Victoria Neighbourhoods – Sidney BC

Take everything that you love about life on the South Island, squeeze it into a small seaside town, and you have Sidney.

Prepare to be enchanted.

Overlooking the ocean, the natural beauty of bucolic Sidney draws visitors from all over the world. It is an explorer's paradise. Bike or stroll the walkway around the sea's edge while admiring sculptures by local artists. Take an Eco-Tour, go diving off Sidney Pier, enjoy boating in the sunny harbour, or take a tiny ferry to Sidney Spit Marine Park - an island jewel with scenic beaches, salt marshes, and tidal flats. 

Art and culture abound in this picturesque town. The Mary Winspear Centre -- a state-of-the-art event, conference and theatre facility -- regularly features top international performers.
Refurbished and shiny, the Star Cinema shows Hollywood's masterpieces and Indie gems. Sidney is replete with elegant high-end art galleries, featuring world-renowned artists such as Robert Bateman. The Peninsula Gallery, The Village Gallery, Laroch Fine Art Gallery, and the New West Gallery are just a few teasers. Charming boutiques, like the Tivoli Gallery, adorn Beacon Avenue, offering traditional Native Art and unique handicrafts by local artisans.

Sidney is known as 'Book Town'. Each store has its own personal style and treasures: Tanner's Books, The Haunted Bookshop, and Galleon Books and Antiques top the list. Learn about aviation history at the BC Aviation Museum. The Sidney Museum and Archives is heaven for history buffs and features popular LEGO exhibits. Fine dining and ambrosial food are commonplace around Sidney, such as the iconic Latch Restaurant and the Sea Glass Waterfront Grill.

Family-friendly Sidney is fun for all ages. The local aquarium, The Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, showcases 160 species of marine life. Search for precious gemstones at Mineral World and the Scratch Patch. Many recreation centres treat locals to exercise, life-long learning, and relaxing pools and jacuzzis. The major rec centre for Sidney is Panorama Recreation Centre, (https://www.crd.bc.ca/panorama), which also includes Greenglade Community Centre. For the 55+ crowd, the Shoal Centre has something for everyone. (https://beaconcs.ca/services-programs/shoal-centre-for-seniors)

Schools near Sidney include Parkland Secondary, Sidney Elementary, and Kelset Elementary.

Relish the good life in Sidney. Small on size. Big on joyful living.