Sidney
in British Columbia, Canada

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
48.650 and -123.403 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 48° 38' 58" and W -123° 24' 9"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - CAD
Spoken languages:
English, French, Inuktitut
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:52 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: America/Vancouver
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:55 am and 8:26 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-49.350 and 70.217 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Port-aux-Francais
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Canada in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Canada.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Canada. Last Update: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Touring Sidney

Sidney in British Columbia is a town located in Canada about 2,221 mi (or 3,574 km) west of Ottawa, the country's capital place.

Time in Sidney is now 05:52 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / Vancouver with an UTC offset of -7 hours. We know of 10 airports nearby Sidney, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in Canada is Victoria International Airport in a distance of 1 mi (or 2 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is Olympic National Park in United states at a distance of 74 mi (or 118 km). Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. We collected 10 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Victoria, Friday Harbor, Port Angeles, Port Townsend and Coupeville. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 50 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 60%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 50% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 29th of April 2024

9°C (47 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

12°C (53 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

11°C (51 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

BRENTWOOD BAY RESORT

Address
5,7 mi
849 VERDIER AVENUE
V8M 1C5 Victoria; British Columbia
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


BW PLUS EMERALD ISLE MOTOR INN

Address
0,0 mi
2306 BEACON AVE
V8L 1X2 Sidney
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


By the Sea BnB Sidney BC

Address
2,3 mi
8626 Lochside Drive, North Saanich
V8L 1M7 Sidney
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Amity Guest Retreat Bed and Breakfast

Address
2,4 mi
2280 Amity Drive
V8L 1B6 Sidney
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Brentwood Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast

Address
6,3 mi
759 Sea Drive
V8M 1B1 Brentwood Bay
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Boathouse B&B and Vacation Rental

Address
6,3 mi
746 Sea Drive
V8M 1B1 Brentwood Bay
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Cedarwood Inn & Suites

Address
0,6 mi
9522 Lochside Drive
V8L 1N8 SIDNEY
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quality Inn Waddling Dog

Address
3,8 mi
2476 Mt. Newton Cross Roads
V8M 2B8 Saanichton
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE VICTORIA AIRPORT

Address
0,1 mi
2280 BEACON AVENUE
V8L 1X1 Sidney
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SIDNEY PIER HOTEL AND SPA

Address
0,6 mi
Seaport Pl 9805
V8L 4X3 Sidney
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Swing-Lift Outboard Motor Hoist Demonstration

Published: September 30, 2010
Length: 17:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Thistlework

Demonstration of the Swing-Lift outboard motor hoist used for moving an outboard motor between a dinghy and a yacht railing.


Build A Boat by Slegg Lumber in Sindney BC 2012

Published: July 03, 2012
Length: 38:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: brenons

This was our first time to attend this event and what a blast it was! I already have next years event marked on my calendar! I have also posted photos of the boats making there way down to...


57 chevy truck block sanding party

Published: May 11, 2011
Length: 11:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 57chevy350

Well not a big turn out for this party lol.


Hartland1

Published: April 13, 2015
Length: 41:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Steven Hart

Mountain Biking in the beautiful Hartland bike park. North Saanich area is amazing. Just some of the trails. This place has some good drops, jumps and flow tracks. I do not take credit for...


August 2011 real estate market update

Published: August 07, 2011
Length: 09:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: realtychannelcanada

Real Estate consultant, Patrick Schörle, presents the latest info for the Victoria & Saanich peninsula market.


Sidney's Star Cinema Needs New Seats - Shaw TV Victoria

Published: May 04, 2012
Length: 38:31 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: ShawTVSouthVI

Who doesn't love a good ol' fashioned night out at the movies? Shaw TV's Karen Elgersma gets her popcorn on at Star Cinema in Sidney, where there's a fundraising drive to replace the well-worn...


