If you have never heard of North Saanich, it is one of 13 separate district municipalities within Greater Victoria. North Saanich consists mostly of shoreline landscape mixed with rural and residential areas. The municipality features numerous tourist attractions, making North Saanich vacation rentals a scarcity and something well worth booking in advance. Some of the most visited area attractions include the British Columbia Aviation Museum, Institute of Ocean Sciences, North Saanich Bike Park, Panorama Recreation Center, and the Muse Winery and Vineyard.

More Facts About the Municipality

One of the most convenient aspects of North Saanich is that it is home to Victoria International Airport, as well as the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal. This means that traveling to and from the area is exceptionally easy and affords travelers different means of transit.

Fun and Interesting Sites to See

The British Columbia Aviation Museum is arguably the top tourist spot in North Saanich. The museum is conveniently housed on the grounds of Victoria International Airport and offers visitors extremely interesting exhibits featuring restored historic aircraft, military uniforms, aviation artifacts, and war medals.

The Muse Winery and Vineyard is one of British Columbia's premier wine producing facilities. Set on dozens of acres, the vineyard offers visitors relaxed and beautiful scenery, as well as tours of the complete facility. The vineyard staff and tour guides are extremely friendly and knowledgeable about all things related to winemaking and are more than eager to answer any questions that you might have. Muse Vineyards also offers wine tasting courses where patrons can try out many different locally produced varieties.

Sidney Pier is another one of North Saanich’s main attractions. It overlooks the local harbor and features a highly rated restaurant offering delicious seafood and international cuisine. Once you're finished eating, be sure to take a romantic walk along the pier where you can catch the sight of ferries entering and leaving the harbor.