About Us
We are local residents who advocate and act to enhance and protect Saanich's treasured environments, agricultural lands, and welcoming, human-scaled neighbourhoods for generations to come.
We support housing density that is compatible with existing homes, trees, landscapes, and wildlife.
We oppose plans for multi-storey buildings where infill, townhouses, multiplexes and suites are more appropriate.
In Our Community
The Quadra McKenzie Plan
Saanich Council continues to pursue it's goal of transforming the Quadra and McKenzie corridors and surrounding neigbourhoods into a landscape of apartments and highrises. Please sign the petition if you don't want to see apartments next to single family homes in your neighbourhood!
Cordova Bay - Former Gravel Pit Development
A proposed development of the former Trio gravel pit by Aragon Properties has somehow ballooned from 335 units to one that envisions 1,165 units, without consultation with Cordova Bay residents. Please sign the petition to let Saanich Council know that this development requires public input.
Saanich Operations Centre Redevelopment Project
Saanich has initiated a project to redevelop the Saanich Operations Centre - located at 1040 McKenzie Avenue. The estimated cost of this project is between $142M - $150M.
To proceed with the project, Saanich needs to borrow money. Borrowing this amount of money (which will increase Saanich residential taxes) requires residents' approval....And Saanich intends to obtain residents approval through an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) currently scheduled to run from May 21 - June 25. Essentially the way AAPs work is that "If you don't object, then you support the initiative".
Borrowing this amount of money should occur through a referendum to Saanich residents, and not through an AAP.
"The AAP's defenders may claim it's efficient, but efficiency should not trump democracy. Saanich must prioritize inclusive engagement over cost-cutting shortcuts. Referendums, public town halls, or hybrid models combining digital and in-person voting could replace the AAP, ensuring all residents - not just the motivated few - shape their community's future." — Nathalie Chambers, Saanich Councillor, Saanich News letter, May 10, 2025
We encourage Saanich residents to register their objection by completing the Electoral Response Form and submitting it to Saanich prior to the June 25 deadline.
Volunteer Canvassers Wanted!
We're organizing to fight this AAP. We only need 200 residents to gather 50 signatures each to defeat this spending bylaw. Fifty signatures is not as onerous as it sounds. Every eligible person in a household can sign. Even adult children living at home or tenants qualify. It may be as simple as canvassing a block in your neighborhood, getting everyone in your condominium or townhouse complex on board, bringing forms to a baseball or soccer game, or asking co-workers who live in Saanich to sign. We are also looking to collect signatures at malls, liquor stores, etc. where it is permitted. If you are able to help out please contact us at volunteer@saveoursaanich.com.