Sidney, Coastal town in Saanich Peninsula, British Columbia, Canada
Sidney extends along the northern edge of Saanich Peninsula, offering direct access to the Salish Sea and multiple marine activities near Vancouver Island.
The territory of Sidney holds deep connections to Indigenous peoples who inhabited the Saanich Peninsula for thousands of years before European settlement began.
The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre presents marine exhibits, while the British Columbia Aviation Museum displays the regional aeronautical development through detailed collections.
The Washington State Ferries system connects Sidney to the San Juan Islands and Anacortes, with additional ferry services to Swartz Bay Terminal.
The town maintains numerous independent bookstores throughout its streets, establishing itself as a literary destination in British Columbia.
Location: Capital Regional District
Elevation above the sea: 5 m
Website: https://www.sidney.ca/
Shares border with: North Saanich
Website: https://sidney.ca
GPS coordinates: 48.65060,-123.39900
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:46
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