Help documents
View the how-to guide for more information on using SaanichMap.
View a list of frequently asked questions.
View the User Guide for the Saanich Open Data Portal
SaanichMap Tutorial Series:
Exploring the Map
Learn about core features for exploring SaanichMap. Explore the web map interface, ‘I want to…’ menu, global search bar, advanced toolbar, layers panel, and results panel.
SaanichMap Explore Map Tutorial.pdf [PDF - 1 MB]
Drawing on the Map
Learn how to use drawing tools in SaanichMap. Discover how to draw, move, resize, export, and delete graphic shapes on your map.
SaanichMap Drawing on Map Tutorial.pdf [PDF - 676 KB]
Using Pan and Zoom
Learn how to navigate around SaanichMap using pan and zoom tools. Multiple techniques are available to navigate the map.
SaanichMap Pan and Zoom Tutorial.pdf [PDF - 456 KB]
Property Information Report
Learn how to access useful details for one or more properties such as lot size and location, zoning, school district, tax levies, and assessments. Print or save a report with many property details summarized for you.
Property Information Report video
Property Information Report Tutorial.pdf [PDF - 1 MB]
Find Properties by Street
Learn how to quickly search for all properties associated with a specific street name.
Find Properties by Street video
Find Properties by Street Tutorial.pdf [PDF - 328 KB]
Find by Address
Learn how to quickly search and locate a specific address in Saanich and view its details.
Find by Address Tutorial.pdf [PDF - 399 KB]
Building a Simple Query
Learn how to build a simple query in SaanichMap. A query allows users to filter data in a layer based on a given condition. Discover how to build a query, use a spatial filter, and add a subclause.
SaanichMap Simple Query Tutorial.pdf [PDF - 461 KB]
Accessing Zoning Bylaws
Learn how to access and download Zoning Bylaw information for specific properties in SaanichMap.
SaanichMap Zoning Bylaw Tutorial.pdf [PDF - 749 KB]
Disclaimer: The intent of SaanichMap is to provide centralized access to District of Saanich GIS information. Distribution of this information is for information purposes and should not be considered authoritative for construction, engineering, navigational, legal or other site-specific uses. Consulting SaanichMap should not be considered a replacement for on-site inspections and appropriate investigations.
All information herein are provided without warranty of any kind. The user assumes the entire risk as to the quality and performance of the information. No guarantees of accuracy or precision are made and Saanich does not accept liability for any damages or misrepresentation caused by inaccuracies in the information, nor is there responsibility assumed to maintain the information in any manner or form or for any period of time.
In no event shall The District of Saanich or any organizations involved with the service be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, loss of anticipated profits or benefits arising out of use of or reliance on the information.