Stay up to date with local year round events.
Events happening in Sidney
https://www.exploresidney.ca/events/
Events at the Mary Winspear Centre
https://www.marywinspear.ca/calendar-node-field-event-date/month
Butchart Gardens
Visit the world class destination, one of the top tourist attractions ranked by USA Today, CNN and National Geographic as one of the top display gardens in the World, is only a short 20-30 minute drive from Sidney B.C.
https://www.butchartgardens.com/
Butterfly Gardens
Victoria Butterfly Gardens offers a unique opportunity for people of all ages to experience the beauty and curiosity of a tropical jungle up close. With surprises at every turn, you’ll encounter poison dart frogs, tortoises, large iguanas, a flamingo, free flying tropical birds and more. Stroll through and marvel at our lush gardens including tropical flowers, carnivorous plants and fruits of the world. Your jungle awaits.
See our front desk for 20% discounts at this attraction during your stay
Sidney Whale Watching
Sidney Whale Watching is a family-owned and operated company serving Sidney and the Saanich Peninsula for over 20 years. Each of our team members loves what we do, and therefore, we strive to make our tours as memorable as possible. We all agree that there is no better day than a day spent on the water.
https://sidneywhalewatching.com/
Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre
As a not-for-profit community organization, the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea connects the public with the Salish Sea Bioregion and its ecosystems through engagement, knowledge and awareness. This one-of-a-kind aquarium and learning centre offers an interactive, informative and hands-on experience with the Salish Sea through self-guided visits, daily programs, group and school bookings, and special events and lectures.
https://www.salishseacentre.org/
Sidney Museum
Take a walk through time and discover the history of Sidney, North Saanich, and the greater Saanich Peninsula in our permanent displays of W̱SÁNEĆ and settler communities including, industry, transportation, agriculture, domestic life, and other social history.
Adventure Co Destinations
Port Sidney Marina puts you in the heart of Sidney and on the doorsteps of the Gulf and San Juan Islands. A perfect place to start exploring. The waters off of Port Sidney are located in the middle of orca feeding grounds. The area has great fishing and touring adventures that take advantage of this beautiful island port. Port Sidney Marina Adventure Centre offers Tall Ship Sailing Cruises, Guided Jet Ski Tours, Boat Charters, Learn to Sail and E-bike Rentals. Visit our website for more info
BC Aviation Museum
The British Columbia Aviation Museum is a major attraction on Vancouver Island. It is located next to Victoria International Airport, On the south-east corner of the airport lands (see directions). In our Museum, there are many interesting aircraft, engines, pictures, models and artefacts. Including the newest addition to the Museum the Hawaii Mars Bomber, check out the website for viewing availability.
We have civilian and commercial aircraft, as well as military aircraft, all of which made contributions to British Columbia’s aviation history.
Star Cinema
Straightforward, locally owned cinema featuring new releases, including big-budget & indie films.
Sea Cider Farm and Ciderhouse
Sea Cider opened its farm gate for business in 2007 when owner Kristen Needham purchased the property with a vision of creating an organic farm and orchard and producing traditional fermented artisan ciders. Since then, we’ve grown to an annual cider production of over 16,000 cases and growing. We continue to pride ourselves on crafting traditionally fermented ciders from organically grown apples, and our award-winning cider is now available throughout Western North America.
Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse has also become one of the top Agri-tourism attractions in Victoria and Vancouver Island.
Relax at our cider house, and drink in the panoramic water views overlooking our orchard across the Haro Straight to James Island. The Ciderhouse is open for tastings and tours year-round. Enjoy a flight of ciders paired with organic cheese and other local delectables.
Sea Cider is also the perfect venue small weddings, corporate events, family functions and wellness retreats.
Panorama Recreation Centre
Panorama is proud to provide an extensive offering of programs, activities and events to the community. Facilities include: aquatic centre, two skating arena, four indoor and two outdoor tennis courts, two indoor squash courts, large weight room and multipurpose space, fitness and yoga studio and indoor cycling studio.
https://www.crd.bc.ca/panorama
Russ Hayes
Since 1985, we have been helping everyone from the young to the young at heart enjoy the wonderful world of cycling. Be it choosing your child’s first run bike, building your dream racing machine, or finding just the right basket for your morning commute, we are here to help put a big smile on your face. We hope to see you soon in our Sidney, BC store, located at 2426A Bevan Ave.
