Saanich Core, BC

British Columbia · Victoria Metro

Saanich Core is a small city in British Columbia with a population of 5,470.

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

5,470 Population 98/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature

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How Saanich Core Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,470
Density98/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain32.0 in/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Saanich Core experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area55.8 sq mi (144.5 km²)
Population Density98/sq mi
Coordinates48.4548°N, 123.3745°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.0"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 10.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

622 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.9 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 3, 1996 8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington M5.4 135 km
Jun 10, 2001 18 km N of Satsop, Washington M5.0 144 km
Apr 14, 1990 4 km ENE of Deming, Washington M5.0 99 km
Jan 29, 1995 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington M5.0 141 km
Jun 23, 1997 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington M4.9 113 km
Feb 21, 2025 28 km W of Squamish, Canada M4.8 138 km
Apr 25, 2003 26 km W of Brinnon, Washington M4.8 88 km
Jan 30, 2009 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington M4.7 95 km
Jul 12, 2019 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington M4.6 120 km
Jan 24, 2020 46 km WNW of Neah Bay, Washington M4.5 134 km
Mar 3, 2025 2025 Orcas Island, Washington M4.5 45 km
Jun 24, 1997 19 km SSW of Gibsons, Canada M4.4 89 km
Apr 2, 1990 2 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.3 97 km
Feb 19, 1991 31 km E of Squamish, Canada M4.3 146 km
Sep 21, 2002 9 km SW of Friday Harbor, Washington M4.1 19 km
Feb 23, 2017 11 km NE of Hoodsport, Washington M4.1 111 km
Jun 15, 1994 1 km WNW of Hoodsport, Washington M4.0 117 km
Apr 3, 1990 3 km ENE of Deming, Washington M4.0 98 km
Apr 14, 1990 2 km ESE of Deming, Washington M4.0 96 km
Sep 26, 2024 12 km E of Saanichton, Canada M4.0 17 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1894 PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA Meteorological 3.0 m 2 147 km
1891 WASHINGTON Eruption + Earthquake 2.4 m - 51 km
1949 PUGET SOUND, WA Meteorological 2.4 m - 143 km
1820 CAMANO ISLAND, WA Meteorological - - 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Baker (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 120 km
Garibaldi Stratovolcano 2,678 m (8,786 ft) -8060 158 km
Garibaldi Lake Volcanic field 2,316 m (7,598 ft) Unknown 167 km
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 172 km
Cayley Volcanic Field Volcanic field 2,375 m (7,792 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DELABARRE (4,176 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 DELABARRE 4,176 76 km
2018 MAPLE 3,547 99 km
2015 PARADISE 2,818 89 km
2016 HAYES TWO 2,679 72 km
2011 BIG HUMP 1,400 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 5.0 in
February 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 49°F (9°C) 1.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in
November 44°F (6°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 5.3 in Coldest

Saanich Core has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 40°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Saanich Core

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Reynolds Secondary - - - -
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Radio Stations near Saanich Core

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Victoria, BC (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
KSQM (US) - AAC+ 128 kbps
CJSU-FM 89.7 "Sun FM" Duncan, BC adult hits AAC+ 57 kbps
KARI-AM 550 (US) - AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Saanich Core

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
British Columbia Aviation Museum
Central Saanich Fire Museum
Centre of the Universe
CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum - NAD20
CFB Esquimalt Naval & Military Museum - NAD29
Craigdarroch Castle
Craigflower Manor
Craigflower Schoolhouse
Emily Carr House
Gorge Waterway Nature House
Helmcken House
Henderson Hangar
Heritage Acres
Main Hangar
Maritime Museum of British Columbia
Metchosin Pioneer Museum
Metchosin School Museum
Miniature World
Pemberton Memorial Operating Room
Point Ellice House
Restoration Hangar
Royal BC Museum
Saint Ann's Schoolhouse
Shawnigan Lake Museum
Sidney Museum and Archives
Thunderbird Park
Victoria Chinatown Museum
Wentworth Villa

Libraries in Saanich Core

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alan Batey Library & Learning Commons0.0
BC Archives0.0
Greater Victoria Public Library - Bruce Hutchison Branch0.0
GVPL: Central Branch0.0
GVPL: Central Saanich Branch0.0
GVPL: Emily Carr Branch0.0
GVPL: Esquimalt Branch0.0
GVPL: Goudy Branch0.0
GVPL: Juan de Fuca Branch0.0
GVPL: Langford Heritage Branch0.0
GVPL: Nellie McClung Branch0.0
GVPL: Oak Bay Branch0.0
GVPL: Saanich Centennial Library Branch0.0
GVPL: sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch0.0
Library Lounge0.0
McPherson Library0.0
Sidney Archives0.0
VIRL: Sidney / North Saanich Branch0.0
VIRL: South Cowichan Branch0.0

Farmers Markets in Saanich Core

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Esquimalt Farmers Market
Esquimalt Farmers Market
Food Truck Festival
Gorge Farmers Market
James Bay Market
Metchosin Farmers Market
Moss Street Farmers Market
North Saanich Farm Market
Oaklands Sunset Market
Peninsula Country Market

