
So Much to Do
No matter the season, Sidney always offers plenty to see and do! Take part in a race, enjoy music and cultural programming, celebrate the community, and discover family-friendly activities.
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The Suitcase Project
Past meets present in a traveling exhibit from the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, as more than 80 fourth and fifth generation Japanese Canadians and Americans share what they would pack if forcibly removed from their homes today. The Suitcase Project, photographed by Kayla Isomura, is coming to the Sidney Museum on April 4 […]
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Calidore String Quartet at Deep Cove Winery
Calidore String Quartet at Deep Cove Winery
The Calidore Quartet’s program includes four works that share a common outdoorsy theme: Haydn’s Op 1 no 1, La Chasse; Mozart’s K. 458, The Hunt; Brahms’ Op 67 in B flat; and Jörg Widmann’s Jagdquartet. Come early and enjoy a glass of wine! Buy Tickets! Doors open at 6:30pm Our re-opening is being planned with […]
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Sidney Days
On June 30, 2022, come down to Beacon Park to see the opening ceremonies and live music by The Bankes Brothers starting at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks to follow! There is lots to do on July 1, too! The Sidney Lions are hosting their Pancake Breakfast at the Mary Winspear Centre at 8 a.m. The Canada […]
Trooper
Trooper
It goes like this: millions of records, a couple dozen hits, a Juno Award (Canada's Grammy) for Band of the Year and ongoing sold-out shows across Canada. Universal Music acknowledges them as "one of Canada's top five selling bands of all time" and the Vancouver Sun has called them "Canadian rock heroes of the first […]
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Wildlife of Vancouver Island
Selection of photos featuring wildlife on Vancouver Island and beyond, including eagles, herons, hummingbirds, raccoons, mink, coastal sea wolf Staqeya, and African safari photos of lions, elephants, leopards. Photos framed and unframed, canvas and fine art as well as practical items like art cards, stainless steel water bottles, wine tumblers, mouse pads, book marks. Open […]
Canada Day Pancake Breakfast
Canada Day Pancake Breakfast
Don't miss the Sidney Lions famous hot pancake breakfast with fried sausages! Pancake Breakfast - Canada Day 8 a.m - 10 a.m. $7 or $20 per family Mary Winspear Centre - Courtyard
Chilliwack
Chilliwack
Mary Winspear Centre Presents CHILLIWACK Friday, July 1 - 7:30pm Rising out of the ashes of psychedelia in 1969, Canada’s legendary Chilliwack released 12 albums over a 15 year period producing numerous Canadian and international hits including “Lonesome Mary”, “Fly At Night”, & “California Girl” in the 70’s; and “My Girl (gone gone gone)”, “Whatcha […]
Big Little Lions
Big Little Lions
Enjoy a fun concert with music from Big Little Lions. They preform a beautiful mix of new folk and sophisticated pop music! Concerts are included with a general admission or an annual pass.
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Outdoor Summer Concerts- The Ecclestons
Outdoor Summer Concerts- The Ecclestons
Enjoy a fun concert with music from The Ecclestons. They put on a fun show of full contact folk, a kitchen party extraordinaire! Concerts are included with a general admission or an annual pass.
3 events,
Sidney Farmers Market
Sidney Farmers Market
Explore a variety of vendors of all types. You can find anything from local artisans to farmers & growers, or creative foods to clothing & accessories, and so many more!
2 events,
Play in the Park
Play in the Park
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings through July & August, join Panorama staff from 5:30-8:30pm for some FREE summer fun for the whole family that includes interactive play, group games, and of course, inflatable fun on our giant 50’ obstacle course! Tuesday - Jubilee Park 1377 Mills Road Wednesday - Tulista Park 9565 5th Street […]
3 events,
Play in the Park
Play in the Park
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings through July & August, join Panorama staff from 5:30-8:30pm for some FREE summer fun for the whole family that includes interactive play, group games, and of course, inflatable fun on our giant 50’ obstacle course! Tuesday - Jubilee Park 1377 Mills Road Wednesday - Tulista Park 9565 5th Street […]
Music In The Park- Auntie Kate and the Uncles of Funk
Music In The Park- Auntie Kate and the Uncles of Funk
Bring a lawn chair and a picnic dinner, or check out the food vendors! This is an all-ages event brought to you by the Brentwood Bay Community Association. These shows are free, but you can buy 50/50 tickets at the event to help support these concerts.
3 events,
Sidney Thursday Night Market
Sidney Thursday Night Market
Explore a variety of vendors of all types. You can find anything from local artisans to farmers & growers, or creative foods to clothing & accessories, and so many more!
