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The Town of Sidney is located on the Saanich Peninsula, on Vancouver Island, approximately 20 Kilometers north of Victoria, the Capital City of British Columbia. Sidney was incorporated as a village in 1952, has enjoyed steady growth, and is now a town with a population in excess of 11,000 people. It can be reached by air or sea from the mainland and is the main business anchor for the Peninsula.
The Town of Sidney was incorporated (as a Town) in 1967. It has a population of 11,000 and is located on southern Vancouver Island, north of Victoria, with full service marinas within walking distance of the downtown core. Butchart Gardens, Victoria International Airport and the British Columbia Ferries are just minutes away. There are many inlets and nearby islands, along with many points of interest.
Come and stroll along the waterfront to the Centennial Bandstand and enjoy a musical interlude, a sailboat regatta or ride the "Little Ferry" to Sidney Spit Marine Park for picnics, beachcombing and camping. Sidney by the Sea also offers boating, kayaking, canoeing, scuba diving, golfing, biking, tennis, boat charters, hotels/motels/bed and breakfast, and moorage.
Sidney offers a grand selection of friendly restaurants, outdoor cafes’ and pubs where you can enjoy the sunshine and fresh seafood or discover the shopping destination of the Peninsula. The Town of Sidney has over 100 shops, boutiques and art galleries.
Enjoy special Town events, such as:
- Sidney Days/Canada Day Celebrations;
- Musical Concerts at the Bandstand (July through September);
- Sidney Summer Market;
- Lighted Boat Sail Past & Santa Parade
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