One of the best things about living on the Saanich Peninsula is having so much fresh, locally grown food right at our doorstep. From sweet corn and berries to honey, eggs, flowers and fresh-baked bread, there are so many great local stops to explore.
I’ve put together a Central Saanich Farm Stand Guide, organized by route to make it easy to spend a morning farm-stand hopping and supporting our local growers.
Check out the guide below and bookmark it for your next weekend outing!
Fresh corn, berries, honey, eggs and flowers, grown just down the road. Here’s where to find them, organized by route, so you can plan a morning of farm-stand hopping around the Peninsula.
Wallace Drive & West Saanich Road
Bickford Farms
7969 Wallace Drive, Saanichton
July–October · Daily, dawn–dusk
Family-run farm known for U-pick pumpkins and hand-picked corn, harvested daily. Neighbours say it’s about $1 a cob in season.
Sluggett Farms
6881 West Saanich Road
In season · Daily, 9:30am–6pm
Farming the same land since 1876. Strawberries, eight types of non-GMO sweet corn, lettuce, broccoli and more. Also at the Peninsula Country Market on Saturdays.
Country Bee Honey Farm
6440 West Saanich Road, Saanichton
Year-round · 7 days a week
Raw honey and infusions, unique local gifts, and a small farm menagerie the kids will want to visit.
Veyaness Road
Paulz Farm
7120 Veyaness Road, Saanichton
In season
Non-GMO carrots, beets, corn, kale, Swiss chard and more, picked fresh every morning. Weekly CSA veggie and berry boxes available.
Gobind Farms
6929 Veyaness Road (near Keating X Rd), Saanichton
Strawberry season · Daily, 9am–6:30pm
A local favourite for berries, with fresh seasonal strawberries and raspberries, plus farm-made jams, syrups and ice cream.
Island View Road
Michell’s Farm Market
2451 Island View Road, Saanichton
Year-round · 7 days a week
Sixth-generation family farm growing more than 40 vegetable varieties and berries, plus pasture-raised beef. Fall U-pick pumpkins.
Firbank Farm
2834 Island View Road, Saanichton
Year-round · Wednesday–Saturday, 9am–4pm
Farm-fresh eggs, a wide range of vegetables, cut flowers and bedding plants, plus one of the area’s best pumpkin selections come fall.
Central Saanich Road
Silver Rill Corn Farm
7117 Central Saanich Road, Saanichton
In season · Check website for hours
Fourth-generation farm growing more than 25 non-GMO corn varieties picked daily, plus vegetables, berries and house-made jams. There’s also a corn maze and pumpkin patch in the fall.
Island View Mini Golf & Farm Market
Central Saanich Road, next to Silver Rill Corn
Seasonal
A neighbourhood favourite for raw honey, right beside the corn stand.
Hovey Road & Mt Newton X Road
Northbrook Farm
1438 Mt Newton X Road, Saanichton
April–November · Tuesday, Friday & Sunday
Certified-organic produce stand and part of the Saanich Organics group of farms. Self-serve U-pick blueberries are available from early July to the end of August.
Sea Dog Farm
1742 Hovey Road, Saanichton
Stand open daily
Fresh, dried and freeze-dried fruit, vegetables, berries and herbs, plus hand-tied bouquets. A walk-up stand is also reachable through Centennial Park.
Silver Rill Berry Farm
1490 Hovey Road, Saanichton
Call or email ahead
Farming the Mt. Newton Valley since the 1920s. Known for pure black-currant concentrate and award-winning jams and jellies.
Stelly’s X Road & Bear Hill Road
Saanichton Farm Market
1947 Stelly’s X Road, Saanichton
Saturdays, 10am–2pm
Family farming Vancouver Island for over 100 years. Stone-ground whole-wheat flour is milled right on the farm, plus lentils, wheat berries and eggs.
Dan’s Farm & Country Market
2030 Bear Hill Road, Saanichton
7 days a week
Fruit, vegetables, baked goods, preserves, ice cream, meat and free-range eggs, plus farm animals to visit and a picnic spot.
Northstar Organics
2200 Bear Hill Road, Central Saanich
Order ahead online
Certified-organic farm known for bulk blueberries by pre-order, plus other seasonal produce at farmers’ markets and the farmstand.
Saturday Market
Peninsula Country Market
Saanich Fairgrounds, 1528 Stelly’s Cross Road, Saanichton
June 7–October 11 · Saturdays, 9am–1pm
Running for over 30 years, with farm-fresh produce, meat and dairy, artisan baking, local crafts and live music all in one place.
Bella Vista Drive
Bella Vista Bread Shed
Bella Vista Drive (6500 block)
Every Friday, 9am–5pm
A little shed full of fresh-baked goodness, including artisan breads, cookies, homemade jam and more, all made with lots of love.
Want to make sure your favourites don’t sell out, or need a different day? Email bellavistabreadshed@outlook.com or message @bellavistabreadshed on Instagram.
Thinking About Calling Central Saanich Home?
With its beautiful rural setting, local farms and markets, and strong sense of community, Central Saanich is a special place to call home.
If you’re considering a move to the area or have questions about buying or selling in Central Saanich, I’d love to help.
Anthea Helmsing
Victoria REALTOR® · RE/MAX Camosun
250-893-5540
helmsingrealestate@gmail.com
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