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PARKING IN SIDNEY

The Town of Sidney offers plenty of free parking, including overnight parking. Downtown parking has 1, 2, 3, or 24-hour parking limits. For detailed information on other parking options visit sidney.ca

butchartgardens.com

Over 100 years in bloom

Open every day of the year

BOAT LAUNCH & PARKING

Tulista Park9565 5th Street

Iroquois Park2295 Ocean Avenue

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS

The Town of Sidney has 4 level 2 EV chargers available 24 hours a day:

• 2343 Beacon Avenue• 9751 3rd Street• 2544 Beacon Avenue• 2440 Sidney Avenue

BIKE RACK LOCATIONS

• 9768 5th Street• 2281 Beacon Avenue• 9805 Seaport Place• 2406 Beacon Avenue• 2384 Beacon Avenue• 10091 Resthaven Drive• 2400 Bevan Avenue• 9835 Seaport Place• 9811 Seaport Place

• 9810 7th Street• 2423 Beacon Avenue• 2243 Beacon Avenue • 2400 Sidney Avenue• 2379 Beacon Avenue• 9895 4th Avenue• 2285 Ocean Avenue• 9884 Third Street• 9842 Sidney Avenue

Lot A - pay and long term parking9741 2nd StreetLot B - 3 hour parking9821 3rd StreetLot C - 3 hour parking9843 4th StreetLot E - 3 hour parking2330 Bevan AvenueLot F - 3 hour parking9751 3rd Street

RV & OVERSIZE VEHICLE PARKING

Mary Winspear Centre2243 Beacon Avenue250-656-0275Power and showers available, see the front desk to purchase a pass and for more information.

Welcome to Sidney by the Sea! We hope you enjoy exploring our charming town and discovering what makes Sidney such a remarkable place. Nestled on the edge of the Salish Sea, with spectacular views of the Gulf Islands, San Juan Islands and Mount Baker, Sidney offers a fascinating array of fun and memorable things to do. This guide contains detailed information about Sidney, as well as experiences and activities to inspire you! You will soon realize why locals love living here and why visitors return every year. So take some time, relax, and enjoy your Sidney Experience.

Table of Contents Transportation . . . . . . . 2

For the Art & Culture Buff . . . . . . . . . . 4

Attractions . . . . . . . . . . 6

Annual Events . . . . . . . . 8

Where to Eat . . . . . . . . 10

Where to Stay . . . . . . . 13

For the Outdoorsy Type . . . . . . 14

Wineries & Farms . . . 16

Retail Therapy . . . . . . . 17

Shopping . . . . . . . . . . 19

For the Wee Ones . . . . 26

Salons & Spas . . . . . . . 28

Sidney’s Historical Roots . . . . . . 30

Useful Information . . . 32

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BY SEA BC Ferries888-223-3779bcferries.com

Washington State Ferries888-808-7977wsdot.wa.gov/ferries M.V. Coho888-993-3779cohoferry.com Victoria Clipper800-888-2535clippervacations.com Port Sidney Marina250-655-3711portsidney.com Van Isle Marina250-656-1138vanislemarina.com Alpine Sidney Spit Ferry250-474-5145alpinegroup.ca BY AIR WestJet888-937-8538westjet.com Air Canada888-247-2262aircanada.com Pacific Coastal Airlines800-663-2872pacificcoastal.com

Alaska Air/Horizon Air800-252-7522alaskaair.com

Victoria International Airport250-953-7500victoriaairport.com Saltspring Air877-537-9880saltspringair.com Helijet International800-665-4354helijet.com Harbour Air800-665-0212harbourair.com Kenmore Air866-435-9524kenmoreair.com GROUND TRANSPORTATION Sidney Taxi250-656-6666sidneytaxiltd.com BC Transit250-382-6161bctransit.com Budget Rent a Car250-953-5300budget.ca National Car Rental250-656-2541nationalcar.ca Pacific Coach Lines800-661-1725pacificcoach.com Greyhound Canada800-661-8747greyhound.ca

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Transportationgetting here is half the funSidney is the transportation hub of Southern

Vancouver Island, providing easy access to

Victoria, the Gulf Islands, the rest of Vancouver

Island, the USA and beyond. Victoria International

Airport, BC and Washington State ferries,

local marinas, plus local bus and taxi services

make getting here and getting around easy

and affordable.

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The high quality of visual work is also evident in many of

Sidney’s cafés, which give local artists a chance to show

their work to wider audiences.

The Sidney waterfront offers a fascinating sculpture walk,

displaying pieces selected from across North America.

The Town also features four art galleries, an attractive

historical museum and a cinema that plays first-run and

lesser-known independent films.

With so much on, there is never a dull moment in Sidney!

