Living in North Saanich offers a rural coastal lifestyle defined by farmland, quiet residential enclaves, and easy access to marinas and trails. Families value the schools and green space, retirees appreciate the peace and proximity to Sidney, and professionals benefit from closeness to the airport and ferry. Housing includes oceanfront estates, acreages, and subdivisions with a mix of single family homes and townhomes. With more than 30 years on Vancouver Island, I provide perspective on how waterfront exposure, agricultural zoning, and proximity to regional transit shape both lifestyle and long term property values in North Saanich.