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Quadra McKenzie Plan

Project Update

On July 6, 2026, the Quadra McKenzie Plan (QMP) was adopted by Saanich Council, establishing a long-term framework for how this important area will grow and change over the next 20 years and beyond.

To view the Plan, visit the link below:

Project Overview

The Draft Quadra McKenzie Plan envisions vibrant, walkable Centres and Villages linked by Corridors with frequent transit services, and all ages and ability cycling and walking facilities.

The Plan includes the following areas:

  • Quadra McKenzie Centre
  • Shelbourne McKenzie Centre
  • Gordon Head McKenzie Centre (new)
  • McKenzie Corridor
  • Quadra Corridor
  • Four Corners Village

While the Plan sets a clear direction for the future, change will not happen overnight. It is intended to provide vision and guidance over the next 20+ years, helping ensure growth happens in a coordinated, thoughtful way as the area evolves.

By planning ahead, Saanich can better support future housing and employment growth in well-designed urban areas, while improving connections between neighbourhoods and helping ensure residents can benefit from more services and amenities close to home.

Key items in the Plan include:

  • Identifying the location of new housing options;
  • Linking active transportation and transit infrastructure with development;
  • Providing walkable access to community amenities and services; and
  • Identifying how the redevelopment of major sites can contribute to the area.

Plan Development Process

The planning process has involved the development and refinement of multiple iterations of the Quadra McKenzie Plan. The Plan reflects nearly three years of planning, technical analysis, public engagement and Council deliberation. Throughout the process, the QMP was refined in response to community feedback to help balance growth with livability, transportation choices, public realm improvements and environmental sustainability.

Current and Previous Plans

Final Quadra McKenzie Plan (July 2026)

Project Background

The Draft Quadra McKenzie Plan promotes sustainable land use principles and accommodates new housing and employment growth within well designed Centres, Corridors and Villages (CCV).

Click here to watch a video about Centre Corridor and Village Planning

A detailed Terms of Reference for the Quadra McKenzie Study was endorsed by Council at the Committee of the Whole meeting on August 8, 2022. The Report to Council and the Terms of Reference are linked below:

Relationship to the Official Community Plan

The Official Community Plan is a District-wide document that sets out a long-term vision for the community and guides growth and change in Saanich. The OCP works together with other plans and several of the core concepts introduced in the newly-adopted OCP will be further implemented through the Quadra McKenzie Study.

Contact Us

Community Planning

E-mail: qmp@saanich.ca

Phone: 250-475-5471

Resources

PHASE 4 MATERIALS


PHASE 3 MATERIALS

Note: The Comparison Report is best viewed on desktop to see a list of changes. Download the PDF to your computer and open the file to view a list of changes.


MCKENZIE AVENUE RAPID BUS CORRIDOR STUDY


PHASE 2 ENGAGEMENT MATERIALS (2023-2024)



BACKGROUND INFORMATION


OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN (OCP)


EXTERNAL RESOURCES

Phases

Phases overview
Phase 1: PHASE 1: Project Initiation
PHASE 1: Project Initiation
Phase 2: PHASE 2a: Concept Development
PHASE 2a: Concept Development
Phase 3: PHASE 2b: Plan Development
PHASE 2b: Plan Development
Phase 4: PHASE 3: Draft Plan Refinement
PHASE 3: Draft Plan Refinement
Phase 5: PHASE 4: Draft Plan Consultation & Refinement
PHASE 4: Draft Plan Consultation & Refinement
Phase 6: PHASE 5: Plan Finalization
PHASE 5: Plan Finalization

PHASE 5: Plan Finalization

December 1, 2026 8:00 AM - June 19, 2027 7:00 AM

Events

Past events