Sidney (British Columbia) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in British Columbia, Canada
About Sidney (British Columbia)
The town west of Highway 17 (also called Patricia Bay Highway, locally abbreviated as the Pat Bay Highway) has a mixture of single-family residences and light industry. The majority of the town is east of Highway 17. Single-family units are also present east of the highway, but the eastern sector also has many condominium-type buildings, plus most of the service and retail outlets. The island-studded Haro Strait, part of the Salish Sea forms Sidney's eastern boundary. Sidney is mainly an industrial town, with most people working in the construction, manufacturing, and warehousing fields (26%). Retail accounts for approximately 10% of the employment. Healthcare and social assistance employs 13%. There is a large boating and marine industry in the area, ranging from marinas to boatbuilders a
Top Attractions in Sidney (British Columbia)
Explore the best things to see and do in Sidney (British Columbia):
- ★British Columbia Aviation Museum
- ★Fisherman's Wharf
- ★Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
- ★John Dean Provincial Park
- ★Paddle in the Park Kayaking
- ★Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
- ★Shoal Harbour Bird Sanctuary
- ★Sidney Museum and Archives
Where to Eat in Sidney (British Columbia)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴10 Acres at The Pier
- 🍴3rd Street Cafe
- 🍴900° BiSTRO
- 🍴Alexander's Coffee
- 🍴Atelier by Matt Jackson
- 🍴Beacon Café
Where to Stay in Sidney (British Columbia)
- 🏨Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Motor Inn Hotel
- 🏨Macdonald Campground
- 🏨Travelodge Victoria Airport
Sidney (British Columbia) Travel Guide Sections
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