Sidney BIA

Play in the Park @ Panorama Recreation Centre
2025-08-26 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Panorama Recreation Centre, 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich, BC, V8L 4A3, Canada
Join Panorama for a summer full of free fun! Enjoy interactive play, group games, and the excitement of our giant 50’ inflatable obstacle course. It’s the perfect way to get active and have fun together!
Must be 36″ tall to ride the obstacle course.

August 26, 2025, 5:30 – 8:00pm

Play in the Park @ Tulista Park
2025-08-27 17:30 - 20:00 | Tulista Park, 9565 5th Street, Sidney, British Columbia, V8L 2W5, Canada
Join Panorama for a summer full of FREE fun! Enjoy interactive play, group games, and the excitement of our giant 50’ inflatable obstacle course*. It’s the perfect way to get active and have fun together!
*Must be 36″tall to ride the obstacle course.

August 27, 2025, 5:30 – 8:00pm

Free Yoga @ Tulista Park
2025-08-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Tulista Park, 9565 5th Street, Sidney, British Columbia, V8L 2W5, Canada
This outside, free Hatha Yoga class will bring awareness of breath in combination with traditional yoga poses. All levels welcome. Children under 12 years require guardian supervision. Weather dependent. Please bring your own mat.

August 27, 2025, 6:00 – 7:00pm

Sidney Street Market
2025-08-28 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-04 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-11 17:30 - 20:30 | Beacon Avenue, Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC, Canada
The Sidney Street Market, operated by Kaemac Services, takes place on Beacon Avenue on Thursday evenings. This summer it will run from June 5th to September 11th, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Thousands of people flock to downtown Sidney on market nights to check out unique vendors, enjoy live entertainment, and grab a bite to eat.

Four Friends Having Fun
2025-08-29 10:00 - 2025-09-04 16:00 | ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park, 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada
Shirley Sarens, Karen Wilk, Lois Kissinger & Linda Butcher are celebrating their 10th anniversary this year at ArtSea. They are looking forward to displaying their fabulous original art, hand crafted gift items, art cards, and will be in attendance all week creating & demonstrating. They work in a variety of mediums: acrylic, oil, watercolour and mixed media. They enjoy interacting with their many visitors and after 10 years are still having FUN.
In celebration of their 10 year anniversary, there will be a draw at the end of the show of four original pieces of art.

Dockside Nights at Port Sidney Marina
2025-08-29 16:00 - 20:00 | Port Sidney Marina, 9835 Seaport Place, Sidney, V8L 4X3, Canada
Take a stroll down to the Marina to check out the Artisanal market, Dockside Cocktails, Farm Fresh Goods & Local Bites.
In partnership with Sidney Street Market, AdventureCo. & Club YOLO.

Sidney Camera Club @ Shoal Centre
2025-09-03 09:30 - 11:00 | SHOAL Centre, 10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney, V8L 3G4
The event will be held on September 3, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

A casual gathering every WEDNESDAY morning from 9:30 am to 11 am.
Look for us at the Shoal Centre. We are in the dining room or outside on the back patio, depending upon the weather.
Bring your own coffee or purchase coffee and goodies from the tuck shop at the Shoal Centre.
Come and join us.

9th Annual Port Sidney Marina Salmon Tournament
2025-09-05 - 2025-09-06 | Port Sidney Marina, 9835 Seaport Place, Sidney, V8L 4X3, Canada
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY: 4PM-7PM – Welcome gathering. Smokies, prizes, pick-up your skipper’s package.
SATURDAY: Dawn – 5pm (scale open at 7am). Awards and Prizes to follow. Tons of great draw prizes!
RULES:

Must hold a valid Fishing License
All DFO Regulations Apply
In the event of a tie the first fish weighed in wins
Must be on the list to weigh in a fish
Must be in attendance to win draw prizes

1st PRIZE – $5,000
2nd PRIZE – $1,000
3rd PRIZE – $500
TICKETS: $200 / Rod (click the link below or call the office)

West Coast Tugboat Project Show
2025-09-05 10:00 - 2025-09-11 16:00 | ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park, 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada
Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily September 5-11
Participants: Christina Morrison
The 5th Annual West Coast Tug Project Show at the ArtSea Gallery located in Tulista Park at 9565 Fifth St, Sidney, BC.
It is artist Christina Morrison’s goal to paint all of the Tug Boats on the West Coast of BC. Over 575 on her list so far! We live on an Island, Tug Boats are essential to our existence and she wants this project to be a part of our Maritime History.
Christina will be on-site painting every day over the 1 week period. This project is a collaboration of many marine photographers who have given permission for the use of their photos as reference for Christina to create these paintings as these are work boats and she wanted to be able to paint them working.

