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Time for You to Visit Lovely, Sidney, B.C.

Time for You to Visit Lovely, Sidney, B.C.

October 29, 2014 by Liz Gardner Leave a Comment

If you are looking for a place to relax, kick off your shoes and enjoy a slower pace of life for a few days, Sidney, British Columbia may just be the place for you. In the middle of our fall or winter there is much to see and do (if you wish) and it seems no matter where you travel you are never far from an ocean view. For me, part of the enjoyment of the visit is the ferry trip from Vancouver (Tswassassen) to Vancouver Island (Schwartz Bay) and return and of course the much milder, almost balmy, winter temperatures make a refreshing change from snow which rarely falls in the Sidney area.

The eagle from The Eagle and Salmon Carving by Karl Morgan, Tsawwassen First Nation at Tsawwassen Quay Market (ferry terminal)
The eagle from The Eagle and Salmon Carving by Karl Morgan, Tsawwassen First Nation at Tsawwassen Quay Market (ferry terminal)

How to find Sidney, B.C.

Sidney is very conveniently located at the northern tip of Saanich Peninsula between the Swartz Bay ferry terminal (from Vancouver) and Victoria, the capital of the province of British Columbia. Ferries also run from Washington, USA to Sidney.

Ferry passing in Active Pass
Ferry passing in Active Pass

Centrally Located Sidney, B.C.

Although Sidney is relatively small (approximately 12,000 residents) it has much to offer especially if you are interested in boating or the ocean; from whale watching to kayaking and bird watching. When heading north from Victoria back to Sidney, the large marinas were obvious from Highway 17 by the many sail boat masts observed en route. Sidney is only 5 minutes from the Victoria airport and the seaplane terminal making access very easy if you decide to fly and not drive.

Welcoming sign to Sidney By-the-Sea
Welcoming sign to Sidney By-the-Sea

Any time is a good time to visit Sidney. We enjoy staying in Sidney and driving to Victoria which is a short 20 minute drive south. A visit to the Legislative Buildings and Victoria Museum are both great places to start your touring. Most of the tourist attractions, such as whale watching, leave from Victoria

Legislative building - an impressive building inside and out
Legislative building – an impressive building inside and out

We always enjoy our time in Sidney whether it is strolling along the walkway and pier or browsing through the many bookstores. The scenery, climate and friendly people always make it well worth the visit. A refreshing change of climate and pace of life.

Butchart Gardens - a lovely place to visit - with flowers and fountains
Butchart Gardens – a lovely place to visit – with flowers and fountains

Links & References

  • Town of Sidney official website
  • Here are lots more things to do in the Saanich Peninsula 
  • The Saanich Peninsula is a great place to grow lemons, feijoas and grapes
  • Orcas are often seen in the waters around Victora and along the B.C. Coast 
  • Places to go and things to do around Victoria
  • Victoria Museum
  • The story of Emily Carr, painter
Emily Carr original art - Victoria Art Gallery
Emily Carr original art – Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

 

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About Liz Gardner

Live in Canada's Pacific Northwest. Dual nationality & personality. Happy gardener all my life. Love my grandkids & our West Coast beaches. Passionate about all things "healthy". Life long learner & asker of "how". Encourager - we all need a little help sometimes. And a sense of humour. Every day is a gift. Read More…

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