Saanich Inlet, Salt water inlet in British Columbia, Canada.
Saanich Inlet stretches 25 kilometers between the Saanich Peninsula and Malahat highlands, reaching depths of 226 meters with a surface area of 67 square kilometers.
The inlet has provided fishing grounds and resources to Coast Salish First Nations communities for over seven thousand years, with multiple reserves established along its shoreline.
Five First Nations communities maintain their traditions along the inlet, where fishing practices and marine resource management continue through generations.
The waters support various recreational activities including kayaking, sailing, diving, and seasonal fishing for crabs and prawns during designated periods.
The inlet contains deep anoxic waters due to a shallow 70-meter sill at its entrance, creating conditions that preserve detailed sedimentary records spanning 13,000 years.
Location: British Columbia
Part of: Salish Sea
GPS coordinates: 48.60000,-123.50000
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:57
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