ACBL Victoria Fall Sectional
2025-09-05 10:30 - 2025-09-07 16:30 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
American Contract Bridge League
September 5th – 7th, 2025

For more information visit their website here

Rock or Bust Performance
2025-09-05 17:00 - 19:30 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
ROCK OR BUST – The ultimate AC/DC tribute band, has played sold out shows from northern BC and Alberta to rock crowds as far away as Los Cabos, Mexico performing in casinos, theatres, arenas, and outdoor festivals. The band consists of the finest musicians portraying the original AC/DC band members to deliver the look and the sound of the real deal complete with cannons and of course, the Bell. It’s one powerful show you won’t want to miss! Come and enjoy the ultimate AC/DC experience.

Friday, September 5pm – 7:30 pm

Community Invasive Species Removal at Philip Brethour Park!
2025-09-06 09:45 - 13:00 | Philip Brethour Park, Ocean Ave West, Sidney, V8L 4X1
Join the Greater Victoria Green Team and the Town of Sidney to restore Philip Brethour Park! We will be removing invasive ivy plants to create space for native species and improve the health of the park!
Everyone is welcome! All ages, abilities, and experience levels are encouraged! Instructions, gloves, tools, and snacks are provided!
This is a great opportunity to meet new friends, connect with nature and learn about local ecosystems, and give back to the community! Help us clear space for the trees to be planted during Sidney Tree Day!
Find all the details & sign up on our Meetup Event Page: https://www.meetup.com/greater-victoria-green-team/events/309735395/
Questions? Email Heather@GreenTeamsCanada.ca

A Night of Bowie Performance
2025-09-06 19:30 - 21:30 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
A Night of Bowie – Tribute to David Bowie
Saturday, September 6
Doors 7:00pm Show 7:30pm
During his lifetime, Bowie sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best- selling musical artists.
Victoria musician Syl Thompson and his band have been paying tribute to the musical works of David Bowie for more than three decades. Thompson embodies Bowie’s exquisite style and persona and has been acclaimed as providing the most credible and realistic Bowie experience in North America. Six highly respected musicians play each song as Bowie and his band performed them live.

Meet the Peninsula Panthers - Everyone Welcome Skate
2025-09-07 12:15 - 13:30 | Panorama Recreation Centre, 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich, BC, V8L 4A3, Canada
September 7, 2025, 12:15 – 1:30pm

Panorama Recreation Arena A

Join Panthers hockey players on-ice for a free everyone welcome skate, generously sponsored by the Murphy Family Foundation and Peninsula Panthers. Admissions and rentals included.

Make a Diorama @ Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
2025-09-07 13:30 - 15:30 | Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, 9811 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC, V8L4X3, Canada
Sunday, September 7, 2025
1:30pm – 3:30pm
Join an Educator to make a ecosystem diorama from recyclable materials.
This is a drop-in activity that is included with admission.

Opening Meeting for the Sidney Camera Club
2025-09-09 19:00 - 21:00 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
The event will be held on September 9, 2025 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Come to our first meeting of the year! Meet the new President and Vice President. Listen to news about our upcoming program, competitions, location shoots, print shows and social events. Give us instant live feedback on our plans for this year.
Tell us if you are interested in attending low cost workshops. Catch up with other members after the Summer.
Don’t forget to load five of your images from this summer into the show and share gallery “What I Shot This Summer”. Look forward to a pleasant discussion of these images.
Meeting Outline:
Opening Remarks – 30 minutes
Presentation by Michael Murchison “On Composition” – 30 minutes including Q&A
Coffee Break – 20 minutes
Show and Share Gallery “What I Shot This Summer” – 30 minutes
Closing remarks – 10 minutes

Live Chat with Scientists @ Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
2025-09-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, 9811 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC, V8L4X3, Canada
Join us for a live video call at sea, with scientists and engineers onboard the CanPac Valour as they explore the seafloor off BC’s coast! Part of the NorthEast Pacific Deep-sea Exploration Project (NEPDEP), this expedition will be mapping the seafloor with an echosounder and using a remotely operated vehicle called Mantis to record real-time footage of the seafloor, including at underwater mountains near Haida Gwaii and in the new Tang.ɢ̲wan · ḥačxʷiqak · Tsig̱is Marine Protected Area off the west coast of Vancouver Island. These areas are hotspots for marine biodiversity, with nurseries of eggs, glass sponge reefs, seafloor venting, and new species being discovered all the time.
This expedition is a collaboration between Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Council of the Haida Nation, Nuu-Chah-Nulth Tribal Council, Royal BC Museum, University of Victoria, and Ocean Networks Canada.
In this live event, you are invited to ask questions directly to those at sea. You will learn about marine life, why the ecosystems are important, the sophisticated technology they’re using, and what life onboard the vessel is like. You can also follow NEPDEP and watch their livestreams of the underwater footage on Facebook or nepdep.com.
This event will take place in our Centre’s Ocean’s Heartbeat space.
Free with admission or membership. No registration required.