Play in the Park
Play in the Park
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings through July & August, join Panorama staff from 5:30-8:30pm for some FREE summer fun for the whole family that includes interactive play, group games, and of course, inflatable fun on our giant 50’ obstacle course! Tuesday - Jubilee Park 1377 Mills Road Wednesday - Tulista Park 9565 5th Street […]
2 events,
Fun With Fiber: Cloth & Wood
Fun With Fibre: Cloth & Wood is returning in July to celebrate their 10th show together. Peter’s whimsical wood carvings, bowls, and trays along with bright, beautiful hand painted fabrics used in the collage pieces created by Kathy, Heather, Maya and Dale are a must see! All five artists are in attendance daily from 10am-4pm. […]
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Chris Millington Band
Chris Millington Band
Enjoy a fun concert with music from the Chris Millington Band. Get ready to dance and sing along as they preform fun, contemporary, up-tempo tunes! Concerts are included with a general admission or an annual pass.
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Summer Sounds Concert Series – Chris Millington – DANCIN’
Summer Sounds Concert Series – Chris Millington – DANCIN’
Beacon Park 9801 Seaport Pl, Sidney, BC This act is the perfect way to start off the 2022 concert series! Victoria's most talented musicians playing irresistible hits that will have you dancing on the grass or grooving in your chair!
Sidney Farmers Market
Sidney Farmers Market
Explore a variety of vendors of all types. You can find anything from local artisans to farmers & growers, or creative foods to clothing & accessories, and so many more!
Saanich Strawberry Festival
Saanich Strawberry Festival
Event activities and displays from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Strawberries and Ice Cream: 1:00 - 3:00 pm Beaver Lake Park Free Admission Strawberries & Ice Cream tickets are $1 per serving and they are only served between 1:00 - 3:00 pm From its start as a celebration of Saanich’s agricultural roots, the Strawberry Festival […]
1 event,
2 events,
Play in the Park
Play in the Park
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings through July & August, join Panorama staff from 5:30-8:30pm for some FREE summer fun for the whole family that includes interactive play, group games, and of course, inflatable fun on our giant 50’ obstacle course! Tuesday - Jubilee Park 1377 Mills Road Wednesday - Tulista Park 9565 5th Street […]
3 events,
Play in the Park
Play in the Park
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings through July & August, join Panorama staff from 5:30-8:30pm for some FREE summer fun for the whole family that includes interactive play, group games, and of course, inflatable fun on our giant 50’ obstacle course! Tuesday - Jubilee Park 1377 Mills Road Wednesday - Tulista Park 9565 5th Street […]
Music In The Park- Lost Hwy Trio (Bill Johnson Acoustic Trio)
Music In The Park- Lost Hwy Trio (Bill Johnson Acoustic Trio)
Bring a lawn chair and a picnic dinner, or check out the food vendors! This is an all-ages event brought to you by the Brentwood Bay Community Association. These shows are free, but you can buy 50/50 tickets at the event to help support these concerts.
4 events,
Sidney Thursday Night Market
Sidney Thursday Night Market
Explore a variety of vendors of all types. You can find anything from local artisans to farmers & growers, or creative foods to clothing & accessories, and so many more!
Play in the Park
Play in the Park
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings through July & August, join Panorama staff from 5:30-8:30pm for some FREE summer fun for the whole family that includes interactive play, group games, and of course, inflatable fun on our giant 50’ obstacle course! Tuesday - Jubilee Park 1377 Mills Road Wednesday - Tulista Park 9565 5th Street […]
Beacon Comedy Night
Beacon Comedy Night
Back at it again! Another night of comedy at Beacon Brewing. Bobby Warrener made his comedic debut at an open mic at only 19 years old. Since then, he has captured audiences around the country with his laid-back style and well written jokes. His often self-deprecating but relatable comedy has earned him spots on JFL […]
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Curvaceous Art
Mary FitzZaland’s pen and ink artwork is fanciful, other-worldly and reflective of her life. Her work is so finely created that when enlarged, there is no loss of detail. She doesn’t simply reproduce the natural world, but is inspired by it in whatever medium (ink, watercolour and acrylic) that she uses. Come and discover the […]
Stephen Fearing
Stephen Fearing
Enjoy a fun concert with music from Stephen Fearing. Join the party and see a king amongst minstrels, one of Canada's finest performers. Concerts are included with a general admission or an annual pass.
3 events,
Portrait Drawing Workshop
Portrait Drawing Workshop
This two-day intensive will help you with the fundamentals of portrait drawing. The first day will focus on the time-tested Loomis method for starting to capture the human head from any angle. With simple repetition exercises, we will learn to simplify complex subject matter into its basic elements. On the second day, we will spend […]
Dixieland Express
Dixieland Express
Enjoy a fun concert with music from Dixieland Express. Join the summer concert fun, and listen to Victoria's favourite Dixieland band! Concerts are included with a general admission or an annual pass.
