The District of Saanich is a municipality on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. It is located north of the provincial capital, Victoria. It has a population of 103,654.

Saanich is part of Greater Victoria and a member municipality of the Capital Regional District.

Demographics (according to Statistics Canada 2001 census) Growth Rate (1996-2001): 2.2% Total Private Dwellings: 42905 Area: 103.45 sq. km. Density: 1002.2 people per sq. km.

Mayor: Frank Leonard

Surrounding Municipalities: Central Saanich Highlands View Royal Esquimalt Victoria Oak Bay

Dominion Astrophysical Observatory is located on Little Saanich Mountain in Saanich.

External links

• Saanich Homepage – Saanich Homepage