Tourist Attractions in Sidney, BC

Sidney is one of the 13 municipalities in Greater Victoria and has a population of just around 11,000 people. The town is mostly industrial and its residents are often involved in the warehousing, manufacturing and construction industries. Sidney is also highly popular among visitors because of its strategic location near the sea.

The town’s most popular attraction is the Salish Sea and is a popular jump off for eco-tourism activities including whale watching, scuba diving, bird watching and kayaking. It is also the gateway to the southern Gulf Islands National Park Reserve of Canada. Other points of interest in town include the Sidney Museum and Archives, Shaw Ocean Discovery Center, Shoal Harbour Migratory Bird Sanctuary, Sidney Channel Important Bird Area, British Columbia Aviation Museum, Lochside Regional Trail, Mary Winspear Center, Sidney Spit Marine Park, Tulista Park and the Sidney Visitor Center. The town also plays host to a street market that happens on Thursday evenings on the main street.

There are 3 tourist attractions found in Sidney, BC. The major types of tourist attractions listed here are zoos and museums. You may find a list of all categories of Sidney attractions on this page. Click on a category to find all attractions of Sidney of that type.