3 events,
Sidney Farmers Market
Sidney Farmers Market
Explore a variety of vendors of all types. You can find anything from local artisans to farmers & growers, or creative foods to clothing & accessories, and so many more!
Summer Sounds Concert Series – KINGPINS
Summer Sounds Concert Series – KINGPINS
Beacon Park 9801 Seaport Pl, Sidney, BC The Kingpins are a fun-loving band of veteran musicians who play classic swing and R&B from the 50's and 60's. Fronted by Hank Lionhart and powered by a dynamic horn and rhythm section, these guys are guaranteed to bounce the audience out of their seats.
4 events,
Film Making
Action, adventure, comedy and suspense await the imagination and creativity of your youngest filmmaker this summer. Using our equipment, and under the guidance of a master filmmaker, your child will learn to story board, develop a script, understand cinematography, edit, and add special effects, music and titles. The final result... a blockbuster to enjoy on […]
Blood Donor Clinic
Blood Donor Clinic
Blood Donor Clinic 12:00pm-6:00pm For more information or to book an appointment visit www.blood.ca
Heritage Acres
Heritage Acres
July 3 & 10: Train is Running Our 29 acre site has something for everyone to enjoy. Enjoy being in nature, sitting beside our lake or walking our forest trail. Explore the past by visiting our museum packed with historical artefacts. Walk through our heritage buildings and learn what life was like in bygone times. […]
3 events,
Play in the Park
Play in the Park
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings through July & August, join Panorama staff from 5:30-8:30pm for some FREE summer fun for the whole family that includes interactive play, group games, and of course, inflatable fun on our giant 50’ obstacle course! Tuesday - Jubilee Park 1377 Mills Road Wednesday - Tulista Park 9565 5th Street […]
4 events,
Play in the Park
Play in the Park
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings through July & August, join Panorama staff from 5:30-8:30pm for some FREE summer fun for the whole family that includes interactive play, group games, and of course, inflatable fun on our giant 50’ obstacle course! Tuesday - Jubilee Park 1377 Mills Road Wednesday - Tulista Park 9565 5th Street […]
Music In The Park- Terminal Station Blue Band
Music In The Park- Terminal Station Blue Band
Bring a lawn chair and a picnic dinner, or check out the food vendors! This is an all-ages event brought to you by the Brentwood Bay Community Association. These shows are free, but you can buy 50/50 tickets at the event to help support these concerts.
4 events,
Play in the Park
Play in the Park
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings through July & August, join Panorama staff from 5:30-8:30pm for some FREE summer fun for the whole family that includes interactive play, group games, and of course, inflatable fun on our giant 50’ obstacle course! Tuesday - Jubilee Park 1377 Mills Road Wednesday - Tulista Park 9565 5th Street […]
Sidney Thursday Night Market
Sidney Thursday Night Market
Explore a variety of vendors of all types. You can find anything from local artisans to farmers & growers, or creative foods to clothing & accessories, and so many more!
5 events,
Diversity In Art
Once again, three local artists are pleased to display their clay sculpture (Gail Hazlehurst), wood turning (Tim Soutar) and nature photography (Cheryl Taschuk): all inspired by nature and beautifully displayed. Please drop by and view the art and visit with the artists. Show hours: 10am-4pm, daily.
Summer Storywalks
Summer Storywalks
Head Outside & Read Event: Enjoy the morning at Pioneer Park with your family while strolling through the park and reading the self-guided Storywalk The crocodile who didn’t like water, by Gemma Merino. The Peninsula 1000 x 5 Book Recycling Project will be there to hand out Free book bags for children ages 0-5yrs and […]
Outdoor Summer Concerts – The Butchart Gardens
Outdoor Summer Concerts – The Butchart Gardens
Russell deCarle : A velvet voice, the heart of the Prairie Oyster band. Performance begins at 8! All summer evening concerts are included with admission or 12 month pass.
Russell DeCarle
Russell DeCarle
Enjoy a fun concert with music from Russell DeCarle. Join the summer concert fun by listen to Russell's velvet voice! He is also the heart of the Prairie Oyster Band. Concerts are included with a general admission or an annual pass.
4 events,
Island Mavins Handmade & Vintage Market
Explore over forty vendors with everything from furniture to artwork, and home décor to women's apparel! The band Arf The Dog will provide entertainment as you check out the market! Tickets are on sale for $3 per day or $5.00 for both days, children under the age of 12 have free entry. Saturday, July 23 […]
Peninsula Country Market
Peninsula Country Market
Spend a leisurely Saturday morning shopping for fresh produce, handmade arts and crafts, home-baked goods, and more - all locally produced.
