Booktown Travel Guide
Sidney

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Popular places to visit
Port Sidney Marina
Explore the waterfront in Sidney with a trip to Port Sidney Marina. Wander the seaside and picturesque gardens in the area.
Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
Take the children to visit the sea life you'll find at Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea during your trip to Sidney. Wander the seaside and picturesque gardens in the area.
Victoria Distillers
You can take time to visit Victoria Distillers during your travels to Sidney. Wander the seaside and picturesque gardens in the area.
Sidney Museum and Archives
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Sidney Museum and Archives during your travels in Sidney. Wander the seaside and picturesque gardens in the area.
Lolly Gobble Sweet Shop
Enjoy an outing to Lolly Gobble Sweet Shop during your stay in Sidney. Wander the seaside and picturesque gardens in the area.
Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in North Saanich with a trip to Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal. Wander the picturesque gardens and seaside in the area.
Top hotels in Booktown

Sidney Waterfront Inn & Suites
Amazing Friendy and helpful staff
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel
The heating/fan/AC unit was very noisy and room was musty no matter how often I ran the fan. Only had 1.5 rolls of toilet paper in the bathroom and no backup rolls and had no tissues when I checked into the room. Otherwise, overall an okay place to stay for only 3-4 nights. Bed was okay, small gym ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa
Awesome
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Beacon Inn at Sidney
Lovely unique hotel, friednly staff and common area's are
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Fairmont Empress
With Q closed, the Bengal not open for lunch or a quiet late lunch as well as the Rooftop restaurant being closed for the season…it sure was bad timing for us and no alternates were provided. The hotel was wonderful but Spring Break prices for low amenities was very disappointing. We had hoped to ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
The room was older than it looks in photos. Fast internet, clean bathroom, and friendly staff. My booking came with free breakfast. It's best to go before 8am.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