Lasqueti Island Cottages (Bedroom) - The Cedarwood Inn Sidney B.C

Published: April 19, 2012
Length: 09:54 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Steven Tait

http://thecedarwood.ca/cottages/lasqueti.php These four log cabins were the original units at The Cedarwood in 1949! We have tried to maintain their character by leaving the interior walls...


go! Island at the Shakespeare Festival in Sidney - Shaw TV Victoria

Published: August 28, 2014
Length: 20:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ShawTVSouthVI

Shaw TV's Karen Elgersma checks out what plays are happening at this years Shakespeare Festival in Sidney. go! Island airs daily on ShawTV Channel 4. Connect with Us! Twitter: www.twitter.com/...


The Cedarwood Inn Center Circle - Sidney Hotel B.C

Published: April 19, 2012
Length: 15:47 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Steven Tait

http://thecedarwood.ca - Waterfront & Gardens by the Sea! The view from our beautiful Center Circle at the Inn. When looking for a Sidney B.C Hotel check us out at http://thecedarwood.ca.


Ann Watley *PREC Presents:1-9883 Fifth Street in Sidney, BC

Published: November 06, 2013
Length: 10:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ann Watley

To see this listing, visit: http://bit.ly/1l2JdG7 Everything you could ever ask for - its all here! Location 1 block from Beacon Avenue in Sidney. With spacious master on the main level...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Swartz Bay, British Columbia

Swartz Bay, located on the north end of the Saanich Peninsula on Vancouver Island, is primarily known for being the location of one of BC Ferries' main terminals, the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal. Swartz Bay was named after a man named Swart - i.e. it was meant to be Swart's Bay.

Located at 48.6873, -123.41 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Capital Regional District, Saanich Peninsula

North Saanich, British Columbia

North Saanich is located on the Saanich Peninsula, approximately 25 km (16 mi) north of Victoria, British Columbia on southern Vancouver Island. It is one of the 13 Greater Victoria municipalites. The District is surrounded on three sides by 20 km (12 mi) of ocean shoreline, and consists of rural/residential areas and a large agricultural base and is home to the Victoria International Airport and the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal.

Located at 48.6142, -123.42 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
District municipalities in British Columbia, Populated places in the Capital Regional District, Greater Victoria, British Columbia, Saanich Peninsula

Saanich Peninsula

The Saanich Peninsula is located north of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is bounded by the Saanich Inlet on the west, and various straits of the Gulf of Georgia on the east, chiefly Haro Strait The exact southern boundary of what is referred to as the "Saanich Peninsula" is somewhat fluid in local parlance. Lying in the rain shadow of both the Vancouver Island Ranges and the Olympic Mountains, the Saanich Peninsula is the driest part of Vancouver Island.

Located at 48.6302, -123.425 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Peninsulas of British Columbia, Greater Victoria, British Columbia

Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal

The Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal is a major transportation facility at Swartz Bay in North Saanich, British Columbia. It is located 32 km north of Victoria on Vancouver Island. The terminal is part of the BC Ferry system, as well as part of Highway 17.

Located at 48.6882, -123.41 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
BC Ferries, Transport in the Capital Regional District

Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre

The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre is a not-for-profit aquarium and marine education centre that focuses on the ecosystem of the Salish Sea and is located inside the Sidney Pier Hotel on the Vancouver Island town of Sidney, Canada, in the Greater Victoria region.

Located at 48.6492, -123.395 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Zoos in British Columbia, Aquaria in Canada

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capture of the webcam Swartz Bay: Tsehum Harbour from Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club

Swartz Bay: Tsehum Harbour from Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club, Swartz Bay (source)

capture of the webcam North Saanich: Pat Bay Webcam and Weather

North Saanich: Pat Bay Webcam and Weather, North Saanich (source)

capture of the webcam Sidney › North: Victoria, Hwy 17 at McTavish Road, looking north

Sidney › North: Victoria, Hwy 17 at McTavish Road, looking north, Sidney (source)

capture of the webcam Sidney › South: Victoria, Hwy 17 at McTavish Road, looking south

Sidney › South: Victoria, Hwy 17 at McTavish Road, looking south, Sidney (source)

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