As the largest of the core municipalities making up Greater Victoria, Saanich is home to the University of Victoria and contains a wide variety of rural and urban landscapes. It is best known for the scenic beaches of Cadboro and Cordova Bay and the majestic parklands of Mount Douglas, Mount Tolmie and Gyro Parks. Not one for the great outdoors? Try shopping at one of the nearby plazas or lunch on the deck at The Monkey Tree Pub. Does life get any better?