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Sidney

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Attractions

Sidney Museum - http://sidneybc.com/museum/index.htm
9801Seaport Place.
Sidney, BC. Canada
V8L 4X3

Overlooking the sea at the foot of Beacon Avenue the Sidney Museum exhibits two distinct collections. With models, skeletons and murals the marine mammal exhibit traces the remarkable story of the biology & evolution of whales.

Butchart Gardens - http://vvv.com/butchart/index.html
Box 4010
Victoria, B.C.
Canada V8X 3X4

Fifty acres of floral finery offering spectacular views as you stroll along meandering paths and expansive lawns.

Butterfly Gardens - http://victoriabc.com/attract/butterfly.htm
P.O. Box 190
1461 Benvenuto Avenue
Brentwood Bay, B.C V8M 1R3

Stroll amid hundreds of free-flying butterflies and visit with the friendliest birds anywhere; all in an enchanting indoor tropical garden. 

 

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Sidneybc.com

 

 

Hotel Accomodation

The LATCH COUNTRY INN - http://sidneybc.com/latch/index.htm
2328 Harbor Rd. Sidney, BC. Canada

This original BC. timber lodge was built by the renowned architect Samuel Maclure in the 1920’s in Sidney, BC. Canada as summer residence for the Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia who hosted visiting royalty in this spacious Heritage Home. The entire exterior is covered with fir slabs on which the bark was left. The property was fully restored in 1995 and furnished for the comfort of the discriminating guest. The cozy in-house Gourmet Restaurant for romantic candlelight dining offers a casual, intimate ambiance. Adult oriented, no pets, smoking outdoors only.

Victoria Airport Travelodge - http://sidneybc.com/travelodge/homepage.htm
2280 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC V8L 1X1

The closest Travelodge to the world-famous Butchart Gardens. It is only minutes away from two beautiful golf courses, beaches, boating, fishing, horse racing, shopping centres, BC Ferry Terminal at Swartz Bay , the Anacortes Ferry and Victoria International Airport. All of which are the main arrival points onto Vancouver Island.

Emerald Isle Motor Inn-Best Western - http://sidneybc.com/bestwestern/index.htm
2306 Beacon Avenue
Sidney, British Columbia
V8L 1X2 Canada

Centrally located in Sidney, minutes away from the ferry terminal and Butchart Gardens and 30 minutes from downtown Victoria, the Best Western Emerald Isle Inn offers a courteous and professional atmosphere throughout. We feature spacious and tastefully decorated rooms and suites, some with Jacuzzi bath tubs and air-conditioning. All units have complimentary coffee maker, and most are equipped with a refrigerator, microwave and hairdryer. We also feature a whirlpool sauna and laundry facility. Our Smitty's Family Restaurant is right on site. We would love to have you as our guests and will make the Best Western Emerald Isle Inn your home away from home.

Driftwood Beach Motel
http://www.sidneybc.com/driftwood/homepage.htm
9115 Lochside Drive, Sidney, BC. Canada. - V8L 1N1

Quaint Oceanfront Units
Kitchen Facilities
10 Fully Furnished Units
Close to Butchard Gardens, Victoria International Airport, ferries.

 The WATERFRONT HOTEL SIDNEY
http://www.hotelsidney.com/
2537 Beacon Avenue. Sidney, B.C. V8L 1Y3

The Waterfront Hotel in Sidney, BC conveniently located 20 minutes from Victoria, BC, Canada. The hotel is the ideal location for visitors as you are close to Butchart Gardens, Shopping, Whale Watching, Diving, Fishing and Boating from the Sidney Harbour. The Waterfront Hotel Sidney has 44 reasonably priced rooms, some with water views and kitchenettes. Enjoy daily seafood specials from their dining room.

 

Parks

 Coles Bay

located on the western side of the Saanich Peninsula, this small park offer a quiet refuge,
Including
A winding nature trail through towering cedar and along a quiet creek.
A secluded bay for picnicking, bird watching and beach combing.
Located on Inverness Road in North Saanich

Horth Hill
Follow the summit trail of this hilltop park and enjoy:
Panoramic views of Saanich Peninsula, Satellite Channel, and Gulf Islands.
A close-up view of wildflowers in the spring and mushrooms in the fall.
Trails for hikers and horse riders.
Located on Tatlow road in North Saanich.

Island View Beach
Nestled along the eastern shore of the Saanich Peninsula
This Park Provides:
A panaroma of land and seascapes.
A long, sandy beach for beachcombing, picnicking, and swimming.
A fragile sand dune area, home to several rare and beautiful plants.
A boat launch for access to Cordova Channel and Haro Strait
Located on Island View Road in Central Saanich

 John Dean Provincial Park -

On the Saanich Peninsula north of Victoria on Vancouver Island, overlooking the pastoral peninsula, the Gulf Islands and the Cascade Mountains. Walk on forested trails or climb to the summit of Mount Newton.
Much of the park was donated by John Dean, a pioneer resident of Victoria.

 

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