To paint or apply a mural in public view on a building or property in Saanich, you must receive prior approval from the District of Saanich.
Property owners, businesses, artists, community groups and organizations interested in creating a self-funded mural in Saanich can apply anytime to install a mural and initiate the approval process. Murals can be requested for private or public property, including Saanich-owned property. The property owner must provide written approval for the mural installation and maintenance.
Please note: We are currently updating the mural application process. For questions or to express your interest in creating a mural, please contact us.
Wall signs
Murals are not considered a sign, and cannot incorporate elements that would be a sign, as regulated by Sign Bylaw No. 8789. In contrast to a mural, a wall sign is painted on an exterior wall and may only cover a maximum of 15% of the wall (see Sign Bylaw). A wall sign requires a Sign Permit.
Murals and their required approval by the District of Saanich are guided by regulations set out in the Unsightly Premises Bylaw 9600.
Examples of Murals in Saanich
“Rain Shadow,” Beckwith Park Mural
Artist: Sarah Jim
“Taking Flight,” Cedar Hill Park Mural
Artist: Claire Crawford
Craigflower Elementary School Mural
Located at 2766 Admirals Road
Coast Salish First Nations Welcome
Artists – Morgan Macaulay, Butch Dick and Darlene Gait
Painted with the assistance of Craigflower Elementary School students.
“Flight,” Layritz Park Mural
Artist: Jesse Campbell with Temoseng (Chazz Elliott)
Painted as part of the 2022 Community Canvas Mural Pilot Project
Lumberworld Mural
Located at Quadra Street & Reynolds Avenue
Artist – Paul Archer
Rogers Elementary School Mural
Located at 765 Rogers Avenue
Garry oak woodland and meadow
Artist – Joanne Thomson
Painted with the assistance of Rogers Elementary School students.
Quadra Street retaining wall mural
Located at Quadra Street & Tattersall Road
Saanich Garry Oak woodland overlooking the Salish Sea
Artist – Steve Milroy
Rudd Park Community Mural
Located at Boleskine Road & Irma Street
Burnside at Wascana Street “Sunflower Girl” mural
Located at 100 Burnside Road West
Sponsor: Gorge Tillicum Community Association
Artist – Paul Archer