Heritage Acres
Family-friendly attraction with heritage farm buildings, old tractors & a seasonal mini train ride.
Island View Mini Golf
Island View Mini Golf is a beautifully landscaped mini-golf course right in the heart of farm country in Central Saanich, near Victoria. Enjoy the challenging 18 hole course created around a scenic pond fed by artesian springs, ringed by imaginative rock work amid streams, ponds, fountains and exotic and native plantings.
https://www.islandviewgolf.ca/
Miracle Lanes Bowling
Miracle Lanes is a family owned five-pin bowling centre located in Greater Victoria, BC .
Victoria Distillers
For more than ten years, Victoria Distillers has been producing some of Canada’s finest handmade spirits. Our unique waterfront location in Sidney, British Columbia, houses the copper pot stills that produce our range of spirits – most notably, our award-winning gins.
We are not offering distillery tours, but our retail space is open, and we offer tastings. Come and visit us for all your cocktail needs on Thursday and Friday from 12 pm to 5 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. We can’t wait to see you!
https://victoriadistillers.com/
Small Gods Brewing Co.
Small Gods Brewing Co. is a family-owned-and-operated brewery designed to fit into the community of Sidney by the Sea.
Beacon Brewing
We are a small batch, non-distribution brewery with tasting room located in beautiful downtown Sidney, within the Oceanna building complex.
Beacon Brewing is a family owned and operated small business run by Alexa, Tristan and Steven. A husband, wife and brother/brother-in-law team that are committed to supporting the community they live in and call home using as many local ingredients and supporting as many local companies as possible.
Deep Cove Winery
Deep Cove Winery is nestled between the rolling hills of Horth Hill Regional Park and the shimmering shores of Deep Cove Beach. Boasting three acres of grapes, planted over 22 years ago, our winery is situated in the warmest spot in the region, creating an ideal climate for growing grapes.
As a local, family owned and operated winery, we are proud of each and every bottle we produce. All our wine is hand-crafted with care and cellar aged to perfection. Every sip is a celebration of our commitment to quality and sustainability.
As the sun sets over the vineyard, we are reminded of the beauty of this magical place. We look forward to welcoming you to experience the tranquillity of Deep Cove Winery.
https://www.deepcovewinery.ca/
Roost Farm Winery
The Roost is located in North Saanich, British Columbia with our vineyard planted in 2008 and a proven winemaker moving up from Oregon’s Willamette Valley, we now offer a diverse portfolio of wines in both our Bistro and Tasting Room to round out our selection of other hand crafted offerings.
Greater Victoria Attractions
Goldstream Park
Trails range from easy, wheelchair-accessible walks to strenuous hikes and track along creeks, through forested uplands and past abandoned gold diggings from the days of the Gold Rush. More adventurous hikers can climb to the top of one of the highest points in Greater Victoria, which is Mount Finlayson, a recent addition to the park in 1994. Another trail leads you to stunning Niagara Falls, which cascades 47.5 metres down a rock cliff into a crystal clear canyon pool below.
https://bcparks.ca/goldstream-park/
Wild Play
Test your balance, strength, and coordination as you progress from our beginner-friendly Classic Courses to our more challenging Extreme Courses. We offer Kids Courses, too, so the whole family can join in the fun!
Flying Squirrel
A world where the wall becomes the floor! Flying Squirrel is Canada’s largest and most exciting spring-loaded urban playground with a wide range of attractions.
https://flyingsquirrelsports.ca/victoria-british-columbia/
Malahat Skywalk
Malahat SkyWalk offers the ultimate Island experience where explorers of all ages can enjoy breathtaking views and adventure, high among the trees and surrounded by the sea.
Miniature World
Welcome to Miniature World — one of the most popular tourist attractions in downtown Victoria, BC, Canada. Your visit here will be a memorable experience for years to come. You’ll feel a lasting desire to return! Welcome to the little people’s Wonderful World of Smallness, walk down its road — step into the Story Books of fact, fiction and fantasy. Return to those fond memories of yesteryear, those childhood dreams and history’s greatest moments!
We are very excited to announce we now have 2 Flow and 1 Tesla charging stations for your use at no charge (until further notice) during your stay.