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Town in British Columbia, Canada
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Sidney is a town of about 11,500 people (2016) north of Victoria, on Vancouver Island. It is generally considered part of the Victoria metropolitan area.
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In Sidney on the north edge of the Victoria International Airport. Displays, artifacts, restored historical aircraft and an ongoing vintage aircraft restoration workshop.
Includes Sidney Spit; other "Gulf Islands National Park Reserve" properties on Saturna, Mayne and Pender Islands can be accessed by BC Ferries, while the smaller islands of D'Arcy, Isle-de-Lis (Rum Island), Princess Margaret (Portland Island), Prevost, Russell, Cabbage and Tumbo can be best accessed by private watercraft or marine charter. Visit the islands for whale-watching, bird-watching, kayaking and scuba-diving.
Features displays about the history of the surrounding Peninsula, the natural history of the area, the First Nations, the railways on the Saanich Peninsula, and numerous temporary exhibits.
Accessed by private ferry. Sidney Spit also offers incredible opportunities for bird watching, as Sidney Island is a popular stop-over for migrating shorebirds. Visitors who wish to camp at Sidney Spit must be registered at a designated campsite before the last ferry leaves the island for the day. Please note that while there is water available on Sidney Spit, it contains high levels of sodium and may not be suitable for people with heart or kidney ailments.
174 hectares of woodland with 6 km of hiking trails on top of Mt Newton; no vehicle access in winter.
Bird watching. The adjoining Sidney Channel Important Bird Area is an internationally recognized site important to a variety of seabirds and waterfowl.
Specializes in fish & chips.
Greek cuisine.
Asian cuisine; reservations recommended.
An artisan farm-to-table restaurant serving west coast and Italian fare.
Elevated pub fare & seasonal draft beer offered in a warm, casual setting with a patio & buzzy vibe.
Classic comfort food & drinks in a family-friendly setting with nautical decor & views of the water.
Italian fare of favourite items such as flatbreads, paninis, fresh seafood and beautiful house-made desserts.
Coffee shop serving baked goods made from scratch and fresh daily.
Quaint coffee house with baked goods and sandwiches.
Chinese restaurant with favourites like Chow Mein, Chop Suey and Egg Foo Young.
Casual storefront diner & coffee shop offering hearty breakfast, brunch & lunch menus all day.
Family-run restaurant serving up delectable dishes to Sidney residents with a fast and friendly service.
Coffee and Home Made Meals from Scratch.
Quality coffee, savoury and sweet food with many plant-based options.
Indian food.
Italian deli with coffee, pastries and sandwiches.
Coffee beverages, baked goods, paninis, soup, light lunches, bubble tea & smoothies.
Café with unique dishes like breakfast poutine, pulled pork bennies & lunch items such as chicken tenders & sandwiches.
Hip café next to the airport with coffee, sandwiches and a signature wonton soup made Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Bar and restaurant with pub favourites like burgers, chicken strips, nachos etc.
Farm-to-table café focusing on local meats and produce with a rotating daily menu.
Classy upscale west coast restaurant with burgers, sockeye salmon, steaks etc.
Breakfast and lunch spot with coffee, burgers, omelettes and milkshakes.
Traditional Vietnamese dishes such as beef pho, chicken pork pho, fish noodle soup and banh mi.
Italian restaurant with fresh made pastas and woodfire Neopalitan pizzas.
Easygoing restaurant serving hearty all-day breakfast alongside burgers, salads & sandwiches.
Local coffee shop chain with baked goods and sandwiches.
Thai restaurant serving stir-fry, curry and noodles.
Mexican casual dining with favourites such as tacos, burritos, enchiladas and quesadillas.
Korean and Japanese cuisine.
Takeaway spot with hotdogs, milkshakes and ice cream.
Family-owned and -operated Greek steakhouse & restaurant serving Sidney since the 1980s. Take out only.
Elevated French-inspired cuisine with fresh, local ingredients from the Saanich Peninsula and surrounding areas.
Chinese restaurant specializing in wontons and dumplings.
Sophisticated artisan cheese and wine bar/deli with international products and appetizers.
Hip craft brewery with large selection of beer and sandwiches.
Small batch craft brewery with beer and snacks.
Tasting room featuring gin and cocktails from award winning distillery.
Convenient to BC Ferries, Washington State Ferry Terminal, Victoria International Airport, and Greater Victoria Area.
Minutes from the BC Ferries terminal; a good base to start exploring Gulf Islands National Park Reserve.
Organic cotton and Alpaca wool handmade clothing.
Jewellery and home decor shop with a large selection of Pandora bracelets and accessories.
By car
Sidney sits along Highway 17, which bisects the town from north to south. Highway 17 connects Victoria and Victoria (Swartz Bay) ferry terminal.
By plane
25 hours), and from Vancouver (30 minutes).
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