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  • Birds of a Feather Marine Ltd. in Sidney

    Tours & Activities

    Birds of a Feather Marine Ltd.

    Sidney

    5.0(10)Rated 5 out of 5 from 10 reviews
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    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., Sidney
  • Beacon Brewing in Sidney

    Brewery & Winery

    Beacon Brewing

    Sidney

    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…

    Beacon Brewing, Sidney
  • Hotel & Accommodation

    Island View Beach Regional Park Campground (May-Thanksgiving)

    Sidney

    4.4(276)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 276 reviews

    Seasonal campground on the eastern shore of the Saanich Peninsula, operating from the Victoria Day long weekend in May to the Thanksgiving Day long weekend in October. The campground has 18…

    Island View Beach Regional Park Campground (May-Thanksgiving), Sidney
  • Bamberton Campsite in Sidney

    Hotel & Accommodation

    Bamberton Campsite

    Sidney

    4.4(297)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 297 reviews

    A vehicle-accessible campground in forest on southern Vancouver Island, 45 km north of Victoria. A 1.5 km trail connects the…

    Bamberton Campsite, Sidney
  • Hotel & Accommodation

    Oceanside Resort | A Parkbridge RV Resort

    Sidney

    4.3(359)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 359 reviews

    Open year round on the Pacific Ocean shores of the Saanich Peninsula, minutes from Swartz Bay BC Ferries terminal. Spacious, full service seasonal and overnight RV sites. Facilities include…

    Oceanside Resort | A Parkbridge RV Resort, Sidney
  • Hotel & Accommodation

    Cedar Springs Ranch

    Sidney

    3.8(217)Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 217 reviews

    Campground in Malahat, a 20-minute drive from Victoria. Fully serviced RV sites with power, water, and sewer hookups, unserviced tenting sites, group campsites among towering cedars, and…

    Cedar Springs Ranch, Sidney
  • North Saanich Oceanside Lodge - EMR Vacation Rentals in Sidney

    Hotel & Accommodation

    North Saanich Oceanside Lodge - EMR Vacation Rentals

    Sidney

    5.0(3)Rated 5 out of 5 from 3 reviews

    Oceanside Lodge has six bedrooms and six bathrooms in North Saanich, sleeping up to 12 guests. An infinity edge pool and hot tub…

    North Saanich Oceanside Lodge - EMR Vacation Rentals, Sidney
  • Park & Nature

    Bevan Park

    Sidney

    Kid friendly
    5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on Google

    Park with play area and gardens in Sidney.

    Bevan Park, Sidney
  • Park & Nature

    Seaport Park

    Sidney

    Romantic
    5.0on GoogleRated 5 out of 5 on Google

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

    Seaport Park, Sidney
  • Park & Nature

    Gulf Islands National Park Reserve

    Sidney

    Romantic
    4.8on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google

    National park reserve in the Gulf Islands with kayaking and birdwatching opportunities.

    Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, Sidney
  • Lochside Waterfront Park in Sidney

    Park & Nature

    Lochside Waterfront Park

    Sidney

    4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on Google

    North Saanich park on Lochside Dr with trails and cycling access, rated 4.7.

    Lochside Waterfront Park, Sidney
  • Park & Nature

    ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean Provincial Park

    Sidney

    4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on Google

    Trails for hiking and wildlife viewing, with picnic areas.

    ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean Provincial Park, Sidney
  • Reay Creek Park in Sidney

    Park & Nature

    Reay Creek Park

    Sidney

    4.7on GoogleRated 4.7 out of 5 on Google

    Wildlife watching trails and picnic areas along Reay Creek.

    Reay Creek Park, Sidney
  • Park & Nature

    Beacon Park

    Sidney

    4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on Google
    Beacon Park, Sidney
  • Park & Nature

    Cy Hampson Park

    Sidney

    RomanticKid friendly
    4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on Google

    Off-leash dog area, playground, trails and ocean views along Lochside Drive.

    Cy Hampson Park, Sidney
  • Park & Nature

    Eastview Park

    Sidney

    4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on Google

    Neighbourhood park in Sidney with trails and birdwatching habitat.

    Eastview Park, Sidney
  • Park & Nature

    Horth Hill Regional Park

    Sidney

    4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on Google

    Regional park with hiking trails and picnic areas.

    Horth Hill Regional Park, Sidney
  • Park & Nature

    Iroquois Park

    Sidney

    Kid friendly
    4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on Google

    Playground, splash pad, tennis and pickleball courts in Sidney.

    Iroquois Park, Sidney
  • Park & Nature

    Island View Beach Regional Park

    Sidney

    4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on Google

    Beachcombing, kayaking and hiking trails at Island View Beach.

    Island View Beach Regional Park, Sidney
  • Museum & Gallery

    Sidney Museum

    Sidney

    Kid friendly
    4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on Google

    Local history museum covering W̱SÁNEĆ heritage, ecology and settlement history. The recurring LEGO brick exhibition runs alongside rotating shows; the current Chinese immigration display…

    Sidney Museum, Sidney
  • Restaurant

    The Five & Dime Diner

    Sidney·$$

    Romantic
    4.6on GoogleRated 4.6 out of 5 on Google

    Diner serving all-day breakfast, comfort food, and milkshakes.

    The Five & Dime Diner, Sidney
  • Attraction

    Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea

    Sidney·$$

    4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on Google

    Hands-on aquarium focused on Salish Sea ecosystems, offering self-guided visits and daily tours. The largest aquarium on Vancouver Island and the only one in Greater Victoria.

    Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, Sidney
  • Beach

    Glass Beach

    Sidney

    4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on Google

    Sidney beach known for sea glass beachcombing.

    Glass Beach, Sidney
  • Park & Nature

    Resthaven Park

    Sidney

    Kid friendly
    4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on Google

    Birdwatching and picnic areas on the Sidney waterfront.

    Resthaven Park, Sidney
  • Park & Nature

    Sidney Spit

    Sidney

    4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on Google

    Gulf Islands spit with beach and nature trails.

    Sidney Spit, Sidney
  • Tulista Park in Sidney

    Park & Nature

    Tulista Park

    Sidney

    Kid friendly
    4.5on GoogleRated 4.5 out of 5 on Google

    Waterfront park with playground, art center, and walking trails.

    Tulista Park, Sidney
  • Park & Nature

    Resthaven Linear Park

    Sidney

    Kid friendly
    4.3on GoogleRated 4.3 out of 5 on Google

    Playground, picnic areas, and paths following a linear corridor.

    Resthaven Linear Park, Sidney
  • Park & Nature

    Lochside Regional Trail

    Sidney

    Kid friendly

    Sidney trail open daily from 6 AM to 9 PM.

    Lochside Regional Trail, Sidney
  • Park & Nature

    Sidney Spit Marine Park

    Sidney

    Kid friendly

    Marine park and beach, open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily.

    Sidney Spit Marine Park, Sidney
  • Park & Nature

    Sidney Waterfront Walkway

    Sidney

    Waterfront path in Sidney, open daily 9 AM to 5 PM.

    Sidney Waterfront Walkway, Sidney
  • Cafe

    The Roost Farm Bakery

    Sidney·$

    The Roost Farm Bakery, Sidney
  • Shopping

    Violet Grove Farms

    Sidney

    Violet Grove Farms welcomes custom and special occasion flower orders and group bookings for flower arranging parties. Its U-pick orchard has 8 varieties of apples and 3 types of pears, all…

    Violet Grove Farms, Sidney
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