Saanich Parks, Recreation & Community Services

06/05/2026

Be part of the selection process for artwork in Saanich gallery spaces as an Exhibition Selection Committee Member!

We are seeking artists, arts professionals, and community members to join the selection committee roster for the 2027 exhibition season.

Members will help to review exhibition submissions to support a fair and diverse selection process.

Apply today at bit.ly/4vuT4Ny

Applications close at 4pm on June 30, 2026.

06/05/2026

Some spaces are still available in this upcoming free, family-friendly Lekwungen Territory guided tour!

Led by Mark Albany of Songhees Nation, walk through the traditional lands of the Lekwungen Peoples with stops at significant locations where you will learn history, land use and stories of the areas.

Sign up at bit.ly/43SxarC or saanich.ca/register

🗓️ Thursday, June 11, from 9am to 1pm.

The tour will begin in PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park) by washroom building.
Note: You will need transportation to move between sites.

Questions? Call Jason Jones at 250-475-5427

06/05/2026

New! Standing Pickleball Reservations at G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre

Gather your friends for a set of weekly pickleball play times this June.

One and two hour standing reservation times available.

Sign up at bit.ly/4x8Yrnh or saanich.ca/register.

06/05/2026

Have you seen the wheelchair accessible beach mats at Cadboro-Gyro Park?

In place seasonally during spring and summer, the mats allow for more inclusive access to the beach, including for individuals with mobility aids, strollers, and other accessibility supports.

Visit Cadboro-Gyro Park and make the most of your summer in Saanich!

06/04/2026

We're so excited to share that Gordon Head Recreation Centre has achieved the highest possible accessibility certification from the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification program!

This designation demonstrates how committed we are to removing barriers and improving accessibility for visitors of all abilities. Accessibility in Saanich means everyone can participate fully in our services.

A few of the accessibility features you can find at Gordon Head Recreation Centre include automatic door opening systems; hearing assist tech at the Customer Service and Welcome desk; upgraded pool lift; improved signage and more!

May 31 - June 6 is also National AccessAbility Week, a time to recognize the importance of inclusion, accessibility and belonging for people of all abilities.

Read more: https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/news-events/news-archives/2026-news/saanich-s-gordon-head-recreation-centre-earns-top-marks-for-accessibility.html

06/04/2026

Enter our National AccessAbility Awareness Week Colouring Contest!

Colour your community! Enter our contest for a chance to win a prize, including up to $150 in Saanich program registration fees.

Open to children and youth under 18 years, submit your completed colouring sheet to any Saanich recreation centre front desk or online by June 26.

Learn more at bit.ly/4uc3MHD

06/04/2026

🌿 A big thank you to the Cedar Hill Pulling Together volunteer group for your ongoing work caring for nature in our community during Make a Difference Week and beyond! Your dedication is helping local ecosystems thrive, and we’re so grateful for all that you do. 🙌

Want to get involved? Come join this amazing group and make a difference outdoors!

🌱 Find out more about this group at bit.ly/4he7pa4 or check out the calendar of events for all the Pulling Together groups at bit.ly/4fZBOJC

Volunteer Schedule Members of the Friends of Cedar Hill Park and numerous volunteers have worked year after year since 2006 to maintain the natural areas of the Park outside golf […]

06/04/2026

Thank you for nominating numerous Saanich facilities for Victoria News' Best of the City!

🗳️ Vote for your favourites at bit.ly/4ehO60O

⛳ Cedar Hill Golf Course - nominated for Best Golf Course
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🏃 Gordon Head Recreation Centre - nominated for Best Recreation Centre

🌊 Saanich Commonwealth Place - nominated for Best Recreation Centre and Best Swimming Pool

⛸️ G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre - nominated for Best Skating Rink

06/03/2026

Great interview with Community Poet Jesse Holth and Youth Community Poet Bennett Gilleland!

Two voices, one conversation about what it means to write.

Saanich’s Community Poet Jesse Holth and Youth Community Poet Bennett Gilleland share how they began writing, what keeps them going, and why poetry still matters in a fast-moving world. From early journaling and spoken word stages to new collections in progress, both reflect on creativity, connection, and the ways poetry opens doors for anyone willing to try.

Read the full conversation in this month’s Local Voices to discover their stories in their own words. https://seasidemagazine.ca/local-voices-what-it-means-to-write-community-poets-in-conversation/

Words Jesse Holth & Bennett Gilleland
Photo Wind Gypsy Photography