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Trip Planner :  Canada  /  British Columbia  /  Vancouver Island  /  Victoria Capital Regional District  /  Sidney

Sidney

4.3
Aquariums · Piers & Boardwalks · Dolphin & Whale Watching
Sitting on the northeastern coast of Vancouver Island, the port town of Sidney serves as an important stop on several ferry and cruise-liner routes. A largely industrial town, Sidney sustains its economy primarily through manufacturing, construction, and warehousing industries, which combined employ more than a quarter of local workers. The town also serves as home for an older demographic, wtih a median age almost 10 years higher than that of the rest of Canada. Tourism in Sidney relies largely on its arts and culture scene, as well as accessiblity to nearby natural attractions. Plan your trip to Sidney and other Canada destinations using our handy Canada online driving holiday planner.
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    Top Sidney tours

    FROM $632 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Tour: Victoria and Butchart Gardens from Vancouver
    4.6
    Duration: 13 hours
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    Popular things to do in Sidney

    Sidney Whale Watching ©
    Dolphin / Whale Watching
    Sidney Whale Watching
    4.6
    Duration: 3 hours
    Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea ©
    Aquarium
    Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
    4.2
    Duration: 1 hour
    BC Aviation Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    BC Aviation Museum
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Sidney Pier ©
    Pier / Boardwalk
    Sidney Pier
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Side trips from Sidney

    The Butchart Gardens ©
    Scenic Walking Area
    The Butchart Gardens
    Central Saanich
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Goldstream Provincial Park ©
    Park
    Goldstream Provincial Park
    Langford
    4.7
    Duration: 6 hours
    Victoria Butterfly Gardens ©
    Garden
    Victoria Butterfly Gardens
    Central Saanich
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites ©
    Lighthouse
    Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites
    Colwood
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Sidney

    Lochside Regional Trail ©
    Hiking Trail
    Lochside Regional Trail
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Sidney Spit Marine Park
    Park
    Sidney Spit Marine Park
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Beacon Park ©
    Pier / Boardwalk
    Beacon Park
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada ©
    National Park
    Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours

    Shopping in Sidney

    Mary Winspear Centre ©
    Civic Center
    Mary Winspear Centre
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Tanners Books ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Tanners Books
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Sidney Street Market
    Flea Market
    Sidney Street Market
    4.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Rogers Chocolates ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Rogers Chocolates
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in Sidney

    Red Art Gallery ©
    Art Gallery
    Red Art Gallery
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Sidney Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Sidney Museum
    4.3
    Duration: 1 hour
    Peninsula Gallery ©
    Art Gallery
    Peninsula Gallery
    4.1
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Parks in Sidney

    Tulista Park ©
    Park
    Tulista Park
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

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