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Wooden diver sculpture on Sidney’s waterfront promenade overlooking the ocean, with people sitting on benches and the Sidney Pier and Blue Crab building visible in the distance under a clear blue sky.

Things to do in Sidney BC

Recommended Things To Do: Sidney

A list of the best hikes, beaches and experiences around Sidney

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Victoria Observatory located at the top of the hill looking over Victoria BC the Plaskett Telescope finds it's home at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory
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Victoria Observatory | Centre of the Universe
Historic observatory in Victoria with guided tours, hands-on exhibits and top city views. Learn about the Plaskett Telescope ...
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Butchart Gardens fountain
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Butchart Gardens
Plan a visit to Butchart Gardens in Victoria BC with a local guide to seasons, tickets, tours, transit, and tips for making t...
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Beacon Avenue in Sidney BC looking toward the waterfront, with a landscaped roundabout planted with manicured hedges and pink and white flowers in the foreground and the Sidney Cannery building visible on the right
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Sidney’s Beacon Ave
Beacon Avenue is the main street in downtown Sidney, BC, lined with independent bookstores, art galleries, cafes, and boutiqu...
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A blue Mobi-Mat accessibility mat laid across sand and driftwood at Island View Beach Regional Park, running from the upland path down to the water's edge, with islands visible across the strait.
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Island View Beach Regional Park
Stroll a flat seaside trail at Island View Beach Regional Park in Sidney for Haro Strait views, birdwatching, picnics and sea...
  • 2.5km
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Hawaii Mars: A wide-angle view of the Hawaii Mars water bomber, painted in red and white with its wings and four propellers prominently displayed against a clear blue sky.
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BC Aviation Museum
Aviation enthusiasts will find plenty to pique their interest at the BC Aviation Museum, boasting an impressive civilian and ...
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Panoramic view from the south ridge of Mount Douglas overlooking a suburban area with the ocean in the distance, under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
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PKOLS – Mount Douglas Park in Greater Victoria
PKOLS Mount Douglas Park in Victoria offers signed forest trails, a scenic summit lookout, beach access, and multiple parking...
  • 4km
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Satellite Fish Co. Fish Market on a wooden pier extending over the Strait of Georgia in Sidney, BC, with chain-link bollards in the foreground and Gulf Islands visible in the distance.
Sidney Waterfront Walk
The Sidney Waterfront Walkway is a 2.5 km flat, paved path along the Salish Sea in downtown Sidney, BC, connecting Beacon Par...
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Massey Harris Pony tractor with a stuffed bear seated at the wheel, displayed in the Sidney Museum alongside vintage farm equipment, LEGO tractor sets in glass cases, and antique two-man saws hanging on cedar board walls
Sidney Museum
The Sidney Museum and Archives is a community history museum at 2423 Beacon Avenue in downtown Sidney, BC, free by donation a...
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Sidney Island
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Sidney Spit
Take a quick ferry to Sidney Spit, where visitors can enjoy picnicking, beachcombing, hiking, and camping. Enjoy one of the m...
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