For the Art & Culture BuffPeople often wonder why so many artists,

musicians, and highly skilled crafts people live

in Sidney and on the Saanich Peninsula. Is it the

beautiful environment, the laid-back lifestyle, or

other factors that make the area such a haven for

creative people? No one will ever know for sure,

but the richness of the visual and performing arts

is truly remarkable.

The Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula (CACSP)

is the heart of the arts community. With a mission to

encourage public awareness and appreciation of the cultural

life on the Peninsula, CACSP offers and supports events

throughout the year: the Spring and Fall Studio Tours, the

Artisans Show, and the Sidney Fine Art Show are but three

examples. The Community Arts Centre at Tulista Park is also

home to rotating exhibits of local artists’ dynamic work.

The Saanich Peninsula Arts and Crafts Society (SPAC) is

another key arts organization. With almost 400 members,

the Society’s annual art show attracts visitors from far and wide.

The Mary Winspear Centre, a state of the art community

centre, offers an extraordinary mix of cultural events

throughout the year, showcasing music, dance, and theatre

performers from around the world. The Centre also houses

one of the most outstanding exhibits of First Nations and

Canadian art from across Canada, a generous gift from the

Bill and Margot Winspear family.

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AttractionsSidney and the Saanich Peninsula feature some

of the best attractions on Vancouver Island: an

award-winning aquarium, an interactive historical

museum, an aviation museum, a dynamic

community arts centre, an outstanding concert

theatre, a seaside sculpture walk, a movie theatre,

a bowling alley, whale watching, hiking and

biking trails and much more! Sidney is also

located a short drive from world-renowned

Butchart Gardens and the Butterfly Gardens.

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BC Aviation Museum H1910 Norseman Road250-655-3300bcam.net The Butchart Gardens H800 Benvenuto Avenue250-652-5256butchartgardens.com Victoria Butterfly Gardens H1461 Benvenuto Avenue250-652-3822butterflygardens.com Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula H9565 5th Street250-656-7400cacsp.com

Heritage Acres7321 Lochside Drive250-652-5522shas.ca Island Cruising9776 4th Street250-656-7070islandcruising.com Mary Winspear Centre H2243 Beacon Avenue250-656-0275marywinspear.ca Miracle Lanes H2375 Bevan Avenue250-656-2431miraclelanes.ca

Panorama Recreation Centre H1885 Forest Park Drive250-656-7271panoramarecreation.ca

Sculpture Walk HSidney Waterfrontsidney.ca Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre H9811 Seaport Place250-665-7511oceandiscovery.ca Sidney Museum & Archives H2423 Beacon Avenue250-655-6355sidneymuseum.ca Historical Walk HSidney Waterfront250-655-6355sidneymuseum.ca Sidney Street Market HBeacon Avenue250-656-1184sidneystreetmarket.com Sidney Whale Watching2537 Beacon Avenue250-656-7599sidneywhalewatching.com Star Cinema H9842 3rd Street250-655-3384starcinema.ca

Victoria Flying Club1852 Canso Road250-656-2833flyvfc.com Wellness Park H10091 Resthaven Drive NATURAL ATTRACTIONS Shoal Harbour Bird SanctuaryAccess through parking lot at 10440 Resthaven Drive

Coles Bay Regional Park9324 Inverness Road

Glass BeachSidney Waterfront Horth HillTatlow Road Island View Beach Regional Park HIsland View Road John Dean Provincial ParkDean Park Road Lochside Regional Trail HVarious Access Points in Sidney Sidney SpitBy Boat from Sidney Waterfront Tulista Park9565 5th Street Iroquois Park2295 Ocean Avenue Elk & Beaver Lakes HElk Lake Drive Eastview Park HEastview Street OFF LEASH DOG PARKS Peter Grant Park (Sidney)Greenglade Road Cy Hampson Park HLochside Drive Pioneer Park HWest Saanich & Clarke Road

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Residents and visitors flock to Sidney’s annual

events. It is hard to imagine a community

more committed to celebrating with such flair

and enthusiasm!

Sidney Festivals & EventsFebruary

• Sidney Family Days• Film Festival

March

• Spring Art Show & SaleMay

• Sidney Street Market

(Thursday, May to August)

June

• World Oceans Day

• Spring Studio Tour• Sidney Sidewalk SaleJuly • Sidney Days, Canada Day Celebrations • Summer Sounds Outdoor Concerts

• Fireworks at Butchart Gardens (July & August)

(July & August)

August • Coast Capital Auto Extravaganza hosted by Torque Masters • First Nations, Inuit & Metis Art ShowSeptember • Sidney Shakespeare FestivalOctober: • Sidney Fine Art Show • ArtSea Festival • Fall Studio Tour

