Guidebook to Sidney by the Sea
Food Scene
It's authentic, delicious and reasonably priced food in a lively atmosphere. Great for lunch or dinner and located a block from the Sidney Pier on Beacon Avenue (main street).
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Sabhai Thai Restaurant
2493 Beacon AvenueIt's authentic, delicious and reasonably priced food in a lively atmosphere. Great for lunch or dinner and located a block from the Sidney Pier on Beacon Avenue (main street).
The décor is funky and fun the servers are fast, polite and pleasant. Nice tasting fish and chips; the halibut burger 100% recommended. Good food at a fair price. Always hopping busy (a good sign).
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Fish on Fifth
9812 Fifth StThe décor is funky and fun the servers are fast, polite and pleasant. Nice tasting fish and chips; the halibut burger 100% recommended. Good food at a fair price. Always hopping busy (a good sign).
A staple at our house when no one wants to cook. Maria and her family have been owners of this small family restaurant since 1995 as it's a 2 minute walk to the ocean. Order at the counter & food is served to your table or take-out. The souvlaki is authentic and simply amazing. Fresh tomatoes, home-made tzatziki, warm pita, and your choice of meat. Affordable, fresh, tasty, and healthy. We're never disappointed.
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Maria's Souvlaki Greek Restaurant
9812 Second StA staple at our house when no one wants to cook. Maria and her family have been owners of this small family restaurant since 1995 as it's a 2 minute walk to the ocean. Order at the counter & food is served to your table or take-out. The souvlaki is authentic and simply amazing. Fresh tomatoes, home-made tzatziki, warm pita, and your choice of meat. Affordable, fresh, tasty, and healthy. We're never disappointed.
Excellent service. Excellent food. Real food....prepared fresh in house. Try the schnitzel, spatzle, and red cabbage lunch item. If you're lucky enough to hit the day that the lemon mousse if available for dessert, don't hesitate!
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Bistro Suisse
2470 Beacon AveExcellent service. Excellent food. Real food....prepared fresh in house. Try the schnitzel, spatzle, and red cabbage lunch item. If you're lucky enough to hit the day that the lemon mousse if available for dessert, don't hesitate!
If you are looking for unique shopping experience – a visit to the Deep Cove Market is sure to satisfy
your foodie appetite! The Market is a little out in the country and about a 10 minute drive from our place but a long way from ordinary! This little gem offers local seasonal produce from numerous Peninsula growers as well as specialty coffees and daily food specials for take out or stay in. There's also an outdoor garden area with picnic tables to enjoy. Open 8am to 8pm daily.
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Deep Cove Market
10940 W Saanich RdIf you are looking for unique shopping experience – a visit to the Deep Cove Market is sure to satisfy
your foodie appetite! The Market is a little out in the country and about a 10 minute drive from our place but a long way from ordinary! This little gem offers local seasonal produce from numerous Peninsula growers as well as specialty coffees and daily food specials for take out or stay in. There's also an outdoor garden area with picnic tables to enjoy. Open 8am to 8pm daily.
This is a very popular breakfast cafe with the locals (people are often lined up to get in). Located at 2466 Beacon Avenue and 3rd Street, it is a direct walk from our place down 3rd Street along the waterfront. Reasonably priced breakfast & brunch served Mon-Sat 7am to 3pm & Sun 8-2. Starbucks is right across the street in case you need your coffee fix right away :)
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3rd Street Cafe
2466 Beacon AveThis is a very popular breakfast cafe with the locals (people are often lined up to get in). Located at 2466 Beacon Avenue and 3rd Street, it is a direct walk from our place down 3rd Street along the waterfront. Reasonably priced breakfast & brunch served Mon-Sat 7am to 3pm & Sun 8-2. Starbucks is right across the street in case you need your coffee fix right away :)
Now open Sundays 10-2 for for brunch, comfortable and casual, The Surly Mermaid has people raving about the food they serve and features share plates like Tapas. Go to http://www.surlymermaid.ca/
to see their menu or call 778-351-1544. Open daily 11am to 11pm.
