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Central Saanich

British Columbia, Canada · North America

About Central Saanich

Central Saanich is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Saanichton, 29km from San Juan Islands.

Central Saanich is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 17,385, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Central Saanich 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 Central Saanich to your route.

About Central Saanich

Quester Tangent Corporation (QTC) is an independent North American supplier of train electronics and software for the rail transit industry. Quester Tangent designs, develops and manufactures vehicle monitoring hardware and software for the global rail transit industry, including monitoring and control products,

Read more on-train displays, communication and data networks, and passenger information systems. Quester Tangent facilities include 20,000 sq ft (1,900 m2) of working space. The company has over 6,000 sq ft (560 m2) of environmentally controlled manufacturing floor including 1,000 sq ft (93 m2) for engineering prototyping, 2,500 sq ft (230 m2) of inventory space and 3,000 sq ft (280 m2) of testing space including a full electromagnetic compatibility/electromagnetic interference (EMI/EMC) lab.

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What are the best things to do in Central Saanich?

Central Saanich offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Central Saanich located?

Central Saanich is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 48.5663 latitude, -123.4193 longitude.

What is the population of Central Saanich?

Central Saanich has a population of approximately 17,385 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
17,385
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
British Columbia
Timezone
America/Vancouver
Coordinates
48.5663, -123.4193

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Canada

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

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

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Worth the detour from Central Saanich

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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Central Saanich

  • 67 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.
  • 69 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 Central Saanich.

Keating

🇨🇦 Canada

1 km awayPop. 1,403

Brentwood Bay

🇨🇦 Canada

3 km awayPop. 7,581

Saanichton

🇨🇦 Canada

4 km awayPop. 1,565

Saanich

🇨🇦 Canada

4 km awayPop. 117,735

Cordova Bay

🇨🇦 Canada

7 km awayPop. 8,100

Rural Saanich

🇨🇦 Canada

8 km awayPop. 5,025

Ardmore

🇨🇦 Canada

9 km awayPop. 1,014

Sidney

🇨🇦 Canada

9 km awayPop. 12,318

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