Low tides and warm temperatures are causing an unpleasant odor that can be mistaken for sewage. This is the result of seaweed and algae breaking down and releasing gasses. It is an annual occurrence and smells can linger for 2-3 weeks. Water quality is tested regularly throughout the summer.

Discover Sidney

Sunrise near Sidney Harbour, waterfront walkway at Henry Ave access point

Sidney by the Sea

The Town of Sidney – located in the area known as SETINES to the W̱SÁNEĆ people – is a picturesque community along the shores of the Salish Sea on the Saanich Peninsula. Sidney has a population of 12,318 and a moderate climate that makes it a year-round tourist destination.

Sidney has a vibrant and pedestrian-friendly downtown that offers a variety of stores, specialty shops and businesses, including a cinema and local breweries.