Sidney

Sidney by the Sea

146 places52 events coming upPopulation 11,583

Sidney is the closest town to both Swartz Bay and Victoria International Airport, which makes it a practical first or last night on the island. Its main street runs down to the water and carries several bookshops; the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea is at the end of it.

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Oct 18 – Oct 21

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Perfect base for Gulf Islands exploration

Walkable downtown with bookstores and cafes

Take the ferry to Sidney Spit for pristine beaches

Best Times to Visit

spring

Mild weather perfect for walking and ferry trips

summer

Great for island hopping and beach activities

fall

Peaceful atmosphere with beautiful sunsets

winter

Cozy bookshops and indoor attractions

Signature Sidney Experiences

Sidney Spit Marine Park

Booktown Sidney

Gulf Islands Gateway

Ocean Discovery Centre

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Downtown Sidney

Shops and cafes along Beacon Avenue

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Sidney Spit

Protected marine park accessible by ferry

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Anacortes Ferry Terminal

Gateway to Gulf Islands and San Juan Islands

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Tsawwassen Mills

Waterfront residential area

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Sidney Spit
Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre
Beacon Avenue
Gulf Islands Ferry

Kayak Launch, Amherst Ave, Sidney, BC V8L 3R3

4.7(32)

Park & Nature

Bevan Park

2281 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC V8L 1W9, Canada

5.0on Google

Park with play area and gardens in Sidney.

Park & Nature

Seaport Park

9881 Seaport Pl, Sidney, BC V8L 4X3, Canada

5.0on Google

Waterfront walking trails with wildlife viewing and picnic areas, rated 5.0.

Food & drink

Brewery & Winery
Babe's Honey Farm
2042 Mills Rd W W unit 7, Sidney, BC V8L 5X4
5.0(14)Rated 5 out of 5 from 14 reviews
A honey farm on Mills Road in Sidney, in business since 1945. The shop sells honey by the jar or as a bulk refill, plus a Beeline…
Babe's Honey Farm, 2042 Mills Rd W W unit 7, Sidney, BC V8L 5X4
Brewery & Winery
Victoria Distillers
9891 Seaport Pl, Sidney, BC V8L 4X3
4.6(159)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 159 reviews
The distillery on the Sidney waterfront at Seaport Place that makes Empress 1908 Indigo Gin — the one that changes colour — along…
Brewery & Winery
Beacon Brewing
9829 Third St, Sidney, BC V8L 3A7
4.6(102)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 102 reviews
A taproom on Third Street in Sidney pouring Ladder Truck Lager, Capacitor Cold IPA, Disconnect Dark Mild and Power Surge Pale Ale…

Tours & activities

Tours & Activities
Birds of a Feather Marine Ltd.
Tsehum Rd, Sidney, BC V8L 2P6
5.0(10)Rated 5 out of 5 from 10 reviews
Private boat tours from Sidney on an Axopar 28 with a heated cabin, a toilet and room for ten — four inside, six out. Trips…
Birds of a Feather Marine Ltd., Tsehum Rd, Sidney, BC V8L 2P6
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Seaport Yacht Charters
9835 Seaport Pl, Sidney, BC V8L 1S3
4.9(14)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews
Seaport Yacht Charters offers bareboat charters from Port Sidney Marina for cruising within the Gulf Islands and beyond. The fleet…
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Providence1903 Charters Ltd.
9835 Seaport Pl, Sidney, BC V8L 4X3
4.8(18)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 18 reviews
Providence was built in Denmark in 1903 and now sails the southern Gulf Islands from Port Sidney. On a day sail guests can help…

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Park & Nature
Diver’s Point
Diver’s Point, Sidney, BC V8L 1Y3, Canada
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on Google
Diver’s Point, Diver’s Point, Sidney, BC V8L 1Y3, Canada
Tours & Activities
Sidney Whale Watching
2537 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC V8L 1Y3, Canada
4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on Google
Park & Nature
Beacon Park
9801 Seaport Pl, Sidney, BC V8L 4X3, Canada
4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on Google