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The Surly Mermaid
9851 Seaport PlNow open Sundays 10-2 for for brunch, comfortable and casual, The Surly Mermaid has people raving about the food they serve and features share plates like Tapas. Go to http://www.surlymermaid.ca/
to see their menu or call 778-351-1544. Open daily 11am to 11pm.
Great seafood and other tasty offerings that are generous and beautifully presented. Sea Glass was awarded second prize for top seafood restaurant for 2014, 2015 and 2016!
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Sea Glass Waterfront Grill
2320 Harbour RdGreat seafood and other tasty offerings that are generous and beautifully presented. Sea Glass was awarded second prize for top seafood restaurant for 2014, 2015 and 2016!
Shopping
This cute lifestyle apothecary can be described as warm, welcoming and fragrant. You’ll find a plethora of unique home accents – from practical to whimsical, sophisticated to cheeky – that are a pleasure to give and to receive. This place is uniquely Sidney.
Lilaberry Home Decor
2412 Beacon AveThis cute lifestyle apothecary can be described as warm, welcoming and fragrant. You’ll find a plethora of unique home accents – from practical to whimsical, sophisticated to cheeky – that are a pleasure to give and to receive. This place is uniquely Sidney.
They offer a unique selection of products, and attention to detail that will turn your next meal into a culinary event to be remembered as well as some famous, made in Quebec, slippers that you'll never want to take off.
Muffet & Louisa
2360 Beacon AveThey offer a unique selection of products, and attention to detail that will turn your next meal into a culinary event to be remembered as well as some famous, made in Quebec, slippers that you'll never want to take off.
"Literal experts for local booklovers". This go-to bookstore has been a fixture of the Sidney community for over 35 years. If they don't have it in stock, they can probably find it for you. They also have a great selection of international newspapers and magazines. Wheelchair accessible and open daily from 8:00am to 9:00pm.
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Tanners Books
2436 Beacon Ave"Literal experts for local booklovers". This go-to bookstore has been a fixture of the Sidney community for over 35 years. If they don't have it in stock, they can probably find it for you. They also have a great selection of international newspapers and magazines. Wheelchair accessible and open daily from 8:00am to 9:00pm.
Interesting gadgets and fun gifts for the gardener. From the decorative to the practical, this little shop offers a selection of outdoor furniture to seeds as well as advice and workshops. You can spend hours talking and looking through their selection of merchandise while dreaming of warmer weather.
Dig This Sidney
9813 Third StInteresting gadgets and fun gifts for the gardener. From the decorative to the practical, this little shop offers a selection of outdoor furniture to seeds as well as advice and workshops. You can spend hours talking and looking through their selection of merchandise while dreaming of warmer weather.
Essentials
One of the 3 main grocers that service the town. This one has the best selection of organic produce and products.
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Thrifty Foods
9810 Seventh StOne of the 3 main grocers that service the town. This one has the best selection of organic produce and products.
You will find a laundry room located across from their office within the lounge area. Front loading washers/dryers are accessible for $2.50 for wash/dry. ($1 coins and quarters only). Ensure that you start laundry 1.5 hours before closing in order to complete your load prior. Hours coincide with that of the marina office and are:
Labour Day to October 1 - 8:00am – 5:00pm
October 1 to May 31 - 8:30am – 5:00pm
June 1 to June 14- 8:00am – 6:00pm
June 15 to the day before Labour Day - 8:00am – 7:00pm.
Port Sidney Marina
9835 Seaport PlYou will find a laundry room located across from their office within the lounge area. Front loading washers/dryers are accessible for $2.50 for wash/dry. ($1 coins and quarters only). Ensure that you start laundry 1.5 hours before closing in order to complete your load prior. Hours coincide with that of the marina office and are:
Labour Day to October 1 - 8:00am – 5:00pm
October 1 to May 31 - 8:30am – 5:00pm
June 1 to June 14- 8:00am – 6:00pm
June 15 to the day before Labour Day - 8:00am – 7:00pm.
Located at the corner of Resthaven Dr. & Malaview Ave. (10153 Resthaven Drive), next door to Hyland Fish & Chips Restaurant. It is a 5 minute walk from our home. You will find most essentials available there. They are open Monday through Saturday 6am to 9:30pm and Sundays/Holidays 6am-9pm.
