Two Elections, Two Dates
This October, Saanich residents will vote in two separate elections, one week apart. They have different dates, different voting locations, and different rules. Here's what you need to know so your voice counts in both.
At a Glance
| Saanich Municipal Election | BC Provincial Election | |
|---|---|---|
| Voting day | Saturday, October 17 | Saturday, October 24 |
| You're electing | Mayor and Council | Your MLA |
| Run by | District of Saanich | Elections BC |
| Advance voting | October 7, 13 and 14 | October 16 to 21 |
| More info | saanich.ca/elections | elections.bc.ca |
Saanich Municipal Election – October 17
Advance voting
Wednesday, October 7, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Saanich Municipal Hall (770 Vernon Ave) and Hellenic Community Centre (4648 Elk Lake Dr)
Tuesday, October 13, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Saanich Municipal Hall and Cedar Hill Recreation Centre (3220 Cedar Hill Rd)
Wednesday, October 14: Hellenic Community Centre (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) and UVic Student Union Building, Michele Pujol Room (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
General voting day: Saturday, October 17, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Voting places are open across Saanich at schools and community centres. See the full list in the District of Saanich's guide here
Voting by mail: Apply at saanich.ca/vote-by-mail by 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 15. Your ballot must be received by 8 p.m. on October 17. Once you've registered to vote by mail, you can't vote in person.
Questions? Contact the District of Saanich at elections@saanich.ca or 250-475-5501.
Voting on October 17? Go to the right place.
On Saturday, October 17, Saanich's municipal voting places are open. These are separate elections at separate locations. To vote for Mayor and Council, go to a Saanich municipal voting place.