• Literary Festival• Treat Street

December • Christmas in Sidney

distinctlysidney.ca/section-events

Beginning in February, Family Day weekend is a festival of

all things LEGO with 3 days of activities and events for kids

of all ages. Summer kicks off with the Sidney Street Market

every Thursday night, a weekly happening that showcases

local crafts, produce, music and culinary delights. Not to be

missed are Sidney’s two annual parades, one on Canada

Day, the other at the end of November to launch the holiday

season. Floats, fun, and music abound in celebration of

the best the community has to offer. Summer brings

extraordinary free events such as World Oceans Day,

Summer Sounds, the Torque Masters Car Show, Bed Races

on Beacon, merchants’ sidewalk sales, and multiple events

at the Mary Winspear Centre including the First Nation,

Inuit and Metis Art Show. The Sidney Fine Art Show, the

ArtSea Fest, and Pumpkins on the Pier are just a few of

the colourful fall events. Christmas in Sidney is a holiday

extravaganza that features carol singers, a festival of trees,

picturesque shop windows, charming horse and carriage

rides and more. With something for everyone, Sidney’s

annual events offer fun for the entire community!

Annual Events

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Where to EatWith its relaxed West Coast ambiance, Sidney and

the Saanich Peninsula are home to more than

50 restaurants and cafés. The focus is on all things

local with a taste of the international too. The area

offers a wide range of culinary delights aimed to

please the most discerning palate.

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Alexander’s Coffee H2384 Beacon Avenue250-656-3234 Georgia Cafe & Deli H9805 Seaport Place250-655-9445sidneypier.com Jazzaniah Café & Catering H2376 Bevan Avenue778-426-3639jazzaniahcatering.ca Jumping Bean Express H2527 Beacon Avenue250-656-1657

Lunn’s Pastries, Deli & Coffee Shop H2455 Beacon Avenue250-656-1724 Red Brick Café H2423 Beacon Avenue250-655-1822 Serious Coffee H2417 Beacon Avenue250-655-7255seriouscoffee.com/sidne

Sidney Bakery H2507 Beacon Avenue250-656-1012sidneybakery.com

Starbucks H2471 Beacon Avenue250-655-09492345 Beacon Avenue250-656-2735starbucks.ca Stonestreet Café & Catering2505 Beacon Avenue250-655-1166 Tim Hortons H2343 Beacon Avenue250-656-3393timhortons.com

Toast Café H2400 Bevan Avenue250-665-6234 RESTAURANTS Be Unique Juice Bar H2380 Beacon Avenue250-704-8725 Beacon Landing Restaurant & Lounge H2537 Beacon Avenue250-656-6690beaconlanding.ca Bistro Suisse H2470 Beacon Avenue250-656-5353bistrosuisse.com Boondocks H9732 1st Street250-656-4088boondocksinsidney.com

Carlos Cantina H9816 4th Street250-656-3833

Charles Dickens Pub H2280 Beacon Avenue250-656-5042charlesdickenssidney.com Chef on the Run H9781 2nd Street250-655-3141chefontherun.net Dairy Queen H2323 Bevan Avenue250-656-3339dairyqueen.com Fish on Fifth H9812 5th Street250-656-4022fishon5th.com Five & Dime Diner H2305 Beacon Avenue778-351-1555fiveanddimediner.com Good Fortune Restaurant H9838 3rd Street250-656-5112goodfortunerestaurantsidney.ca Green Wasabi H9810 4th Street250-656-0068

Haro’s Restaurant & Bar H9805 Seaport Place250-655-9700haros.ca

J Kitchen H2305 Beacon Avenue250-516-6403

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Beacon Inn9724 - 3rd Street 250-655-3288 877-420-5499 thebeaconinn.com

Best Western PLUS Emerald Isle2306 Beacon Ave 250-656-4441 800-315-3377 bwemeraldisle.com

Cedarwood Inn9522 Lochside Drive 250-656-5551 877-656-5551 thecedarwood.ca

The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa9805 Seaport Place 250-655-9445 866-659-9445 sidneypier.com

Victoria Aiport Sidney Travelodge2280 Beacon Ave 250-656-1176 866-656-1176 travelodgevictoriaairport.ca

Villa Tantra2245 James White Blvd. 250-858-3613

Waterfront Inn & Suites9775 First Street 250-656-1131 888-656-1131 sidneywaterfrontinn.com

Where to StayFrom modern, well-appointed hotel rooms, some

overlooking the sea, to cozy bed and breakfasts,

Sidney offers accommodation to suit any taste and

pocket book. All locations are conveniently located

in the heart of the Town. Each offers an array of

amenities and friendly service. So take your pick

and enjoy your stay!