Outdoor Summer Concerts – The Butchart Gardens
Outdoor Summer Concerts – The Butchart Gardens
David Vest: 50 Years of boogie woogie, a true original. Performance begins at 8! All summer evening concerts are included with admission or 12 month pass.
4 events,
Sidney Farmers Market
Sidney Farmers Market
Explore a variety of vendors of all types. You can find anything from local artisans to farmers & growers, or creative foods to clothing & accessories, and so many more!
Summer Sounds Concert Series – BackBeat
Summer Sounds Concert Series – BackBeat
Beacon Park 9801 Seaport Pl, Sidney, BC What happens when you combine a set of classic 60's pop hits with four great singers? BackBeat! They have been rocking Vancouver Island for decades, with an upbeat and harmony filled repertoire featuring the likes of the Beatles, Stones, Byrds, Monkees, Turtles, Beach Boys and more!
2 events,
Still Here: Recovery Coach Training
RECOVERY COACH TRAINING IS COMING TO YOUR AREA You asked, Vancouver Island, and we’re delivering. From July 25-29, 2022, Still Here will bring this intensive five-day, 40-hour, in-person recovery coach training to the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney. Commonly, people attending this course describe the week as “transformative” and “life-changing.” It is, without question, your […]
4 events,
Summer Storywalks
Summer Storywalks
Planting a Rainbow Storywalk: Pick up a BINGO sheet at the trail head and see if you can identify some of the plants in the park while you stroll along reading the self-guided Storywalk: Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert. Drop off your completed BINGO cards to the Sidney / North Saanich Library and be […]
Play in the Park
Play in the Park
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings through July & August, join Panorama staff from 5:30-8:30pm for some FREE summer fun for the whole family that includes interactive play, group games, and of course, inflatable fun on our giant 50’ obstacle course! Tuesday - Jubilee Park 1377 Mills Road Wednesday - Tulista Park 9565 5th Street […]
4 events,
Play in the Park
Play in the Park
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings through July & August, join Panorama staff from 5:30-8:30pm for some FREE summer fun for the whole family that includes interactive play, group games, and of course, inflatable fun on our giant 50’ obstacle course! Tuesday - Jubilee Park 1377 Mills Road Wednesday - Tulista Park 9565 5th Street […]
Music In The Park – Leeroy Stagger and His Band
Music In The Park – Leeroy Stagger and His Band
Bring a lawn chair and a picnic dinner, or check out the food vendors! This is an all-ages event brought to you by the Brentwood Bay Community Association. These shows are free, but you can buy 50/50 tickets at the event to help support these concerts.
4 events,
Sidney Thursday Night Market
Sidney Thursday Night Market
Explore a variety of vendors of all types. You can find anything from local artisans to farmers & growers, or creative foods to clothing & accessories, and so many more!
Play in the Park
Play in the Park
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings through July & August, join Panorama staff from 5:30-8:30pm for some FREE summer fun for the whole family that includes interactive play, group games, and of course, inflatable fun on our giant 50’ obstacle course! Tuesday - Jubilee Park 1377 Mills Road Wednesday - Tulista Park 9565 5th Street […]
3 events,
Outdoor Summer Concerts – The Butchart Gardens
Outdoor Summer Concerts – The Butchart Gardens
Pharis & Jason Romero: A treasure of "old timey" music, both old and new. Performance begins at 8! All summer evening concerts are included with admission or 12 month pass.
4 events,
Peninsula Country Market
Peninsula Country Market
Spend a leisurely Saturday morning shopping for fresh produce, handmade arts and crafts, home-baked goods, and more – all locally produced.
The City Slickers at The Boondocks in Sidney BC
The City Slickers at The Boondocks in Sidney BC
Come dance, Rock your sox off to 60's and beyond Pop, Rock & much more!
Outdoor Summer Concerts – The Butchart Gardens
Outdoor Summer Concerts – The Butchart Gardens
Curtis Clearsky and the Constellations: An Indigenous sound that blends Hip hop, Latin funk, Ska, Reggae and Blues. Performance begins at 8! All summer evening concerts are included with admission or 12 month pass.
3 events,
Sidney Farmers Market
Sidney Farmers Market
Explore a variety of vendors of all types. You can find anything from local artisans to farmers & growers, or creative foods to clothing & accessories, and so many more!
Summer Sounds – The TIMEBENDERS
Summer Sounds – The TIMEBENDERS
Beacon Park 9801 Seaport Pl, Sidney, BC Perennial favourites at Summer Sounds, this band is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Their show covers the best music from the 60's to today, complete with costumed visits from some of the biggest stars from each era. Interactive, hilarious and high-energy, this show is a must see for the […]