 Local connectors are often indirect
routes and are located on low traffic volume streets.
Generally, there are no road improvements associated
with the designation of a local connector route.
Local connectors are identified in the Local Area
Plans when updated.The local connectors are indicated
with yellow signs as shown on the right. The symbols
are located on sign posts along the local connector
route. Arrows denote the route direction, especially
at intersections where it will indicate if the route
continues straight or turns.
Commuter Routes
Saanich has designated a number of commuter
bicycle routes which provide for direct access within
and through the municipality to link major employment
destinations. They have higher volumes of vehicle
traffic and are intended for the experienced cyclist.
Bicycle Touring Route
The Saanich
Bicycle Touring Route (PDF
272KB) circumnavigates the Municipality of Saanich.
Wherever possible, it follows the Galloping Goose
or Lochside Regional Trails; elsewhere it uses rural or residential
roads. The eastern section offers spectacular ocean
views; the northern section passes Elk and Prospect
Lakes, both with excellent swimming and picnic facilities;
to the west are rural undeveloped forested areas
and farms; the southern section follows the Galloping
Goose Regional Trail overlooking the Portage Inlet.
The total circle route is approximately 45 km, but
cyclists preferring a shorter route may follow a
smaller loop by taking any of the many other bicycle
routes within Saanich. Bicycle symbols on a
bright yellow back-ground clearly mark the route
direction as it passes through Saanich.
Galloping Goose Regional Trail
The Galloping
Goose Regional Trail is an off-road multi-use
trail system along an abandoned rail right of way.
The trail serves a variety of users from all age
groups, including walkers, cyclists, and roller bladers
and accommodates strollers and wheel chairs.
The Lochside Regional
Trail begins at the Switch bridge and travels north to Sidney and the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal.
In 1999 Saanich constructed a bridge crossing
over Blenkinsop Lake. The bridge design incorporates
features to protect the valued environmental and
ecological features of the lake.
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