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McDonalds H2220 Beacon Avenue250-655-6040mcdonalds.ca Maria’s Souvlaki Greek Restaurant H9812 2nd Street250-656-9944mariassouvlaki.ca Mariner Pizza H2321 James White Blvd250-656-9606marinerpizza.ca Odyssia Steak House H9785 5th Street250-656-5596 Panago Pizza H2353 Bevan Avenue250-310-0001panago.com Pier Bistro H2550 Beacon Avenue250-655-4995 Quiznos H2360 Beacon Avenue250-655-8934quiznos.ca Rumrunner Pub & Restaurant H9881 Seaport Place250-656-5643rumrunnerpub.ca Sabhai Thai H2493 Beacon Avenue250-655-4085sabhai.ca Sidney Harbour Chinese Buffet Restaurant H2500 Beacon Avenue778-426-3888

Smitty’s Family Restaurant H2306 Beacon Avenue250-656-2423smittys.ca Subway H9810 7th Street250-656-9533subway.ca Surly Mermaid H9851 Seaport Place 778-351-1544 Taste of Tokyo H9842 Resthaven Drive250-656-6862tasteoftokyo.ca Thai Corner H2359 Beacon Avenue778-426-4680thai-corner-restaurant.com Theo’s Place H9819 5th Street250-656-7666

Third Street Cafe H2466 Beacon Avenue250-656-3035 Woodshed Restaurant H2360 Beacon Avenue778-426-3442woodshedsidney.com Yami Sushi H9775 4th Street778-426-0100

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Mentioning bird

watching, the

area is on the

migratory route

for a wide variety

of birds. The 143 hectare

Shoal Harbour Migratory Bird

Sanctuary is a few minutes from

downtown Sidney and provides habitat for

more than 2400 birds representing 51 species

during the year. Other nearby sites include Roberts Bay,

Island View Beach, Horth Hill and many others.

Cycling is another popular activity that attracts riders from

near and far. With safe streets and well-marked bike paths,

Sidney welcomes riders of all levels. The Lochside Trail

and the YYJ airport path are popular destinations. For the

adventurous, mountain bike trails are close by too.

Hiking and walking opportunities abound, not just in

Sidney, but in nearby provincial parks, along the waterfront,

the beaches, and in other scenic locations.

Sidney is perfect for outdoor fun, adventure and relaxation!

For the Outdoorsy TypePeople come from around the world to enjoy

Sidney’s recreation and leisure activities. And with

good reason! The area offers so much to do, all in

the midst of extraordinary natural beauty.

Surrounded by water and blessed with mild winters, Sidney

is a recreation paradise. Whether golfing, sailing, yachting,

kayaking, or paddle boarding, people who love the water are

drawn to the beautiful Salish Sea and the stunning Gulf and

San Juan Islands. Without doubt, Sidney is a boater’s delight!

Not surprising, Sidney offers excellent fishing and crabbing

opportunities too, some from Bevan Pier in the heart of

town. All it takes is a license and a little time!

Twenty-five minutes away is Sidney Spit, a unique National

Park accessible only by boat or ferry. With picnic and

camping facilities, Sidney Spit is a gem enjoyed by locals

and visitors throughout the summer. It offers excellent

hiking trails and bird and wildlife watching too. The sandy

beaches are quiet, immaculately clean, and a true get-away.

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Wineries & FarmsWith its ideal growing conditions, the Saanich

Peninsula is home to several wineries, a cidery,

brewery, and small-scale farms that produce

bountiful crops of vegetables, fruit and flowers.

In addition, Victoria Spirits, a family-owned

distillery known for Victoria Gin, is scheduled to

open on the Sidney waterfront in fall 2015.

Tastings and tours are readily available!

Category 12 Brewing H2200 Keating Cross Road250-652-9668category12beer.com

Church & State Wines1445 Benvenuto Avenue250-652-2671churchandstatewines.com

Devine Vineyards6181b Old W. Saanich Road250-665-6983devinevineyards.ca

Dragonfly Hill Vineyard6130 Old W. Saanich Road250-652-3782dragonflyhillvineyard.com Highland House Winery H9100 E. Saanich Road250-655-0009roostfarmcentre.com

Muse Winery H11195 Chalet Road250-656-2552musewinery.ca

Saanich Peninsula Flavour Trails250-812-1312flavourtrails.com

Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse H2487 Mt. St. Michael Road250-544-4824seacider.ca Symphony Vineyard H6409B Oldfield Road250-208-8784symphonyvineyard.com Victoria Lavender Farm & Petting Zoo H1899 John Road250-857-2526victorialavender.com

Victoria Spirits6170 Old W. Saanich Rd250-544-8217victoriaspirits.commoving to Seaport Place in Sidney Fall 2015 H

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Retail TherapyEnjoy a little retail therapy while visiting Sidney

by the sea! Sidney’s boutique shops offer quality

goods always with a smile: from the latest in

fashions and books to delightful baked goods

and flowers; from gift shops to pet shops to super

markets, liquor stores and all that’s in between!

