Saanich Population 2026

Saanich has a population of 117,735, making it the #57 biggest city in 🇨🇦 Canada, located in British Columbia. Roughly 0.3% of Canada's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Toronto, the country's biggest city.

Location of Saanich (capital Ottawa shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

117,735

Rank in Canada

#57

Coordinates

48.55°N, 123.37°W

~19 m elevation · America/Vancouver

Distance to capital (Ottawa)

3,574 km

2,219 miles, straight line

Other big cities in British Columbia

City	Population	Rank in Canada
Vancouver	662,248	#8
Surrey	568,322	#11
Victoria	289,625	#20
Burnaby	249,125	#23
Richmond	209,937	#28
Coquitlam	148,625	#36
Kelowna	144,576	#40
Abbotsford	141,397	#45

Cities near Saanich

Oak Bay18,015 people · ~12 km away
Victoria289,625 people · ~13 km away
Esquimalt17,655 people · ~13 km away
Langford46,584 people · ~15 km away
Duncan22,199 people · ~36 km away
North Cowichan29,676 people · ~40 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Saanich?

Saanich has a population of 117,735 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #57 biggest city in Canada.

What region is Saanich in?

Saanich is located in British Columbia, Canada.

Is Saanich the capital of Canada?

No, the capital of Canada is Ottawa, about 3,574 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

← All biggest cities in Canada · Canada population by year