ORCCA Dental Clinic Society Sidney B.C.

ORCCA provides children and adolescents under 19 years of age from low-income families access to oral care in a not for profit setting.

Mary Winspear Centre

Shoal Harbour Bird Sanctuary

The Shoal Harbour Migratory Bird Sanctuary is one of Canada's oldest designated Migratory Bird Sanctuaries (MBS). Created in 1931, the MBS encompasses 150 hectares of coastal marine environment. This area provides a shallow marine habitat with tidal mudflats rich in inviting biodiversity for migrating waterfowl, particularly for those that overwinter on the coast of British Columbia.

The nearby Resthaven Park is an excellent point of access for the MBS, providing a great view for bird watchers.

Sidney Museum and Archives

The Sidney Museum has served the community of Sidney and North Saanich since 1971. Run by the Society of Saanich Peninsula Museums, the museum promotes awareness of local heritage through exhibits, programs, and collections. The permanent collection consists of over 6000 items and the museum also features rotating monthly exhibits. The temporary exhibits include everything from an annual Quilting display, a Teddy Bear Christmas Display, and the famous 3-month long Lego Exhibit.

BC Aviation Museum

The BC Aviation Museum Society, located next to the Victoria International Airport, is dedicated to preserving aircraft and aviation artefacts. The museum collects, restores and displays aircraft and artefacts related to the history of aviation in Canada, with emphasis on British Columbia. In the Memorial Room you can find many artefacts from the wars that Canadians fought, either as members of the Royal Canadian Air Force, Royal Flying Corps, or Royal Air Force.

Vancouver Island Regional Library (Sidney/North Saanich)

In 1966, the communities of North Saanich and Sidney joined VIRL and a branch opened on Beacon Ave. In 1967, the library moved to the Annex at SANSCHA Hall. The library has been at its current location, a few blocks from Sidney's downtown, since 1982. The branch is wheel chair accessible and has 6 public access computers.

Sidney Street Market

The Sidney Street Market (also referred to as the Sidney Summer Market) features over 200 vendors that sell gifts, fresh produce, hand-made crafts, great food, and much more. The annual weekly event attracts hundreds of visitors and is considered to be one of the best destination events to visit in the area.

The market lines Sidney's main street, Beacon Avenue. Parking is available on side streets and public lots, and parking in municipal lots is permitted after 5:00pm.

Open Thursdays, 5:30pm to 8:30pm, June to September

VENUS Buoy Profiling System

The VENUS Buoy Profiling System (BPS) is part of the VENUS Phase II - Geospatial Expansion development in the VENUS Observatory, a cabled undersea laboratory for ocean researchers and explorers. The Buoy Profiling System is in its testing stages at the Ocean Technology Test Bed (OTTB) before deployment in its permanent location in the central Saanich Inlet, west of Coles Bay.