Sidney brings new meaning to “shop local.”

Every effort is made to highlight local and

Canadian-made goods with just enough from

around the world to add a bit of extra sparkle.

Italian shoes, British clothes, Turkish jewelry, and

tea from around the world are just a few of the

very special products you’ll enjoy in Sidney.

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ShoppingSidney is a shopper’s paradise offering the latest

in fashion, home wares, specialty items and gifts,

and a wide range of the practical everyday things

we all need. Kids and pets get special attention

in Sidney. And as Canada’s only “Booktown,”

the town features 5 unique and independent

bookstores.

Population wise, Sidney is

a small, charming seaside

town, but peek beneath

the surface and you find a

range of first-rate

professional services that

would be the envy of a much

larger metropolis. Whatever

your needs, Sidney can meet

them in health, wellness,

finance and business, to

name a few. In each of

these areas, Sidney offers

qualified, experienced

professionals who stand

ready to provide advice, guidance and unique services

designed to meet or exceed your expectations.

Whether it’s your health, wellness or personal business

needs, you don’t need to leave Sidney to find qualified,

experienced professionals. For a listing of Sidney’s service

sector business visit distinctlysidney.ca

Locals and visitors alike love Sidney, not just for all it

offers, but also because of its beautiful clean and safe

environment, the opportunity to explore and enjoy the

natural world, but mostly because of its friendly, caring

people. The strong sense of community pulls people back

to Sidney year after year and it’s the pride and love for the

Town that keeps people here.

Come see for yourself.

Island life doesn’t get any better than this!

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ACCESSORIES & GIFTS Cameron Rose H2506 Beacon Avenue #102250-656-8782cameronrose.ca Christine Laurent Jewellers2432 Beacon Avenue250-656-7141christinelaurentjewellers.ca

The Dancing Orchid H2416 Beacon Avenue250-656-1318 J. Burke & Sons Tobacconists H2373 Beacon Avenue250-655-1556 Jaylyn Jewellers H2510 Bevan Avenue #12250-656-5556jaylynjewellers.com Kielzack Jewellers H2527 Beacon Avenue250-655-0846

Laloca H2360 Beacon Avenue778-351-3844

Papyrus Cards & Gifts H2537 Beacon Avenue250-656-1358 Pitt & Hobbs H2408 Beacon Avenue250-656-3088pittandhobbs.com Provenance Fine Things H2536 Beacon Avenue250-656-5676 ART GALLERIES Odette Laroche Gallery H2527 Beacon Avenue250-655-8278odettelarocheart.com Peninsula Gallery H2506 Beacon Avenue250-655-1282pengal.com

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Rick Silas Gallery H2243 Beacon Avenue250-656-9370coldbentglass.com Tivoli Gallery H2475 Beacon Avenue250-656-1455tivoligallery.ca

The Village Gallery H2459 Beacon Avenue250-656-3633villagegallerysidney.com BANKS BMO Bank of Montreal H2461 Beacon Avenue250-656-7221bmo.com CIBC H2339 Beacon Avenue250-655-2132cibc.ca Coast Capital Savings H2297 Beacon Avenue250-483-8321coastcapitalsavings.com RBC Royal Bank H2464 Beacon Avenue250-356-3340rbcroyalbank.com Scotia Bank H2355 Beacon Avenue250-655-2250scotiabank.com TD Canada Trust H2406 Beacon Avenue250-655-5244td.com

BOOKSTORES & COLLECTIBLES Beacon Books H2372 Beacon Avenue250-655-4447sidneybooktown.ca Dog’s Breath Antiques H2423 Beacon Avenue250-656-0220

Galleon Books & Antiques H2506 Beacon Avenue #106250-655-0700sidneybooktown.ca Tanner’s Books H2436 Beacon Avenue250-656-2345tannersbooks.com The Children’s Bookshop H2436 Beacon Avenue250-656-2345sidneybooktown.ca The Haunted Bookshop H9807 3rd Street250-656-8805sidneybooktown.ca The Military & History Bookshop H9812 4th Street250-655-3969sidneybooktown.ca Treasure Island Collectables2428 Beacon Avenue250-655-5000