Strands Artshow
2025-09-12 10:00 - 2025-09-18 16:00 | ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park, 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada
Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily September 12 – 18
Exhibition Details: – Celebrating a Convergence of Creatives
Join us for a reception at 3pm on Saturday Sept 13.
Live music performed by Brandy Moore Sunday Sept 14.
Participants: Highlighting five unique artists working within the silver web of creativity
Carolyn Houg (sculpture, mixed media)
Susan Duffield (fibre art)
Wendy Duffield (collage, mixed media)
Margaret Lonsdale (poetry, photography)
Kevin Keliher (digital collage)
Join us for a number of activities during the week

Let's Go Surfin'! Music Performance
2025-09-12 19:30 - 21:00 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
Let’s Go Surfin’! A musical salute to the Beach Boys
Friday, September 12
Doors 7:00pm Show 7:30pm
Get ready to be swept away by the timeless melodies of the Beach Boys! Join us for a nostalgic evening filled with their iconic hits and concert favourites. Let’s Go Surfin’! is performed by BACKBEAT, Canada’s most authentic musical tribute to the 60’s. They nail the incredibly intricate Beach Boys harmonies perfectly! All the genius of Brian Wilson’s songwriting and studio wizardry blossoms on stage in a spectacular musical salute to one of the greatest pop groups of all time!
All the hits are here! From the energetic “Fun, Fun, Fun” and “Surfin’ USA” to the emotional masterpieces like “Don’t Worry, Baby” and “God Only Knows”, this show will take you on a musical journey through the sunshine-soaked sounds of California. Feel the sand between your toes and the warmth of the summer sun as you sing along to your favourite Beach Boys classics.

Sea Shirt Sunday @ Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
2025-09-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, 9811 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC, V8L4X3, Canada
Create your own fish fashion!
Be sure to bring along:

A pillow case, cloth bag or t-shirt (or purchase a t-shirt or bag, $7.00. from the Centre)
$2 for fabric paint
Your creativity

Details:

Fish molds provided
Suitable for all ages
Children must be accompanied by an adult
No registration required
Standard admission rates apply; memberships and annual passes accepted

Sunday, September 14, 2025
1:00pm – 3:00pm

Toast to the Coast!
2025-09-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Kildara Farms, 11293 Chalet Rd, North Saanich, V8L 5M1
Join us at TOAST TO THE COAST, on Sunday Sept 14th 1-4pm and spend a delicious late Summer afternoon wandering through the beautiful grounds of Kildara Farms!
The second annual TOAST TO THE COAST showcases some of the best food and drink the coast has to offer, with tastings and bites from over 30 local artisan food + drink vendors!
A beautiful country setting and ocean view ~ you can spend the day meandering amongst the flowers and orchard trees and charming country barn, while sipping and tasting and enjoying live music! Lounge areas and picnic blankets will be set up for your comfort, and linen napkins, tasting glasses and bamboo plates will be provided upon entry.
Taste something you love?
Many vendors will have goods on sale that our team will label for you and have available for collection on your way out ~ so no need to carry things around and hamper your enjoyment!
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE
https://toast-to-the-coast-2025.eventbrite.ca/
SHUTTLE SERVICE!
Hop on the Toast Shuttle and be chauffeured to and from Kildara Farms in the super fun Community Action Bus!
Hop on at Mayfair Mall ~ bus leaves at 12:15pm from the parking lot, from the corner of lot by the Deco Windshield Repair tent (corner of Finlayson + Douglas).
Please arrive in time board bus by 12 noon, with bus swiftly departing at 12:15pm (with an approximate 40 minute journey, arriving at 1pm at Kildara Farms.
Board the Bus at 3:45pm for return trip.
PURCHASE SHUTTLE TICKET VIA TICKET LINK
DID YOU KNOW?
Toast to the Coast happens on our family farm, and is a fundraiser, with 100% of proceeds going to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation
PARKING
Carpool if possible, parking is available on the road
ACCESSIBLE PARKING: contact info@toasttothecoast.org so we can reserve your spot
BIKE PARKING: a bike bay will be available for you to lock up your bikes if you choose to cycle.|
We look forward to welcoming you as we celebrate local food + drinks and Toast to the Coast!