Spas & wellness

Wellness & Spa
iSpa Wellness
2453 Beacon Ave #304, Sidney, BC V8L 1X7
5.0(132)Rated 5 out of 5 from 132 reviews
iSpa Wellness offers Thai massage, hot oil massage and Thai foot reflexology in Sidney. Practitioners tailor pressure to your…
iSpa Wellness, 2453 Beacon Ave #304, Sidney, BC V8L 1X7
Wellness & Spa
Modern Massage Sidney
2423 Beacon Ave #104, Sidney, BC V8L 1X5
4.8(37)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 37 reviews
Massage and skincare on Beacon Avenue in Sidney, from a non-registered team. An hour's Restore massage is $125 and ninety minutes…
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Phi Massage & Well-Being Ctr
9752 Third St, Sidney, BC V8L 5C5
5.0(70)Rated 5 out of 5 from 70 reviews

Places to stay

Hotel & Accommodation
Corbett House B & B
9651 Fourth St, Sidney, BC V8L 2Y8
4.8(18)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 18 reviews
Two suites in Sidney, each with private entrance, bathroom, queen bed and coffee bar, close to Victoria International Airport and…
Corbett House B & B, 9651 Fourth St, Sidney, BC V8L 2Y8
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Beacon Inn at Sidney
9724 Third St, Sidney, BC V8L 3A2
4.7(131)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 131 reviews
Edwardian inspired B&B accommodation in Sidney by the Sea. Rooms run from Standard, Premium and Superior Rooms to the Saltspring…
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The Latch Inn
2328 Harbour Rd, Sidney, BC V8L 2P8
4.6(191)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 191 reviews
A 1926 Samuel Maclure summer home on Harbour Road in Sidney, next to the marina, now an inn with six guest suites. Overnight…

Mary Winspear Centre

A provincial general election has been called. Final Voting Day is October 24, 2026. You can vote if you are: a Canadian citizen, 18 or older on…

Thu, Oct 22 · 7:00 PM

Middle Aged Boy Band

Mary Winspear Centre$55.65-$58.80

The cast of Middle Aged Boy Band have picked up Canadian Comedy Awards, performed with Second City, and appeared on CBC’s The Debaters, Netflix, and…

Fri, Oct 23 · 7:30 PM

The Great Canadian Roadtrip – SOLD OUT

Mary Winspear Centre$75

The Great Canadian Roadtrip Doc Walker, Michelle Wright & Jason McCoy Get ready for an unforgettable night jamming with Doc Walker, Jason McCoy, and…

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Sat, Oct 24

2026 Provincial Election – Final Voting Day

Mary Winspear Centre

A provincial general election has been called. Final Voting Day is October 24, 2026. You can vote if you are: a Canadian citizen, 18 or older on…

Sat, Oct 24 · 7:30 PM

Barracuda & All Fired Up

Mary Winspear Centre$49

Barracuda & All Fired Up “Tributes to Heart & Pat Benatar” Heart & Pat Benatar have sold over 70 million albums combined and have been performing for…

Oct 23 – Oct 24 · 5:00 PM

Crafted Farmhouse Market

Mary Winspear Centre$5

Crafted Farmhouse Market is a thoughtfully curated artisan market, lovingly showcasing a variety of hand crafted, sustainable and small batch goods.

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First Nation owned whale watching company serving the Saanich Peninsula for over 20 years. Three-hour tours through the Gulf…

Sidney

Places in Sidney

Outdoors

Kayak Launch

Upcoming Events

2026 Provincial Election – Advance Voting

Sidney on the map

Plan your stay in Sidney

Local Insider Tips

Best Times to Visit

spring

summer

fall

winter

Signature Sidney Experiences

Sidney Spit Marine Park

Booktown Sidney

Gulf Islands Gateway

Ocean Discovery Centre

Sidney Travel Guides & Articles

Sidney Travel Guide: Things to Do, See & Experience

Explore Sidney Neighbourhoods

Downtown Sidney

Sidney Spit

Anacortes Ferry Terminal

Tsawwassen Mills

Bevan Park

Seaport Park

Food & drink

Babe's Honey Farm

Victoria Distillers

Beacon Brewing

Tours & activities

Birds of a Feather Marine Ltd.

Seaport Yacht Charters

Providence1903 Charters Ltd.

Family-friendly

Diver’s Point

Sidney Whale Watching

Beacon Park

Spas & wellness

iSpa Wellness

Modern Massage Sidney

Phi Massage & Well-Being Ctr

Places to stay

Corbett House B & B

Beacon Inn at Sidney

The Latch Inn

Middle Aged Boy Band

The Great Canadian Roadtrip – SOLD OUT

2026 Provincial Election – Final Voting Day

Barracuda & All Fired Up

Crafted Farmhouse Market

Map Legend

Sidney weather

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