Saanich Inlet
Saanich Inlet is a body of salt water that lies between the Saanich Peninsula and the Malahat highlands of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Located just northwest of Victoria, the inlet is 25 km long, has a surface area of 67 km2, and its maximum depth is 226 m.
- Type: Inlet
- Description: inlet in British Columbia, Canada
- Also known as: “サーニッチ海峡”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bamberton and Mill Bay.
Bamberton
Locality
Bamberton is an industrial site located on the… Bamberton is situated 4 km south of Saanich Inlet.
Mill Bay
Village
Mill Bay is a commuter town of about 7,200 people… Mill Bay is situated 6 km northwest of Saanich Inlet.
Brentwood Bay
Neighborhood
Brentwood Bay is a small village in the municipality… Brentwood Bay is situated 6 km southeast of Saanich Inlet.
Saanich Inlet
- Categories: inlet and body of water
- Location: British Columbia, Canada, North America
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Latitude
48.61634° or 48° 36′ 59″ north
Longitude
-123.50263° or 123° 30′ 10″ west
Open location code
84WRJF8W+GW
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In Other Languages
From Basque to Welsh—“Saanich Inlet” goes by many names.
- Basque: “Saanich Inlet”
- Chinese: “薩尼奇內灣”
- Chinese: “薩尼奇内灣”
- Japanese: “サーニッチ入江”
- Slovenian: “Saanich Inlet”
- Welsh: “Cilfach Saanich”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Malahat Indian Reserve 11 and Senanus Island Indian Reserve 10.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: McPhail Point and Yarrow Point.
British Columbia: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Vancouver and Victoria.
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