Accommodation for Newcomers in Saanich

Immigration Accommodation in Saanich Canada

As a new immigrant arriving in Saanich one of the first tasks is to find short term and long-term accommodation in Saanich for you and your family.

Your first accommodation on arriving in Saanich may be temporary. This is ok, and is the route that most new migration arrivals in Saanich take. Some individuals opt of a good hostel or Serviced Accommodation in Saanich, while some are lucky enough to be able to stay with family or friends in the area. Most new arrivals take a short-term rental while they look for something long term. As with any city, it’s always easier to find someplace new to live once you are already there and Saanich is no different.

Accommodation for newcomers in Saanich Canada guide

You’ve been through the stress and emotional roller coaster involved with securing a visa for Canada and you’ve chosen Saanich as your destination. It’s a charming place with plenty or heritage. Saanich is well known to be extremely welcoming to new migrants.

Here is some background on Saanich for new immigration arrivals.

Finding Immigration Accommodation for Newcomers in Saanich Canada

Most searches begin with a search engine. Local papers in Saanich may well be online and of course, listing sites such as Craigslist and Rentfaster Saanich can be of great help.

What is the cost of short term accommodation in Saanich

The cost of short-term newcomer accommodation in Saanich varies greatly depending on requirements and neighborhoods. Lots of new arrivals to Saanich use Airbnb to give them an indication of short term rental process in Saanich and also the option to book with confidence and security.

Another website that offers the same accommodation as Airbnb.

Rental accommodation in Saanich for newcomers

One you decide to rent an apartment or house there are certain things specific to Canada to keep in mind. For example, make sure to agree who pays for utilities, and who is responsible for removing snow!

Property owners and landlords will usually require payslips or proof of income, bank statements and occasionally they may require references from previous landlords although lots of new immigrants to Saanich were homeowners in their previous country. Sometimes it does help to already have secured employment in the greater Saanich area.

All renters in Saanich have rights, so you need to familiarize yourself with those rights before you sign any agreement. Thankfully there are a number of Organizations set up in Saanich to help. These are called Newcomer services and a list of these can be found here: newcomer service

Newcomer subletting in Saanich Canada

Sometimes when a renter leaves for a few months they will sublet their accommodation. Quite often they leave some furnishings behind and for some newcomers to Saanich this can be an ideal option, especially if you’ve yet to buy furniture or if your shipment is delayed.

Newcomer Immigration Accommodation in Saanich Canada

Hotels for Newcomers in Saanich Canada

Business Name	Rating	Categories	Phone Number	Address
Delta Hotels by Marriott Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort	46 reviews	Hotels	+12503602999	100 Harbour Road, Victoria, BC V9A 0G1, Canada
Mountainside Luxury Resort and Spa	1 review	Hotels		3500 Mayfair Dr, Saanich, BC V8P 1P8, Canada
Inn at Laurel Point	82 reviews	Hotels	+12503868721	680 Montreal St, Victoria, BC V8V 1Z8, Canada
Hotel Zed	39 reviews	Hotels	+12503884345	3110 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8Z 3K4, Canada
Oak Bay Beach Hotel	92 reviews	Hotels	+12505984556	1175 Beach Drive, Victoria, BC V8S 2N2, Canada
Fairmont Empress	382 reviews	Hotels	+12503848111	721 Government Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1W5, Canada
Hotel Rialto	71 reviews	Hotels	+12503834157	1450 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8W 2G1, Canada
Magnolia Hotel & Spa	101 reviews	Hotels	+12503810999	623 Courtney St, Victoria, BC V8W 1B8, Canada
Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites	83 reviews	Hotels	+18006635891	740 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 1B2, Canada
Abigail’s Hotel	58 reviews	Hotels	+12503885363	906 McClure St, Victoria, BC V8V 3E7, Canada

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