Location: Central Saanich
Top Things to do in Central Saanich
Top Restaurants in Central Saanich
The 6 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Central Saanich, Vancouver Island
Central Saanich is a district municipality in Greater Victoria and a member municipality of the Capital Regional District. It is located on the Saanich Peninsula. The district began as a farming community, and many hobby farms, along with a handful of small working farms and vineyards, still exist. In recent decades, the area has seen increasing residential, commercial, and industrial development, especially around the neighbourhoods of Brentwood Bay and Saanichton, which are occasionally referred to as separate communities.
Restaurants in Central Saanich
1. Victoria Butterfly Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,075 reviews
A Vibrant Jungle Experience. A unique opportunity to experience the beauty and curiosity of a tropical jungle up close. Meet our family with surprises at every turn. You’ll encounter tortoises, large iguanas, poison dart frogs, free flying tropical birds and more. Enjoy tropical fish, ducks, flamingos and koi fish in our serene pond and stream circulated by a stunning waterfall. Thousands of tropical butterflies (up to 70 species) fly through our large facilities the size of almost 3 basketball courts. Stroll through and marvel at our lush gardens including tropical flowers, carnivorous plants and fruits of the world. Wander in our newest Exhibit, the Insectarium, full of impressive insects & invertebrates from around the world. Your jungle adventure awaits.
Reviewed By caligirl0105 - California, United States
As you walk into the gift shop, you are welcome by the most amazing ant colony, at first it’s hard to identify what you are looking at, since it is such a captivating spectacle... then all of a sudden, it hits you and you are in awww to see the difference in body size that they are capable of carrying in such an organized manner. Nature has a way of surprising you... but that’s just the beginning... as you walked through the double doors, you will actually feel as if you are in the middle of a forest. The melodies of running creeks, birds, warmer and humid climate, butterflies from all sort of colors and sizes flying freely, turtles eating flowers and humans actually smiling.... it is such a beautiful and educational place. My sever year old loved every moment we were there, she was able to explore, ask questions, feed the turtles and take lots of pictures. She didn’t want to leave... but now it is something we are looking forward to going back to.
2. Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 223 reviews
We are a family-owned orchard and ciderhouse. We grow organic cider apples and strive to produce award-winning cider. We are a small farm with a big heart and want to deliver an exceptional experience. We invite you to raise a glass of Sea Cider, and see why other apples envy ours!
Reviewed By Sabcfamily - Vancouver, Canada
Stumbled upon this gen and enjoyed a flight of ciders and a platter of cheeses and meats and crackers - with a sunny view of the ocean from their lovely tasting room it was a midwinter delight.
3. Cordova Bay Golf Course
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Cordova Bay Golf Course is a full service facility offering a relaxed atmosphere, an 18 hole championship golf course, a spectacular 9-hole par 3 golf course, Victoria's best practice facility and the legendary Bill Mattick's restaurant. We invite you to join us for golf, dinner and fun.
Reviewed By Fred_In-the-way - Dorking, United Kingdom
Each time I play Cordova Bay golf course I enjoy it even more. The fairways are like green carpets and the bunkers have plenty of sand! But it is the challenging layout that makes for an enjoyable round. The water features meander through the golf course in an unobtrusive way but need to be treated with respect. A real gem!
4. Devine Distillery & Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Tasting Room: TEMPORARILY CLOSED. DEVINE Winery & Distillery showcases locally sourced ingredients through an offering of craft whisky, gin, vodka, rum, vermouth, and wines made using traditional small batch techniques.
5. Category 12 Brewing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Beer worth leaving your career for! Category 12 is Saanich's best Tasting Lounge experience. We offer pints, tasting flights and a great selection of scratch made food. Take home beer, growler fills and merchandise also available. Enjoy our Tasting Lounge and Food Lab 7 days a week! Stop by after work, on the weekend, while dodging ferry traffic or on a mid-ride hydration break! Children welcome.
Reviewed By deluxe73 - Vancouver, Canada
Good variety for a tasting, great customer service, and fantastic food! Stopped by for lunch and enjoyed the entire experience. My compliments to the chef who was working in the kitchen by herself and still served absolutely delicious food. Picked up a couple bottles of barrel aged beer which I lookforward to trying when I get home.
6. Church and State Wines -Brentwood Bay
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 164 reviews
As Vancouver Island’s largest and most prolific winery, Church & State Wines Brentwood is a must-see for every visitor to the Victoria region. Pouring award-winning wines daily from both our Vancouver Island Estate and Okanagan Estate vineyards, Church & State is a unique experience just 15 minutes from Downtown. Join us for lunch from May to December in our bistro, featuring a fresh menu made from the finest local ingredients. Executive Chef Desiree Perrin creates unique dishes with the best of Vancouver Island and the surrounding Gulf Islands, each perfectly paired with Church & State’s award winning wines. Reservations for groups of 8 or more are required.
Reviewed By JRE279 - Calgary, Canada
My husband and I had originally enjoyed the Church & State Syrah as a restaurant in Invermere, BC. When planning our trip to Victoria this was a priority. Our wine tasting was graciously hosted by Tony and the wines were delicious. Because of air travel, we were limited to our 2 favourites: Viogner and the Meritage. We enjoyed the shelter and patio heaters on a cooler Oct afternoon. The food was delicious (fish sandwich and beet salad). I would recommend you visit!