Hotels in Saanich Core

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Red Lion Inn & Suites

Cafes in Saanich Core

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hey Happy
Rhino
Roundhouse Cafe
Starbucks
Starbucks
Starbucks
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Clinics in Saanich Core

6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Active Recovery Physiotherapy
BackFit
CA #11974592388
Island Sexual Health
Mind Body Spine
Travel Medicine & Vaccination Centre

Dentists in Saanich Core

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Denture Clinic
Denture Clinic
Oak Street Dental

Veterinaries in Saanich Core

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

McKenzie Veterinary Services
VCA Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital

Gas Stations in Saanich Core

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven
Chevron
Esso
Esso
Petro-Canada
Shell
Shell

Banks in Saanich Core

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BMO
Khalsa Credit Union
RBC Royal Bank
RBC Royal Bank
Scotiabank
TD
TD

Shopping Malls in Saanich Core

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Saanich Centre
Uptown

Gyms in Saanich Core

4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness
CrossFit Vic City
Quadra Sports & Fitness
Steve Nash Fitness World

Breweries in Saanich Core

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brass Monkey Taproom
Category 12
Hoyne Brewing Company
Île Sauvage Brewing Company
Lighthouse Brewing Company
Phillips Tasting Room
Spinnakers
V2V Black Hops Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Saanich Core

TeamLeagueDivision

Cell Towers in Saanich Core

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
236 AFTERGLOW DRIVE (102271)MTOWER28
236 AFTERGLOW DRIVE (102271)MTOWER28

Amtrak Stations in Saanich Core

2 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Victoria, BC721 Douglas St.BUS
Victoria, BC254 Belleville StreetBUS

Airports Near Saanich Core

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Vancouver International AirportYVRLarge Airport
Victoria International AirportYYJLarge Airport
Boundary Bay AirportYDTMedium Airport
Friday Harbor AirportFRDMedium Airport
Langley AirportYLYMedium Airport
Nanaimo AirportYCDMedium Airport
Orcas Island AirportESDMedium Airport
Whidbey Island Naval Air Station (Ault Field)NUWMedium Airport
William R Fairchild International AirportCLMMedium Airport
AJ Eisenberg AirportODWSmall Airport
Allan Island Airport-Small Airport
Anacortes AirportOTSSmall Airport
Big Andy Airport-Small Airport
Blakely Island AirportBYWSmall Airport
Blue Heron Field-Small Airport
Blue Ribbon Airport-Small Airport
Burden Field-(Rabbit Run) Airport-Small Airport
Center Island AirportCWSSmall Airport
Clam Harbor Airport-Small Airport
Coupeville Airpark-Small Airport
Coupeville Nolf Airport-Small Airport
Crane Island AirstripCKRSmall Airport
Crow Valley Airport-Small Airport
Cypress Island Airport-Small Airport
Decatur /Jones/ Airport-Small Airport
Decatur Shores AirportDTRSmall Airport
Delta Heritage Air Park-Small Airport
Diamond Point Airstrip-Small Airport
Duncan AirportDUQSmall Airport
Friday West Airport-Small Airport
Grand View International Airport-Small Airport
Intergalactic Aerodrome-Small Airport
Jefferson County International AirportTWDSmall Airport
Kimshan Ranch Airport-Small Airport
King Airport-Small Airport
Lawson Airpark-Small Airport
Long Harbour Airport-Small Airport
Lopez Island AirportLPSSmall Airport
Michell Airpark-Small Airport
Olympic Field-Small Airport
Point Roberts Airpark-Small Airport
Port Angeles Cgas Airport-Small Airport
Quamichan Lake (Raven Field) Airport-Small Airport
Rake's Glen Airport-Small Airport
Roche Harbor AirportRCESmall Airport
Rucilla's Roost Airport-Small Airport
Sequim Valley AirportSQVSmall Airport
Shaw Island AIrport-Small Airport
Sinclair Island Airport-Small Airport
Sky Valley Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Saanich Core

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Reynolds Road
Uptown

Treatment Centers in Saanich Core

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Maven Pelvic Health
Sobering & Assessment Centre
Victoria Mental Health & Substance Use

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saanich Core

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathedral Church Of Saint John The Evangelist
New Apostolic Church
St. Peter's Anglican Church

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UFO Sightings
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Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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UFO Sightings Near Saanich Core

1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Saanich Core.

Name Year Description
Saanich (canada), BC 1944 THREE DISCS.IN TRIANGULAR FORMATION TRAVELING SW. AT APROX. 30 DEG.HORIZON FASTER THAN PROP.AIRCRAFT.THE DAY WAS CLEAR AND THE TIME WAS

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What is the population of Saanich Core?

Saanich Core has a population of 5,470 residents and is located in British Columbia. The population density is 98 people per square mile, spread across 55.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saanich Core?

Saanich Core has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 32.0 inches, with 10.4 inches of snow.

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