Queens Grocery
10153 Resthaven DrLocated at the corner of Resthaven Dr. & Malaview Ave. (10153 Resthaven Drive), next door to Hyland Fish & Chips Restaurant. It is a 5 minute walk from our home. You will find most essentials available there. They are open Monday through Saturday 6am to 9:30pm and Sundays/Holidays 6am-9pm.
Getting Around
Beacon Avenue is the main street and where you can catch one to Victoria or the ferry terminal. There are buses that can take you throughout the area also.
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BC Transit
520 Gorge Rd EBeacon Avenue is the main street and where you can catch one to Victoria or the ferry terminal. There are buses that can take you throughout the area also.
BC Ferries can take you to any of the Gulf Islands or the mainland. See their website for schedules at http://www.bcferries.com/schedules. If you're lucky you may get to see whales too!
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Swartz Bay Terminal station
11300 Patricia Bay HwyBC Ferries can take you to any of the Gulf Islands or the mainland. See their website for schedules at http://www.bcferries.com/schedules. If you're lucky you may get to see whales too!
Parks & Nature
Great place for adults and children to explore ocean life. Lots of hands on, unique experiences to be had. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Really fascinating stuff!
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Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
9811 Seaport PlGreat place for adults and children to explore ocean life. Lots of hands on, unique experiences to be had. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Really fascinating stuff!
This place is a jewel! You take a 15 minute ferry trip from Beacon Ave (every hour or so). Arrive at island and explore nice beaches & wooded areas. Pack a lunch because no food is available on island - just fresh water & washrooms. Spend few hours then take the ferry back. This is a great daytrip for families & nature lovers.
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Sidney Spit
This place is a jewel! You take a 15 minute ferry trip from Beacon Ave (every hour or so). Arrive at island and explore nice beaches & wooded areas. Pack a lunch because no food is available on island - just fresh water & washrooms. Spend few hours then take the ferry back. This is a great daytrip for families & nature lovers.
Sightseeing
This should be on everyone's bucket list. Good weather helps to make this a better experience but well worth the effort all around.
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Sidney Whale Watching
2537 Beacon AveThis should be on everyone's bucket list. Good weather helps to make this a better experience but well worth the effort all around.
Over a century ago, Jennie Butchart began building what is now one of the world’s premier floral show gardens. This is a world famous attraction and is located an approximate 20 minutes from Sidney.
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Butchart Gardens
Over a century ago, Jennie Butchart began building what is now one of the world’s premier floral show gardens. This is a world famous attraction and is located an approximate 20 minutes from Sidney.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sweeping views and fresh sea air, all your senses covered. Haro’s Bar and Restaurant is good for a special night.
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Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa
9805 Seaport PlSweeping views and fresh sea air, all your senses covered. Haro’s Bar and Restaurant is good for a special night.
A waterfront distillery in Sidney that includes a space for the public to kick back & experience artisan spirits in inventive cocktails. For visitors, the experience of touring the distillery & tasting spirits neat will carry on in their lounge, as you watch top bartenders mix, muddle & shake. The on-site lounge is a site of innovation as bartenders experiment w/ new cocktails & feed back to the development of pioneering spirits. Be sure to visit the retail shop before you leave & take home one of their spirits including their flagship product Victoria Gin or the newest addition, the unique Empress Gin.
Open in the lounge Sunday thru Wednesday from 12-7pm & Thursday thru Saturday 12-10pm.
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Victoria Distillers
9891 Seaport PlA waterfront distillery in Sidney that includes a space for the public to kick back & experience artisan spirits in inventive cocktails. For visitors, the experience of touring the distillery & tasting spirits neat will carry on in their lounge, as you watch top bartenders mix, muddle & shake. The on-site lounge is a site of innovation as bartenders experiment w/ new cocktails & feed back to the development of pioneering spirits. Be sure to visit the retail shop before you leave & take home one of their spirits including their flagship product Victoria Gin or the newest addition, the unique Empress Gin.
Open in the lounge Sunday thru Wednesday from 12-7pm & Thursday thru Saturday 12-10pm.