Sidney Camera Club Print Show
2025-09-16 - 2025-10-31 | Sidney Pier Hotel, 9805 Seaport Place, Sidney, V8L4X3
The Sidney Camera Club presents an exhibition of prints from club members. This show will be at the Sidney Pier Hotel and Spa (9805 Seaport Pl) running from September 16th to October 31st. Don’t miss these exceptional prints being offered for sale.

Jess Moskaluke Music Performance
2025-09-17 19:00 - 21:00 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
Mary Winspear Centre Presents – Jess Moskaluke
Life For Me Tour
Wednesday, September 17
Doors 7:00pm Show 7:30pm
Platinum-certified, JUNO and CCMA Award-winning country star Jess Moskaluke is heading out coast-to-coast this fall with the Life For Me Tour, aptly named for her current Top 20 radio single “Life For Me” that continues to climb the charts. The cross-Canada run will see Moskaluke bring her biggest hits and brand-new music to fans from Sidney, BC to Halifax, NS, with additional dates to be announced.

BC Aviation Museum Speaker Night: Paul J. Weston
2025-09-17 19:30 - 20:30 | BC Aviation Museum, 1910 Norseman Rd, North Saanich, British Columbia, V8L 5V5, Canada
Speaker Night is BACK! Join us Wednesday, September 17th to welcome Paul Weston at the BC Aviation Museum. Paul will be speaking about his journey to finding his biological father at age 79 and the important role that their mutual love for aviation played.September 17th at 7pm, $5 at the door.

3rd Annual Fair Trade Rug Event
2025-09-18 - 2025-09-28 | Sidney Pier Hotel, 9805 Seaport Place, Sidney, V8L4X3
Join us at The Sidney Pier Hotel for a unique experience celebrating handcrafted rugs from Pakistan. Discover exquisite designs and intricate patterns while supporting fair trade practices.
A Bunyaad rug offers you…
Quality – high quality materials to withstand most messes life brings.
Choice – from runner to room- size, choose from hand knotted Persian, Bokhara, Kazak, Chobi, Gabbeh and many more rug types.
Don’t miss this opportunity to bring a piece of global artistry into your home. See you there!
EVENT HOURS:
Monday-Thursday & Saturday 10-5
Friday 10-7
Sunday 12-5

'Clay & Canvas' Artshow
2025-09-19 10:00 - 2025-09-25 16:00 | ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park, 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada
Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily September 19-25
Exhibition Details: “Clay & Canvas” features the paintings and pottery of six local artists: Janet Anderson, Michelle Barkway, Sonia Lesage, Lisa Riehl, Marcela Strasdas and Ester Strijbos. This collaborative exhibition brings together earth and pigment, the functional and the ornamental, the potters and the painters. Built on the material foundations of clay and canvas, the show is inspired by a deep connection to life on the west coast and a community dedicated to showcasing its natural beauty through their individual artistic styles. Featuring a curated selection of original landscape and floral paintings, and one of a kind pottery pieces, “Clay & Canvas” offers the viewer an opportunity to view the Pacific Northwest through six different sets of eyes.
Participants: Janet Anderson, Michelle Barkway, Sonia Lesage, Lisa Riehl, Marcela Strasdas and Ester Strijbos

Sidney Tree Day at Philip Brethour Park
2025-09-20 09:45 - 13:00 | Philip Brethour Park, Ocean Ave West, Sidney, V8L 4X1
Join the Greater Victoria Green Team and the Town of Sidney to celebrate Sidney Tree Day by planting trees with the community!
Everyone is welcome; all ages and abilities are invited! Instructions, gloves, tools, and snacks are provided.
We will be planting trees and giving trees away to community members to take home! There will be an invasive species removal component of the activity as well!
Participate in this exciting community-building event to raise environmental awareness, connect with neighbours and new friends, and have fun!
Activity runs 9:45am – 1:00pm but the community is encouraged to join for any part of the day that works for their schedule.
Details & Registration: https://www.meetup.com/greater-victoria-green-team/events/309734593/
Questions? Contact Program Manager, Heather, at Heather@GreenTeamsCanada.ca

Rainbow Everyone Welcome Skate
2025-09-20 12:00 - 13:15 | Panorama Recreation Centre, 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich, BC, V8L 4A3, Canada
September 20, 2025, 12:00 – 1:15pm

Panorama Recreation Centre – Arena A

Let’s send off summer with a splash of colour! Wear your brightest and most colourful outfit – and let’s see if we can complete the rainbow! Stickers and prizes to be won for the most colourful getups.
