Discover Sidney

Sidney by the Sea

The Town of Sidney – located in the area known as SET,TINES 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.