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Brentwood Bay

British Columbia, Canada · North America

About Brentwood Bay

Brentwood Bay sits on the route: 10 minutes from Keating, 32km from San Juan Islands.

Brentwood Bay is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 7,581, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Brentwood Bay sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Vancouver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Brentwood Bay to your route.

About Brentwood Bay

Brentwood Bay is a small village in the municipality of Central Saanich, on the Saanich Peninsula in British Columbia, Canada. It lies north of the city of Victoria, east of the community of Willis Point, and south of the town of Sidney. Situated on the Saanich Inlet and the Tod Inlet, it includes the Butchart

Read more Gardens, the Victoria Butterfly Gardens and the Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa. Brentwood Bay also includes a BC Ferries dock which connects to Mill Bay. The region also plays host to various wineries and restaurants, and also features hiking and a variety of wildlife in Gowlland Tod Provincial Park. Brentwood Bay is part of the District of Central Saanich (pop. 17,385), one of the 13 municipalities that make up the Greater Victoria area (pop. 397,237 ). It is located on Highway 17A just west of Highway 17 (known locally as the "Pat Bay Highway"), the main route running the length of the Saanich Peninsula. It is also served frequently by the Brentwood-Mill Bay ferry, the MV Klitsa, run by BC Ferries. Originally named Sluggett after an early settler, it was renamed Brentwood Bay for the town of Brentwood, Essex.

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Where is Brentwood Bay located?

Brentwood Bay is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 48.5829 latitude, -123.4526 longitude.

What is the population of Brentwood Bay?

Brentwood Bay has a population of approximately 7,581 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Population
7,581
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
British Columbia
Timezone
America/Vancouver
Coordinates
48.5829, -123.4526

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
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CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.

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Worth the detour from Brentwood Bay

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

San Juan Islands

A scenic Pacific Northwest archipelago accessible by ferry, renowned for orca whale watching, kayaking, and peaceful island life.

32 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Brentwood Bay

  • 68 kmHurricane Ridge ViewpointA mile-high viewpoint in Olympic National Park with panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and on clear days, Mount Baker.
  • 71 kmChuckanut Drive (WA-11)Washington's first scenic byway clings to sandstone cliffs between Bellingham and the Skagit flats, with oyster bars and Samish Bay sunsets over the San Juan Islands.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Brentwood Bay.

Central Saanich

🇨🇦 Canada

3 km awayPop. 17,385

Saanichton

🇨🇦 Canada

3 km awayPop. 1,565

Keating

🇨🇦 Canada

4 km awayPop. 1,403

Ardmore

🇨🇦 Canada

6 km awayPop. 1,014

Saanich

🇨🇦 Canada

7 km awayPop. 117,735

Sidney

🇨🇦 Canada

8 km awayPop. 12,318

North Saanich

🇨🇦 Canada

10 km awayPop. 11,089

Rural Saanich

🇨🇦 Canada

10 km awayPop. 5,025

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