For a stay in Saanichton, Centennial Park and Newman Farm offer different points of interest: walking paths and natural areas on the one hand, and a restored farmhouse on the other. You can tailor your visit to your interests—whether that means getting active and enjoying outdoor amenities or exploring a historic building.

Centennial Park: Walking Paths, Nature, and More

Centennial Park is a community park in Saanichton with walking paths and natural areas. The paths give you a specific reason to explore the park on foot, while the natural areas offer another point of interest. When choosing the park, you can decide whether you mainly want to go for a walk or include the green spaces in your stay. This gives you two different ways to enjoy the same park, rather than limiting your visit to just one activity.

There is also a children’s playground and three picnic shelters. If you want to include a playground in your plans, you’ll find one in the park; the shelters provide a specific place to have a picnic. These amenities add more outdoor activities to the walking paths and natural areas. Depending on your interests, your visit could also include playtime or a picnic break, rather than focusing only on walking.

Public washrooms are located in the Centennial Park Fieldhouse. Their availability may vary during maintenance or seasonal operations. If the washrooms are important for your visit, check in advance whether they will be available at your planned time.

Newman Farm: A Farmhouse with a History

Newman Farm is a public park in Saanichton with a restored farmhouse dating from 1905. The year provides a specific historical reference point, while the restoration describes another aspect of the building. “Farmhouse” identifies the building type, 1905 its year of construction, and “restored” its rehabilitation. Together, these details give the site a clear historical focus.

For visitors interested in rural buildings, the farmhouse offers a specific subject to explore. Its year of construction makes the historical connection tangible, while the restoration describes the building’s condition. This gives Newman Farm a different focus from Centennial Park, whose offerings mainly include walking paths, natural areas, and facilities for outdoor activities.

Access to the farmhouse interior may vary. If you would like to see inside, check before your visit whether access is available.

Which Focus Suits Your Visit?

Your interests are the main consideration when choosing between the two places: Centennial Park offers walking paths, natural areas, and other outdoor amenities. Newman Farm, by contrast, centers on a single restored farmhouse with a specific year of construction. You can tailor your visit to whether you’re more interested in outdoor activities or in exploring a historic building.

Discover more destinations: Saanich, Colwood, Shirley, Mayne, Galiano, Sidney, North Saanich, Sooke

For an overview of the wider travel region: Capital Regional District.