Living in Martindale provides a peaceful rural lifestyle with open farmland, oceanfront stretches, and quiet lanes that offer space and privacy. Families and retirees appreciate the balance of country living with nearby schools, shops, and services in Saanichton and Sidney. Housing includes acreages, farm properties, and single family homes with views across the Saanich Peninsula. With more than 30 years on Vancouver Island, I highlight how rural zoning, agricultural activity, and coastal location shape lifestyle appeal and property values in Martindale.