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Saanich, BC – The District of Saanich will celebrate BC Heritage Week this February by welcoming the public to three free activities. This year, BC Heritage Week is February 18 to 24 and focuses on the theme Heritage: The tie that binds. 

A national initiative organized at the provincial level by Heritage BC, Heritage Week encourages everyone to visit the many unique places and spaces in our communities and share experiences with the world. To share information about Saanich Heritage, Saanich Archives will present a new exhibit as well as two talks in partnership with the Greater Victoria Public Library. 

Building Saanich exhibit 

Our shared heritage in all its forms has the power to bring people together and create a sense of belonging. Through building plans, photos, and documents, this exhibit highlights the history of development in Saanich and explores how these sites create a meaningful sense of historical continuity. 

• Date: February 6 to 26
• Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
• Location: Saanich Municipal Hall, 770 Vernon Avenue 

Balancing heritage values and energy efficiency talk 

Join former Saanich Councillor Vicki Sanders for the informative story of how her family restored their heritage house. Hear about how they were able to update the efficiency and sustainability of their home while maintaining its historic elements. 

• Date: Wednesday, February 13
• Time: 1 p.m.
• Location: Saanich Centennial Library, 3110 Tillicum Road 

Space is limited, so please register online at gvpl.ca. 

Saanich’s cultural landscapes talk 

Join Agnes Lynn for an illustrated talk about some of the most interesting cultural landscapes in Saanich. You can still see the early patterns of settlement in many green spaces around Saanich and this talk will explore how these footprints of the pioneer era are still visible today. 

• Date: Thursday, February 21
• Time: 1 p.m.
• Location: Saanich Centennial Library, 3110 Tillicum Road 

Space is limited, so please register online at gvpl.ca. 

Register and learn more 

Register for the Heritage Week talks at gvpl.ca. More information is available at saanich.ca/archives. 

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Media contact:

Suzanne Hervieux, Archives Specialist
suzanne.hervieux@saanich.ca
250-475-5494 ext. 3478