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RECREATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE CANADA (RInC) PROGRAM
Government of Canada invests in Saanich's Recreational Infrastructure (RInC)
Read all about it!
LAKE HILL LAWN BOWLING CLUBHOUSE
We are pleased to announce that Saanich Parks, together with Leier Construction Limited, has begun construction of the new building. This project is made possible by funding from the District of Saanich, Saanich Parks, the Lake Hill Lawn Bowling Club, the BC Gaming Commission, and private donations. Read more about the project.
BAXTER PARK - TREES FOR TOMORROW
In March 2009, the District of Saanich received a grant of $31,000 from the Ministry of Community and Rural Development through the Trees for Tomorrow and BC150 Grove programs to purchase 150 native trees and more than 1900 native shrubs to plant as demonstration forests in Baxter Park. Read more about this project.
NEW PARK - FAIRBURN DRIVE
Fairburn Park has long functioned as part of the greenspace in the neighbourhood and it will continue this role. Please have a look at the proposed concept plan and give us your comments or suggestions on the ideas being show. Read More...
CADBORO-GYRO PARK
Saanich Parks is seeking public input into the Cadboro-Gyro Park Masterplan. The Masterplan will provide a framework for which the District of Saanich can base planning, design and management decisions for the park in the future. Please give us your thoughts about Cadboro-Gyro Park by taking our online survey.
GARLIC MUSTARD
The District of Saanich is asking the public for assistance in identifying and eradicating a particularly nasty invasive plant. Please see the recent media release and information brochure on Garlic Mustard.
WEEDS
Did you know that the definition of a "weed" is "an unwanted plant"?
Presently, we are experiencing a bumper crop of "unwanted" dandelions. Dandelions are, however, considered a 'nuisance' weed, not a 'noxious weed'. To control these weeds we focus on mechanical control and encourage healthy turf that will, hopefully, out compete the weeds. Read more...
URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
Saanich Parks is launching an Urban Forest Strategy process. Over the next two months a consultant will be engaging staff, Council Committees, Neighbourhood Associations and the public, seeking their input on the Urban Forest.
Read more...
ONLINE GIS - MUNICIPAL TRAIL LAYER
Saanich Parks have added a Municipal Trail layer to the Online GIS. Read more...
MOUNT DOUGLAS PARK - CHURCHILL GATE CLOSURE
At the October 26, 2009 regular meeting of Saanich Council an expansion of the Churchill Drive Gate Closure was approved on a permanent basis. The gates will open at noon and close by 11:00 p.m. daily. Read more...
RIVERSONG: LIFE ALONG THE COLQUITZ
The pebble mosaics that mark the start of the of the pathway that follows the Colquitz River, were created by artists in the Garth Homer Society ArtWorks Program during a workshop led by River Song artists, Paula Jardine and Carolyn Knight. Read more...
SAANICH'S PESTICIDE FREE PLEDGE
In April of this year, Council endorsed a resolution on the Pesticide Free Pledge for the grounds of Saanich Municipal Hall, Recreation Centres and Boulevard Floral Displays. Read more...
GORDON HEAD COASTAL GREENWAY
Fact Sheet January 31 2008
Feedback Form
Gordon Head Neighbourhood Map shows parks, schools, trail routes, Seaside Touring Routes, and the Gordon Head Coastal Greenway.
Gordon Head Neighbourhood Map (989 KB)
Fact Sheets and a map for the San Juan Greenway and Gordon Head Coastal Greenway area available in pdf format.
Map (PDF 239KB)
San Juan Greenway Fact Sheet (PDF 25KB)
Gordon Head Coastal Greenway Fact Sheet (PDF 25 KB)
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