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Visit Sidney by the Sea. Situated at the shore of the Salish Sea, Sidney’s historic and vibrant downtown district is the heart of the Saanich Peninsula. Locally owned storefronts, coffee shops, eateries, and more offer unique and memorable opportunities year round.
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ith multiple new restaurants and retail spaces opening each year, there are options to discover more with each visit. So, whether you stroll along the Sea Walk, pick-up lunch, bring the kids to visit the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, enjoy a bike ride along the Lochside Trail, visit the Sidney Museum, or take in a show at the Mary Winspear Centre, downtown Sidney has something for everyone.
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mission to encourage public awareness and appreciation of the cultural life on the Peninsula, ArtSea offers and supports events throughout the year: the Spring and Fall Studio Tours, the Artisans Show, and the Sidney Fine Art Show are but three examples. The Gallery at Tulista Park is also home to rotating exhibits of local artists’ dynamic work. The Saanich Peninsula Arts and Crafts Society is another key arts organization. With almost 400-members, the Society’s annual art show attracts visitors from far and wide. The Mary Winspear Centre, a state of the art community centre, offers an extraordinary mix of cultural events throughout the year, showcasing music, dance, and theatre performers from around the world. The Centre also houses one of the most outstanding exhibits of First Nations and Canadian art from across Canada. The Sidney waterfront offers a fascinating sculpture walk, displaying pieces selected from across North America. The Town also features four art galleries and an attractive historical museum.
EXPERIENCE THE ARTS & CULTURAL HUB OF VANCOUVER ISLAND People often wonder why so many artists, musicians, and highly skilled crafts people live in Sidney and on the Saanich Peninsula. Is it the beautiful environment, the laid-back lifestyle, or other factors that make the area such a haven for creative people? No one will ever know for sure, but the richness of the visual and performing arts is truly remarkable. The ArtSea Community Arts Council is the heart of the arts community. With a
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Sidney’s Halloween Spook-Tacular is set to run from October 23 to Halloween night, when the entire community will welcome local families for safely-distanced outdoor fun.
Our main event promises to be the most SpookTacular of all. We will host Drive-In Movie nights at the Mary Winspear Centre on October 29, 30 and 31, with two showings each evening. A kid-friendly early show will delight younger viewers, while the later movie will cater to an older audience. This community event is completely free, but will be limited to 50-cars per showtime, so you must reserve your spot ahead of time through the Sidney BIA. Details as to when you can register will be released soon! When you book your tickets online, you’ll also be able to satisfy your Halloween sweet tooth by purchasing pre-packaged goodies (popcorn, candy, pop, etc.) from Star Cinema. Your treats will be delivered safely to your car on the day of the show! All proceeds for pre-packaged treats will go to the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank. So there you have it, folks. Holiday community events are something we care deeply about in Sidney, and this Halloween season promises to be more Spook-Tacular than ever! sidneybia.ca – Morgan Shaw
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alloween is one of our favourite holidays here in the community of Sidney. And if you’re worried this spooky holiday just won’t be as fun this year, never fear! The Sidney BIA has planned over a week’s worth of safe, delightful activities for your entire family. In fact, the entire town is dressing up! We’re still adding all the details, but, come the event, you’ll be able to simply follow an interactive map to discover everything we have in store for you. You can expect a dazzling “Jack-O’-Lantern” display of lights in downtown Sidney and pumpkins at the Sidney Pier, plus festive window displays by Sidney businesses and residents. The artists at ArtSea Gallery will also have their creative talents on display, along with beautiful lights throughout the town installed by the Town of Sidney. Looking for something cutting edge? One Voice Institute and Enigmatic Events Collective presents their first Halloweekend: A Myriad Experience. Step beyond the headset and into Vancouver Island’s first ever immersion experience! This All Hallows Eve, the tick tick tick of the Timekeepers clock will come to a grinding halt, threatening the balance of space, time, and most crucially, clocks. Assist the Timekeeper in a treasure hunt across the town of Sidney to restore balance across the realms before the end of Hallowe’en night! Join them on October 30th and 31st in a race against time, and for time, itself at the Sidney Pier Hotel. Whether you’re a kid of two or ninety-two, we encourage you to dress up! Kids can submit photos in their Halloween costumes for a chance to win local prizes in a variety of contest categories. There will also be a colouring contest; simply download it from our website, colour, and submit electronically for a chance to win local prizes.
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