Sidney, Saanich, Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

Sidney & North Saanich, near Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia (B.C.), Canada. The gateway to the Gulf Islands, Sidney by-the-Sea and N.Saanich make up the North Saanich Peninsula, neighboured with the communities of Brentwood Bay & Central Saanich, Oak Bay, Sooke, and Westshore. Together make Greater Victoria, British Columbia, Canada an exciting and adventurous place to live and visit! Staying in Sidney or North Saanich on Vancouver Island is convenient, minutes from the Victoria Int. Airport and BC Ferries.

Approx. a 20 minute drive to Victoria, Vancouver Island is an area full of adventure! Be sure to take in one of the many Attractions, Tours, Charters and Adventures! From exciting Whale Watching Tours, Sailing Cruise, Eco-Tour, or Fishing Charters for Salmon or Halibut. For the more relaxed family activites, visit one of the many oceanfront parks, or go on a 20 minute cruise to the magnificent sandy beaches of Sidney Island & Sidney Spit.

Victoria, Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada

Communities of Greater Victoria
(1) Sidney / N. Saanich
(2) Saanichton : (3) Esquimalt :
(4) Inner Harbour : (5) Oak Bay
(6) Sooke : (7) Western Communities

Tucked away against the western edge of mainland British Columbia and the north shore of Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula, Vancouver Island stretches 520 km (280mi) in length.

Warm Pacific air keeps Vancouver Island’s temperature moderate and guarantees good weather year round. Annual precipitation is much less that of Vancouver, B.C. or Seattle WA giving us Vancouver Islanders the sun to enjoy.

Vancouver Island is truly one of the most beautiful places on Earth! Offering all the pleasures of an island retreat filled with adventure, temperate rainforests, pristine lakes & rivers, everything the nature lover could ask for. Mixed with the hustle of the provincial capital, Victoria, British Columbia, and the natural charm of busy fishing, mining and logging towns.

B.C. Travel Guide
To Victoria