GROCERIES, FLORAL & PHARMACIES 7-11 H2328 Beacon Avenue250-656-27117elevenstores.ca Browns the Florist H2499 Beacon Avenue250-656-3313brownsflorist.com Chevron Gas Station H2260 Beacon Avenue250-656-2353chevronwithtechron.ca Co-op Sidney Gas Bar H2526 Bevan Avenue250-656-5003peninsulaco-op.com Fairway Market H2531 Beacon Avenue250-656-0727fairwaymarkets.com Lifestyle Select H9769 5th Street250-656-2326lifestylemarkets.com Pharmasave Sidney H9810 7th Street250-656-1348pharmasave.com Satellite Fish Market H2550 Beacon Avenue250-656-2642 Save On Foods H2345 Beacon Avenue250-656-2735saveonfoods.com

Shoppers Drug Mart H2337 Beacon Avenue250-656-1102shoppersdrugmart.ca Sidney Natural Foods H2473 Beacon Avenue250-656-4634 Sidney Pharmacy H2425 Bevan Avenue250-656-0744sidneypharmacy.ca Thrifty Foods H9810 7th Street250-656-0946thriftyfoods.com SPECIALTY, HOBBIES & THRIFT STORES Animals for Life Charity Store H9781a 2nd Street250-656-4071animalsforlifesociety.com Beacon Community Services Thrift Shops H9775 3rd Street250-656-35119781 3rd Street250-655-64169760 4th Street 250-656-6828 beaconcs.ca Buddies Toys H2494 Beacon Avenue250-655-7171buddiestoys.ca In Sheeps Clothing H9711 5th Street250-656-2499insheepsclothing.ca

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Home Hardware H2356 Beacon Avenue250-656-2712homehardware.ca Iris H2423 Beacon Avenue #101250-656-1413iris.ca Island Blue Print H2411 Beacon Avenue250-656-1233islandblue.com Lilaberry Home Décor H2474 Beacon Avenue250-656-3232 Lordco H2353 Bevan Avenue #7250-655-9311lordco.com Monk Office H9839 5th Street250-655-3888monk.ca Motion Specialties H9764 5th Street #4250-656-6228motionspecialties.com Muffet & Louisa H2506 Beacon Avenue #109250-656-0011muffetandlouisa.com One Stop Furniture Shop H9819 5th Street250-655-7467onestopfurniture.ca

Pacific View Windows & Doors H9710 3rd Street778-351-0202pvwd.ca

Picture Panache Framing & Design H9715A Second Street250-655-7301

Ray Dahl Optical H2376 Bevan Avenue250-655-1122raydahloptical.ca Sidney Buy & Sell H9818 4th Street778-351-2244sidneybuyandsell.ca Sidney Eyeland Optical H2451 Beacon Avenue250-656-3626eyelandoptical.ca Sidney Scooters H2378B Beacon Avenue250 654-0021sidneyscooterrental.com

The Source H2352 Beacon Avenue250-656-5771thesource.ca

Sweet Dreams Boutique H2492 Beacon Avenue250-656-0510sweetdreamsboutique.com Tom Harris Cellular H9810 7th Street #303 250-655-4410tomharris.com United Floors H9752 4th Street250-655-4858unitedfloors.ca

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Janet’s Special Teas H2451 Beacon Avenue250-655-9477janetsspecialteas.ca Lolly Gobble Sweet Shop H9774 3rd Street778-426-2541lollygobblesweets.com Rogers’ Chocolates H2423 Beacon Avenue250-655-0305rogerschocolates.com Russ Hay’s Sidney Cycles H2426 Bevan Avenue250-656-1512russhays.com Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store H9775 2nd Street250-642-7824svdpvictoria.com Second Chances Thrift Store H9780 2nd Street #101250-655-0738catscradleanimalrescue.com Victoria Lavender Store H2506 Beacon Avenue #107250-656-1149victorialavender.com HOME, KITCHEN & GARDEN The Boaters Exchange H2527 Bevan Avenue250-655-3101theboaters-exchange.com

Bowlin Photo H2439 Beacon Avenue250-656-5443bowlinphoto.net Canada Post H2513 Beacon Avenue866-607-6301canadapost.ca Capital Iron H9768 5th Street250-655-7115capitaliron.net Cloverdale Paint H9768 5th Street250-656-3975cloverdalepaint.com

Dig This H9813 3rd Street778-426-1998digthis.com DTI Computers H2475 Bevan Avenue250-655-0928dticomputers.com Flush Bathroom Essentials H2537 Beacon Avenue250-655-7732flushbath.ca Great Canadian Dollar Store H2488 Beacon Avenue250-656-8611dollarstores.com

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El Dorado Treasures2448 Beacon Avenue #B778-351-1130 Hypersport Activewear2443 Beacon Avenue250-656-6161 Island Shoe Place2378 Beacon Avenue250-656-5822 ITZYU Designs Natural Clothing9764 5th Street #2250-655-6780 Kiddin’ Around9769 5th Street #3a250-656-1041 Mark’s9764 5th Street250-656-1970marks.com

