M7 Sidney
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Cedarwood Inn & Suites

Address
1,9 mi
9522 Lochside Drive
V8L 1N8 SIDNEY
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quality Inn Waddling Dog

Address
5,1 mi
2476 Mt. Newton Cross Roads
V8M 2B8 Saanichton
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE VICTORIA AIRPORT

Address
1,5 mi
2280 BEACON AVENUE
V8L 1X1 Sidney
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SIDNEY PIER HOTEL AND SPA

Address
1,8 mi
Seaport Pl 9805
V8L 4X3 Sidney
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SUPER 8 SAANICHTON VICTORIA AI

Address
5,1 mi
2477 MT NEWTON CROSS RD
V8M 2B7 Saanichton
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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C172 trip from Victoria CYYJ to Tofino CYAZ

Published: December 12, 2010
Length: 10:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: IslandPacificFlight


CYYJ Take-offs and Landings; Runway 27, Victoria, BC

Published: June 28, 2013
Length: 04:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kilo Delta

CYYJ Airport in Victoria, BC. Air Canada Jazz, Alaska Airlines, WestJet, Horizon take-offs and landings on Runway 27. A go-around/ aborted landing by a civilian aircraft aswell.


CJ-6A formation low pass

Published: August 26, 2010
Length: 44:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mark Sudul

Low pass down 09 break and land on 13.


Take Off Victoria Canada Rwy09 Cockpit View

Published: June 25, 2009
Length: 13:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: CumulusGranitis

Take Off from Victoria, BC, Canada, Runway 09. Cockpit view to the south east over the General Aviation complex and the Gulf Island to the east and suburbs of Swartz Bay to the north east....


Swing-Lift Outboard Motor Hoist Demonstration

Published: September 30, 2010
Length: 17:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Thistlework

Demonstration of the Swing-Lift outboard motor hoist used for moving an outboard motor between a dinghy and a yacht railing.


Landing Rwy 09 @ Victoria Intl HD

Published: March 13, 2009
Length: 04:32 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: rmetal

View in HD Landing and taxi in @ YYJ in a C172S Winds were 130 @ 12.


Build A Boat by Slegg Lumber in Sindney BC 2012

Published: July 03, 2012
Length: 38:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: brenons

This was our first time to attend this event and what a blast it was! I already have next years event marked on my calendar! I have also posted photos of the boats making there way down to...


Airport Firetruck Using Water Cannon

Published: March 10, 2014
Length: 52:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BlazingPuppies

One of the airport firetrucks demonstrating its abilities at the Victoria International Airport.


Horizon Air Dash 8-Q400 landing at Victoria Airport, BC

Published: November 15, 2014
Length: 25:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ✈ VisualApproach ✈

Landing at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (YYJ) from Seattle Tacoma, Washington, USA (SEA). Route: Seattle Tacoma, Washington, USA (SEA) to Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (YYJ) Flight...


fsx learjet windy landing and taxing

Published: September 30, 2011
Length: 18:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: The Flying Gasmask

fsx learjet windy landing and taxing.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Swartz Bay, British Columbia

Swartz Bay, located on the north end of the Saanich Peninsula on Vancouver Island, is primarily known for being the location of one of BC Ferries' main terminals, the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal. Swartz Bay was named after a man named Swart - i.e. it was meant to be Swart's Bay.

Located at 48.6873, -123.41 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Capital Regional District, Saanich Peninsula

Saanich—Gulf Islands

Saanich—Gulf Islands is a federal electoral district in British Columbia, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1988. It is named for its geographical location across the Gulf Islands and Saanich Peninsula in the Vancouver Island region.

Located at 48.695, -123.403 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
British Columbia federal electoral districts, Saanich, British Columbia

Saanich North and the Islands

Saanich North and the Islands is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Canada. It is located in the northern suburbs of the provincial capital, Victoria, and includes the southern Gulf Islands. Saanich North and the Islands was created by 1990 legislation dividing the previous two-member district of Saanich and the Islands which came into effect for the 1991 B.C. election.

Located at 48.695, -123.403 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
British Columbia provincial electoral districts

Saanich Peninsula

The Saanich Peninsula is located north of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is bounded by the Saanich Inlet on the west, and various straits of the Gulf of Georgia on the east, chiefly Haro Strait The exact southern boundary of what is referred to as the "Saanich Peninsula" is somewhat fluid in local parlance. Lying in the rain shadow of both the Vancouver Island Ranges and the Olympic Mountains, the Saanich Peninsula is the driest part of Vancouver Island.

Located at 48.6302, -123.425 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Peninsulas of British Columbia, Greater Victoria, British Columbia

Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal

The Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal is a major transportation facility at Swartz Bay in North Saanich, British Columbia. It is located 32 km north of Victoria on Vancouver Island. The terminal is part of the BC Ferry system, as well as part of Highway 17.

Located at 48.6882, -123.41 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
BC Ferries, Transport in the Capital Regional District

Institute of Ocean Sciences

The Institute of Ocean Sciences is operated by Fisheries and Oceans Canada and is one of the largest marine research centres in Canada. It is located on Patricia Bay and the former British Columbia Highway 17A in Sidney, British Columbia on Vancouver Island just west of Victoria International Airport. The institute is paired with a Canadian Coast Guard base, and makes use of the ships CCGS John P. Tully and CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier as well as the Japanese RV Mirai.

Located at 48.65, -123.448 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Canadian federal government buildings, Buildings and structures in British Columbia, Research institutes in Canada, Oceanographic institutions, Biological research institutes, Saanich Peninsula, Southern Vancouver Island, Fisheries and aquaculture research institutes, Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre

The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre is a not-for-profit aquarium and marine education centre that focuses on the ecosystem of the Salish Sea and is located inside the Sidney Pier Hotel on the Vancouver Island town of Sidney, Canada, in the Greater Victoria region.

Located at 48.6492, -123.395 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Zoos in British Columbia, Aquaria in Canada

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of North Saanich.

capture of the webcam Swartz Bay: Tsehum Harbour from Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club

Swartz Bay: Tsehum Harbour from Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club, Swartz Bay (source)

capture of the webcam North Saanich: Pat Bay Webcam and Weather

North Saanich: Pat Bay Webcam and Weather, North Saanich (source)

capture of the webcam Sidney › North: Victoria, Hwy 17 at McTavish Road, looking north

Sidney › North: Victoria, Hwy 17 at McTavish Road, looking north, Sidney (source)

capture of the webcam Sidney › South: Victoria, Hwy 17 at McTavish Road, looking south

Sidney › South: Victoria, Hwy 17 at McTavish Road, looking south, Sidney (source)

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