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.   
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Recreation

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Sidney offers a wide range of recreation opportunities for all ages, abilties, and fitness levels.

Launch Points for Aquatic Adventures

Tulista boat launch

Boat Launch

small kayak (not ideal)

Kayak Launch Points

Pedal and Play

Aerial cyclist on Lochside. Credit Sidney BIA

Cycling

Sidney BIA

Parks

Sidney BIA

Recreation-Based Businesses

Greenglade Community Centre

Greenglade Community Centre provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities and facilities including:

  • weight and fitness room
  • activity rooms
  • gymnasium
  • dance studio
  • teen lounge
  • pottery studio
Greenglade

Panorama Recreation Centre

The Panorama Recreation Centre offers a variety of recreational and general interest programs. Facilities include:

  • six-lane, 25 metre swimming pool, and a multi-use leisure pool, with Southern Vancouver Island’s biggest accessible waterslide
  • two ice surfaces
  • weight room with cardio and strength equipment
  • aerobics/fitness studio, and both indoor and outdoor sport courts
Panorama_Recreation_Pool

McTavish Academy of Art

McTavish Academy offers:

  • multi-media art classes
  • workshops
  • yoga classes 7 days a week for all skill levels
  • wide range of dance classes
Back of McTavish Academy of Arts building with gardens

The SHOAL Centre 

SHOAL Centre offers:

  • exercise classes, yoga
  • bridge and other social games and crafts for seniors
  • lapidary, carving, clay works, weaving, knitting, woodwork
  • wellness workshops
The SHOAL Centre