Marmalade Tart Boutique2506 Beacon Avenue #103778-426-3356marmaladetart.ca Miss Bliss Boutique H2389 Beacon Avenue778-426-0479 Repeat Boutique H9768 3rd Street778-351-1111

Sidney Casuals H2513B Beacon Avenue250-656-4413

Smashin Fashin H2420 Beacon Avenue250-655-9558smashinfashin.ca

Suzanne’s & Jenny’s H2341 Beacon Avenue250-656-0096suzannes.biz Sweet Talk & Lace Lingerie2424 Beacon Avenue250-656-1002sweettalkandlacelingerie.ca Tatum & Olivia H2493 Beacon Avenue778-351-2493tatumandolivia.com Taylor Lynn Petites H2418 Beacon Avenue250-655-7111taylorlynnpetites.com Upstairs on Beacon H2405 Beacon Avenue250-516-7653cherylyoung.ca W&J Wilson H2348 Beacon Avenue778.426.4446wandjwilson.com Walk In Comfort H2449 Beacon Avenue250-655-7463 Waterlily Shoes H2537 Beacon Avenue #101250-656-5606waterlilyshoes.com

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The Ultimate Water Store H2305 Beacon Avenue250-655-8922sidneywaterstore.ca

The Vacuum Centre H2527 Beacon Avenue #103250-655-8821thevacuumcentre.com LIQUOR STORES BC Liquor Store H2335 Beacon Avenue250-656-3041bcliquorstores.com Beacon Landing Liquor & More H2537 Beacon Avenue250-655-6531liquorandmore.ca Sidney Cold Beer & Wine Liquor Shoppe H2240 Beacon Avenue250-655-3966 PET STORES Bosley’s by Pet Valu H2353 Bevan Avenue250-656-6977bosleys.com Reigning Cats & Dogs H9802 5th Street250-656-4700 Sidney’s Pet Centre & Aquatics H9769 5th Street250-656-3314sidneypetcentre.com

CLOTHING & SHOES Adventure Clothing H2348 Beacon Avenue778-426-4447adventureclothing.ca

Atticus H2495 Beacon Avenue250-656-7621atticusidney.com Baden-Baden Boutique H2485 Beacon Avenue250-655-7118badenbadenboutiques.com Barbara’s Boutique H2392 Beacon Avenue250-655-0372badenbadenboutiques.com Bubba Loo Children’s Boutique H2410 Beacon Avenue250-655-7270 Connections9783 3rd Street #1250-655-0570connectionssidneybc.ca Cottons & Blues2437 Beacon Avenue250-656-6933 d.g.bremner & co. menswear2449 Beacon Avenue #1250-654-0534dgbremner.com Ecotopia9816 Seaport Place #101778-426-3088ecotopianaturals.com

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✩ Visit the BC Aviation Museum and the Saanich Historical Artifacts Society

✩ Visit Sidney’s award winning aquarium (the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre) and come face to face with creatures of the Salish Sea

✩ See a movie at Star Cinema or go bowling at Miracle Lanes

✩ Enjoy browsing and shopping in Sidney’s toy and candy shops

✩ Ride bikes down Lochside Trail

✩ Explore Sidney’s Children’s Book Shop and the local library

✩ Take an art class or music lesson

✩ Swim, paddle or play in the pool at Panorama Recreation Centre

✩ Visit the Sidney Museum with its train and lively displays about Sidney’s past

✩ Enjoy hot chocolate and treats at one of Sidney’s many cafes

✩ Watch for Santa at the Sidney Sparkles Parade

✩ Get wet, giggle and wiggle your toes in the splash park at Iroquois Park

✩ Hunt for sea glass, shells, or pieces of driftwood on Glass Beach

✩ Watch for seals and minks at Sidney’s waterfront

✩ Go fishing or crabbing off Sidney Pier (under adult supervision and with a license!)

✩ Go skim-boarding at Sidney Spit and enjoy the 15-minute ferry ride that gets you there

✩ Enjoy a picnic anywhere on the waterfront

✩ Swing, climb and hang upside down in one of Sidney many play parks

✩ Hold a pygmy goat, count the chickens, or pet a lamb at the Victoria Lavender Farm

✩ Go whale and wildlife watching with Sidney Whale Watching

✩ Attend a day camp at Panorama Recreation Centre

✩ Enjoy the Canada Day parade and the fun and silly events held on Sidney Days

✩ Ride the Rose Carousel at The Butchart Gardens

For the Wee Ones

Sidney is buzzing with things to do for kids and family...

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Salons & SpasSidney and the surrounding area are home to a

wide range of traditional and complementary health

and wellness practices. Whether you seek advice,

information, help or a relaxing treatment, Sidney’s

professional health and wellness practitioners are

ready and willing to be of assistance.

