Experience Providers

Sea kayak day tours, multi day tours, lessons and rentals. Whether you’re an experienced paddler or you’ve never been on the water before, we have the trip for you.

We apologize but due to COVID and extenuating circumstances our E-bike rentals have been suspended indefinitely. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We do however, offer sales and service of our own line of E-bikes and a variety of e-scooters both online and from our storefront in Victoria. We hope to see you sometime soon!

During the pandemic, the Sidney Street Market was transformed into the “Sidney Outdoor Markets”. Its new location off Beacon Avenue, next to the Mary Winspear Centre, hosts two markets per week throughout the summer. The new location offers plenty of nearby parking, larger, less crowded laneways to walk, convenient public washrooms and a wonderful variety of local and regional growers, producers, artists, musicians and creators that consist of many of our old favourites along with loads of new, exciting vendors. All of this is still just steps away from beautiful downtown Sidney and the many shops, restaurants and waterfront walkway. The Sidney Famer’s Market takes place everything Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm beginning on Mother’s Day, May 8 and ending on September 25. The Famers Market features growers, producers and creators who “make, bake and grow” their products. The Sidney Thursday Night Market takes place from 5:30 to 8:30 pm beginning June 2 and ending September 1. It is a b

Outer Shores Expeditions is a small-ship, niche adventure travel company specializing in multi-day wildlife and cultural sailing expeditions to Haida Gwaii, Vancouver Island, and the Great Bear Rainforest aboard our 70′ classic wooden schooner, Passing Cloud. Our small-ship expeditions provide extraordinary and intimate opportunities from April to November, for small groups of six guests to be immersed in the ancient cultures and stunning wildlife of Canadas Pacific Coast. We look forward to welcoming you aboard! Outer Shores Lodge welcomes guests year-round for more Outer Shores-led explorations and experiences. Join us at this remarkable lodge for all-inclusive experiences that feature the Outer Shores Expeditions approach to balancing escape, relaxation, education, conservation, inspiration, and connection throughout your stay with us.

Come enjoy a trip back in time with the whole family, with over 30 aircraft on display in Sidney, at The BC Aviation Museum! Where learning and fun meet! Memorable visitor experiences include: Sit in the cockpit of a warplane. Discover the history of our valiant Canadian aviation pioneers with our passionate tour guides or on a self-guided visit. Weve been collecting and preserving 8,000+ aviation books, 13,500+ photographs. Don’t miss our gift shop – the perfect place to find aviation themed gifts. Come explore the BC Aviation Museum in Sidney, located near the Victoria International Airport.

Explore the natural wonders and wildlife of the inside passage, including Vancouver Island, the Great Bear Rainforest and Haida Gwaii. These week-long safaris by water are operated by expert guides and naturalists of this award-winning, locally owned ecotourism company. They include plenty of time ashore exploring rainforest, archipelagos, fjords and wild beaches, as well as cultural sites and hot springs. Wildlife viewing (bears, whales, seabirds, marine mammals) is a specialty of this company. Off the roadmap, you’ll explore by yacht and anchor in quiet coves at night. Detailed itineraries are on the website.

Founded in 1982 with two small seaplanes, Harbour Air is North Americas largest and first fully carbon neutral airline. With a goal to become the worlds first fully carbon zero airline, in 2019 Harbour Air successfully developed and flew the worlds first fully electric commercial aircraft. The companys international seaplane service, which originally began as a service for the forestry industry in B.C., is now a quintessential, trusted, west coast experience. With a showcase fleet of more than 40 aircraft, Harbour Air offers up to 300 daily scheduled flights, scenic tours, adventure packages, and private flights. With 12 scheduled destinations connecting downtown Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle (WA), Nanaimo, Tofino, Whistler, Richmond (YVR South), Sechelt, Salt Spring Island, Pitt Meadows, Maple Bay and Comox, B.C. born Harbour Air welcomes 500,000 passengers every year. You’ve come all the way west, the only direction left to go is up!

Explore the underwater beauty of the Salish Sea Bioregion – one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world! The Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea is a not-for-profit aquarium and learning centre devoted to the exploration and conservation of the Salish Sea. The Salish Sea is named after the Coast Salish indigenous peoples of the region. Explore natural aquaria habitats of over 160 live species including a giant Pacific octopus, colourful rockfish, and magnificent wolf eels. Check out the marine mammal artifact exhibit complete with a rare orca skeleton, and take in the permanent exhibit of beautiful Coast Salish art. Journey from seashore to seafloor and discover the amazing diversity of the Salish Sea in 28 aquarium habitats teeming with marine life from anemones and nudibranchs to salmon and sculpins. Then get a close look at the weird and wonderful invertebrates in our shallow “Look” Pool (pre-COVID Touch Pool) overlooking the breathtaking Sidney waterfront.

Peninsula Gallery is a fine art gallery established in 1986. It represents some of the most sought after artists of Canada’s West Coast. High quality artworks are being showed all year round with museum class display.

West Coast Rowing Adventures provides coastal rowing tours and guiding services in the Gulf Islands, British Columbia, Canada. You can now explore this ecological paradise on earth like never before. Join the adventure…

To accommodate Victoria Spirits growing business, they recently moved to a larger location on the beautiful waterfront, in Sidney, BC and opened their doors in May of 2016. Their name also changed to Victoria Distillers bringing a new focus as makers and collaborators to highlight the distillery as a tourist destination you definitely dont want to miss. The new site houses two copper pot stills, continuing to produce award-winning spirits including Victoria Gin and Empress 1908 Gin . Visitors are guided through the entire distillation process and around the gleaming stills giving them an intimate look into one of BCs finest artisan distilleries. Following a tour, visitors are able to taste their premium spirits and bitters neat. The waterfront location also has an on-site lounge, along with an outside patio area, where guests can enjoy their favorite cocktails. Tours are available on the hour from 12-3 pm Friday to Sunday.

Whether a novice or an experienced kayaker, Blue Dog has a package for youFrom our paddling centre at Mill Bay Marina; Learn to Kayak on one of our Paddle Canada Skills Courses, or take a relaxing tour with an experienced guideExplore the rugged beauty of West Coast on one of our instructional expeditionsExperience stress-free skills development with a bespoke coaching sessionSmall groups

55-room boutique hotel and spa opened in May 2007. Located on the waterfront in the charming seaside town of Sidney, British Columbia on Vancouver Island – just 10 minutes from the Victoria International Airport, BC Ferries to Vancouver, and Washington State Ferries to Anacortes, Washington. 30 minute drive to downtown Victoria. Complimentary use of 24 hour Fitness Centre. 3 Meeting/Function rooms for groups up to 60 people.

Established in 1971, the Sidney Museum has served the community of Sidney and North Saanich since then. Run by the Society of Saanich Peninsula Museums, the museum promotes awareness of local heritage through exhibits, programs, and collections. Its permanent collection consists of over 6000 items. In addition to its permanent exhibits, the museum also features rotating monthly exhibits. These temporary exhibits include everything from an annual Quilting display, a Teddy Bear Christmas Display, and of course the famous 3-month long Lego Exhibit. The Society of Saanich Peninsula Museums is a non-profit organization, and the Museum is open to the public by donation.