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Town of Sidney

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Sidney is a town located at the northern end of the Saanich Peninsula, on Vancouver Island in the Canadian province of British Columbia. It has a population of approximately 11,300. Sidney is located just east of Victoria International Airport, and a few kilometers south of BC Ferries' Swartz Bay terminal. The town is also the only Canadian port-of-call in the Washington State Ferry system, with ferries running from Sidney to Anacortes, Washington. Sidney is located along Highway 17, which bisects the town from north to south. It is generally considered part of the Victoria metropolitan area. Sidney is mainly an industrial town, with most people working in the construction, manufacturing, and warehousing fields (26%). Retail accounts for approximately 10% of the employment. Healthcare and social assistance employs 13%. There are over 4,000 people employed in Sidney, with an unemployment rate of 6.1%. It should also be taken into consideration that some of this labour force commutes from neighbouring municipalities, such as Saanich or Victoria. The median income is $24,638. The median income for a household in the town is $56,115. Whether you are looking for fun and excitement, peace and relaxation, or some world-class sightseeing, you've come to the right place. Visitors are always welcomed as they visit friends, tour the sites or consider the Town of Sidney as a new place to live.

Sidney-by-the-Sea offers unique shopping, recreational facilities and parks and recreation ideal for all ages.

Combined with excellent dining, arts and culture and exciting year round events, Sidney offers visitors plenty to do and see during their stay. Be sure to explore Sidney's unique and exciting clothing shops, art galleries, gift stores, antique shops, and much more. We are a year round tourist destination with 3.6 kilometres of waterfront and many wonderful activities to explore including: two Museums (Marine and Historical); a Marine Ecology Centre; whale watching; street statues and murals; a Mineral World; and our 420 ft. Fishing Pier with a thriving marine life Artificial Reef. Our waterfront location allows for many other water related activities such as boating, sailing, kayaking, diving and fishing. Our pedestrian friendly downtown offers an excellent variety of stores, specialty shops and businesses providing unique products and personalized service. Sidney is known as Booktown where you can enjoy many hours of browsing through new and used books in a large number of bookstores. Sidney’s restaurants offer a diverse assortment of excellent meals and cater to all tastes. Sidney is alive with culture and entertainment, boasting its own Star Theatre with first run movies and the Mary Winspear Centre at SANSCHA providing meeting rooms, convention facilities and an exciting 310 seat multi-purpose Theatre for stage productions. Enjoy special Town events, such as: * Sidney Days/Canada Day Celebrations; * Matinee Concert Series (Sunday Afternoons, July through August); * Summer Street Markets (Thursday Nights, June to August); * Sidney Fine Arts Show; * Lighted Boat Sail Past & Santa Parade; and * First Night New Year's Eve Celebrations.

Sidney is a wonderful place to visit and live, providing a high quality of life and a friendly, receptive atmosphere.

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