We welcome everyone!
Accessible Facilities
Our Recreation Centres have:
- Designated disabled parking stalls
- Extra wide parking stalls for ramped accessible vehicles
- Automatic doors into the building
Our Recreation Centres have many other accessible features. View our Recreation Centre pages for details.
Inclusion Services
Accessibility in Saanich is about enabling everyone to participate fully in our Parks and Recreation services. We envision a barrier-free community for all.
Residents may apply for a Leisure Assistant Pass directly through Saanich Parks, Recreation and Community Services. This pass is for people with disabilities, of all ages, who require the assistance of a support person for leisure activities. Upon presentation of the Leisure Assistant Pass at a participating venue, one support person will be given free or reduced admission. The intention is to facilitate participation, while ensuring the person with a disability does not pay double for admission. Visit any Saanich Recreation Centre, send an email to recreation@saanich.ca or phone us at 250-475-5422 to sign up.
- Leisure Assistant Pass - Information and Application Form
Leisure Assistant Pass Participating Venue List
Spring / Summer Camps or Inclusion Services
Our Inclusion support program allows families to apply for additional support for their campers, allowing individuals who need additional assistance to participate in camps, the support of a qualified program leader. This program is designed for 5-12 yr olds, and staff are limited in support they are able to provide. Campers must be able to use the washroom, change and transfer independently, and administer their own medications. Spots are limited.
Families interested in applying for this program will register for a spot in “Inclusion Services” available on the same day registration opens. Each week will have a separate barcode, and families can register up to four weeks maximum in the summer months. Each camper will require a new intake form each year:
For any more information please reach out to Inclusion@saanich.ca or Disability Inclusion Programmer - Loryn.Anderson@saanich.ca (250) 475-5473
Specific Information for Families with Supported Child Development (SCD) Funding
If you have funding through SCD and wish to send your child to camp with an Independent Support Worker or family member (someone not affiliated with Saanich), please contact Loryn.Anderson@saanich.ca