Five-Star Guidebook for Sidney, BC
Food scene
Mary's Bleue Moon Cafe
9535 Canora RdGreat food, just a short walk away
This well known favourite on the iconic Sidney Pier offers up great food with an incredible view. Reservations are recommended but even if you don't have one it's definitely still worth a try.
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The Pier Bistro
2550 Beacon AveThis well known favourite on the iconic Sidney Pier offers up great food with an incredible view. Reservations are recommended but even if you don't have one it's definitely still worth a try.
Taco Shell
2367 Beacon AveGreat Mexican take-out
An historic stone house transformed into a wonderful dining experience
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Stonehouse Pub
2215 Canoe Cove RdAn historic stone house transformed into a wonderful dining experience
Melinda's Biscotti started out making and distributing delicious biscotti and became so popular that they have blossomed into a local favourite for breakfast and lunch, Mon-Fri. Note: kitchen closes at 2 but you can still pop in for biscotti and coffee until 3 (sometimes later). My personal favourite- gluten-free almond biscotti
Melinda's Biscotti & Coffee House
10134 McDonald Park RdMelinda's Biscotti started out making and distributing delicious biscotti and became so popular that they have blossomed into a local favourite for breakfast and lunch, Mon-Fri. Note: kitchen closes at 2 but you can still pop in for biscotti and coffee until 3 (sometimes later). My personal favourite- gluten-free almond biscotti
Beacon Brewing is a newer addition to the local micro-brewing scene. They have a tasting room with snacks and pizza and host fun events
Beacon Brewing
9829 Third StreetBeacon Brewing is a newer addition to the local micro-brewing scene. They have a tasting room with snacks and pizza and host fun events
A great place relax outside on one of the picnic tables on a nice day and sample some beers. You pick up some tasty foods next door at the Fickle Fig Bakery and Bistro. Sometimes there area even local musicians to add to the fun.
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Howl Brewing
1780 Mills RoadA great place relax outside on one of the picnic tables on a nice day and sample some beers. You pick up some tasty foods next door at the Fickle Fig Bakery and Bistro. Sometimes there area even local musicians to add to the fun.
The Fickle Fig is a market and bakery with outdoor seating. Or take your food to the picnic tables next door at Howl Brewing.
The fickle fig farm market
2489 Beacon AvenueThe Fickle Fig is a market and bakery with outdoor seating. Or take your food to the picnic tables next door at Howl Brewing.
Stop by Roost for a delicious meal or just to pick up a quick bite and some fresh baked goodies. Their winery also has tasting room.
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Roost Farm Winery and Bakery
9100 E Saanich RdStop by Roost for a delicious meal or just to pick up a quick bite and some fresh baked goodies. Their winery also has tasting room.
Fish O Chips
10153 Resthaven DrA local fish n chip favourite
Pizza Plus
10055 McDonald Park RoadPick up or delivery of pizza and more
City/town information
Sidney by the Sea offers shopping and dining of all kinds. Waterfront walkway and parks. Sunday market and Thursday evening market. Just a 10 minute walk
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Sidney
Sidney by the Sea offers shopping and dining of all kinds. Waterfront walkway and parks. Sunday market and Thursday evening market. Just a 10 minute walk
Saanichton offers shops, cafes, restaurants and neighbourhood pubs and the Peninsula Farmer's Market
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Saanichton
Saanichton offers shops, cafes, restaurants and neighbourhood pubs and the Peninsula Farmer's Market
A lovely town offering wonderful shops and restaurants and sightseeing.
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Brentwood Bay
A lovely town offering wonderful shops and restaurants and sightseeing.
Fun and Educational
Fun for all ages, the BC Aviation Museum interesting and interactive. Open Thursday to Monday 10-3. Just a 5-minute walk
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BC Aviation Museum
1910 Norseman RdFun for all ages, the BC Aviation Museum interesting and interactive. Open Thursday to Monday 10-3. Just a 5-minute walk
Miracle Lanes
2375 Bevan AvePlay 18 holes of mini golf in this beautifully landscaped course, with a ponds, fountains and wildlife.
Island View Mini Golf
7081 Central Saanich RdPlay 18 holes of mini golf in this beautifully landscaped course, with a ponds, fountains and wildlife.
Sightseeing
A great chance to see, close up, the beautiful gulf islands archipelago and some of the areas iconic sea life.
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Sidney Whale Watching
2537 Beacon AveA great chance to see, close up, the beautiful gulf islands archipelago and some of the areas iconic sea life.
Free things to do
Sidney St Market is on in the parking area of the Mary Winspear Center.
The Sunday Market is open May - Sep 10am to 2pm
The Thursday Night Market is June- Sep 4:30 to 8:30 pm
This is a great place to discover local artisans, and buy fresh local produce and other foods. There are usually food trucks and other street foods as well.
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Sidney Spit Marine Park
Sidney St Market is on in the parking area of the Mary Winspear Center.
The Sunday Market is open May - Sep 10am to 2pm
The Thursday Night Market is June- Sep 4:30 to 8:30 pm
This is a great place to discover local artisans, and buy fresh local produce and other foods. There are usually food trucks and other street foods as well.
Enjoying the Great Outdoors
Sidney Spit Marine Park is a nice place to spend a nice day on the beach, or bird watching. Take the Sidney Spit Ferry.
https://www.sidneyspitferry.com/schedule
Please Remember to pack out your garbage, recycling and organics (even organics can be harmful to wildlife).
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Sidney Spit Marine Park
Sidney Spit Marine Park is a nice place to spend a nice day on the beach, or bird watching. Take the Sidney Spit Ferry.
https://www.sidneyspitferry.com/schedule
Please Remember to pack out your garbage, recycling and organics (even organics can be harmful to wildlife).
Alpine Sidney Spit Ferry
2537 Beacon AveCheck Ferry schedule to Sidney Spit
Shopping
This little corner store sells the essentials like bread and milk, but also an assortment of random things. If there's something you forgot it's worth trying there. And they have great soft-serve too
McTavish Market
9142 E Saanich RdThis little corner store sells the essentials like bread and milk, but also an assortment of random things. If there's something you forgot it's worth trying there. And they have great soft-serve too