The District of Saanich strives to increase public art, community arts and cultural opportunities and capacity.
We offer a variety of opportunities to engage with the arts community and participate in the arts.
Little Free Poetry Library Opens in Saanich!
Discover Planet Earth Poetry's Little Free Poetry Library to Saanich! Stop by the Cedar Hill Recreation and Arts Centre to take a book or leave a book! Watch for works by local poets within the library. The library welcomes works for adults, children and youth. Developed in partnership with Saanich Community Services and the 
Cedar Hill Recreation and Arts Centre.
The library is maintained by the Planet Earth Poetry Reading Series Society.
For questions, or donate a larger quantity of books (i.e. anything more than will fit easily and neatly on the shelves!) please contact Planet Earth Poetry at pepoetry2@gmail.com
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Arts and Culture in Saanich
Saanich facilitates a variety of opportunities for its citizens and support for artists through:
- Partnering with local artists, groups, cultural and community associations and businesses.
- Providing community arts programming, exhibition opportunities, special events, public art, and art programs at The Arts Centre at Cedar Hill.
- Contributing to the CRD Arts Development Service which provides funding to arts organizations on behalf of 8 municipalities in the capital region.
Learn more about Saanich’s art and culture programs, initiatives, facilities, and policies:
Learn more about Saanich's art and culture programs, facilities, and policies:
