We had a lovely time staying in Saanich. The flat was a perfect base for our exploring giving us so much more room than we'd had in hotels and a kitchen with room to cook properly.
We used Rhona's guides. Sticking many locations onto a Google map so when we were out cycling we got to find lots of interesting places to pick up food and ingredients.
The local space is lovely for chilling, watching the tide go in and out, and regular busses are really useful, though the nearby bike routes got a lot of use.
Would recommend seeking out the small local breweries near Bridge Street for tasters before you buy, and the local pub was better stocked with local beers than it initially appeared.
Rhona and everyone was friendly and we would be back often if it were any nearer!