2nd Street Studio H9843 2nd Street250-656-1713

Avalon Spa and Wellness Center H1-2227 James White Blvd250-656-0585avalonspabc.com Beacon Barber H2448 Beacon Avenue250-656-5244 Beauty by the Sea H9774 Third Street778-351-2889beautybythesea1.com Beauty on 5th Salon H9711 Fifth Street250-655-1091beautyon5thsalon.com

Bell Buoy Barber Shop9769B Second Street250-656-4111 Bevan Avenue Salon & Esthetics H2490 Bevan Avenue250-655-5032

Dave’s Barber Stylist H2423 Beacon Avenue250-216-3040davesbarberstylist.com

Eclips Body Hair Nails H9775 4th Street250-857-2177

Escape In Thyme H2227 James White Blvd250-818-0149escapeinthyme.com

Exist Hairworx H9851 Seaport Place250-656-2321

Fresh Esthetics Studio H2453 Beacon Avenue #312250-686-6208fresh-studio.ca

Focus 5000 Hair Designers H2527 Beacon Avenue250-656-8122focus5000hair.com

Going Platinum H2426 Bevan Avenue250-655-3443goingplatinumhairdesign.ca

Haven Spa & Salon H9805 Seaport Place250-655-9445sidneypier.com House of Russell Hairstylists H2376 Bevan Avenue #102250-656-1522houseofrussellstylists.com Island Haircutting9810 7th Street #202250-656-3700islandhaircutting.com

Janza Studio H9840 5th Street250-655-9595

Madrona Massage Therapy & Acupuncture H2490 Bevan Avenue250-656-0311madronamassage.ca

Phi Massage H9756 3rd Street250-655-0515phimassage.com PN Nails H 2360 Beacon Avenue250-655-1680

Reach Health H9710 Second Street #102778-351-1191reachhealth.ca

The Refresh and Anti- Aging Services Day Spa H2527 Beacon Avenue #101250-655-7070oceanpalmrefresh.com

Salon J H2506 Beacon Avenue #101250-656-9111salonj.ca

Second Street Tattoo H9788 2nd Street250-656-2227

Sidney Barbers H9843 2nd Street250-655-0812

Sidney Beauty Salon H2360 Beacon Avenue250-656-3622sidneybeautyandtanning.com

Sidney Massage Therapy Clinic2453 Beacon Avenue #206250-655-4594

Sidney Nail & Spa H9788 2nd Street778-426-3838 Studio A H2460 Bevan Avenue #101250-655-0094 You Body2453 Beacon Avenue #333250-656-4116

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Useful Information

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

To report a crime in progress or a life-threatening

emergency situation call 911

Non Emergency Numbers

RCMP 250-656-39319895 4th Street

Sidney Fire Department250-656-21219837 3rd Street

Ambulance250-727-24009824 3rd Street

Poison Control Centre1-800-567-8911

Visitor Information Services There are 2 local Visitor Information Centres in Sidney ready to assist you with your travel in British Columbia. Identified by their distinctive logo, these Visitor Information Centres provide a wide range of travel literature and information on the best kept secrets in each community.

Pat Bay Info Centre10382 Pat Bay Highway

778-426-0522

Beacon Avenue Info Centre

2281 Beacon Avenue 250-665-7362

Hospital & Walk In Clinics

Saanich Peninsula Hospital250-544-76762166 Mt Newton X Rd

Bevan Avenue Walk-In Clinic250-656-41772379 Bevan Avenue

Associated Physicians2425 Bevan Avenue250-656-1164

Town of Sidney Municipal Hall

250-656-11842440 Sidney Avenue

sidney.ca

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Useful Information

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

To report a crime in progress or a life-threatening

emergency situation call 911

Non Emergency Numbers

RCMP 250-656-39319895 4th Street

Sidney Fire Department250-656-21219837 3rd Street

Ambulance250-727-24009824 3rd Street

Poison Control Centre1-800-567-8911

Visitor Information Services There are 2 local Visitor Information Centres in Sidney ready to assist you with your travel in British Columbia. Identified by their distinctive logo, these Visitor Information Centres provide a wide range of travel literature and information on the best kept secrets in each community.

Pat Bay Info Centre10382 Pat Bay Highway

778-426-0522

Beacon Avenue Info Centre

2281 Beacon Avenue 250-665-7362

Hospital & Walk In Clinics

Saanich Peninsula Hospital250-544-76762166 Mt Newton X Rd

Bevan Avenue Walk-In Clinic250-656-41772379 Bevan Avenue

Associated Physicians2425 Bevan Avenue250-656-1164

Town of Sidney Municipal Hall

250-656-11842440 Sidney Avenue

sidney.ca

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