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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Events
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2 events,This important and informative exhibit, focuses on First People's Voices in British Columbia, was previously featured at the Royal BC Museum but now shifts to Sidney from April 15 to July 24. Visitors can learn about efforts by First Nations communities around the province to preserve and enrich their languages. The exhibit is designed to honour […] So often in life we go through crests and valleys precipitated by many different things. Sometimes our artistic endeavors can be a sign to see these changes coming or going and often are our life preservers. The clarity we strive for again and again can be like surfacing from a deep slumber. So too is […] |
3 events,
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Looking for a place to discuss philosophy and explore a variety of topics and perspectives with others? The Socrates Café, part of a global movement designed to inspire curiosity and to nurture self-discovery and grassroots democracy, invites you to drop by, have a listen, share your thoughts, and meet new people. |
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5 events,We are delighted to be back in Sidney for a spring show! The BC Boat Show has grown to become the largest in-water boat show on the west coast. Proudly hosted by the British Columbia Yacht Brokers Association (BCYBA), the show is an opportunity for people to tour the boats of their dreams, explore the latest […]
$11 – $30
A selection of current new work. Original abstract/impressionist Acrylic & Oil. Landscapes, seascapes, and florals.
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Take a visual journey through ecological stories that have shaped this region over the past four decades. This exhibit showcases artwork by Mark Hobson, Bill Adams, Alison Watt, Briony Penn, Rob Butler, Peggy Frank, Anne Stewart, and Peggy Sowden. Explore the intersections of art and science, past and present, and land and sea. For admission […] |
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Revel in a musical lineup inspired by the timeless hits that sizzled the movie screens with Hollywood’s song and dance numbers, vaudeville, and old-fashioned showbiz. Songs from the razzle dazzle of the best musical-theatre numbers the Great White Way has ever known, to theme songs from 70’s sitcoms and modern TV classics. That’s Entertainment will […]
$35.00
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5 events,Take a visual journey through ecological stories that have shaped this region over the past four decades. This exhibit showcases artwork by Mark Hobson, Bill Adams, Alison Watt, Briony Penn, Rob Butler, Peggy Frank, Anne Stewart, and Peggy Sowden. Explore the intersections of art and science, past and present, and land and sea. For admission […]
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Revel in a musical lineup inspired by the timeless hits that sizzled the movie screens with Hollywood’s song and dance numbers, vaudeville, and old-fashioned showbiz. Songs from the razzle dazzle of the best musical-theatre numbers the Great White Way has ever known, to theme songs from 70’s sitcoms and modern TV classics. That’s Entertainment will […]
$35.00
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6 events,
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Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse is hosting an indoor/outdoor market combined with free entertainment and family-friendly activities to celebrate spring on the orchard grounds. With over 30 vendors, a variety of delicious food and beverage options will be available. The event features live folk music, dancing, face painting, maypole twirling, tintype photo shoots, a build-your-own […]
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Revel in a musical lineup inspired by the timeless hits that sizzled the movie screens with Hollywood’s song and dance numbers, vaudeville, and old-fashioned showbiz. Songs from the razzle dazzle of the best musical-theatre numbers the Great White Way has ever known, to theme songs from 70’s sitcoms and modern TV classics. That’s Entertainment will […]
$35.00
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4 events,
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In the Milder areas of BC you can grow all the greens you want for a salad practically 12 months a year. Learn which varieties to choose, when and how to start, transplant, harvest, how to protect from frost, and how to make greens an ornamental planting This is a FREE course that will take […] |
4 events,
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Join us for an informative conversation with Dr. Shalene Wuttunee Jobin who shares the intersections of settler colonialism and economic exploitation in the region known today as Canada. We'll learn how economic advancement is intertwined with the exploitation of indigenous communities and what indigenous worldviews can teach us about miyo‐pimâtisiwin ᒥᔪ ᐱᒫᑎᓯᐃᐧᐣ (the good life) […]
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Come join us for an evening presentation by ornithologist, author and artist, Dr. Rob Butler, celebrating the intelligence and wonder of crows. Get ready to be mesmerized by new scientific discoveries and an artistic journey with the species that spans half a century. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn more about crows and their […]
$15
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3 events,Take a visual journey through ecological stories that have shaped this region over the past four decades. This exhibit showcases artwork by Mark Hobson, Bill Adams, Alison Watt, Briony Penn, Rob Butler, Peggy Frank, Anne Stewart, and Peggy Sowden. Explore the intersections of art and science, past and present, and land and sea. For admission […] |
7 events,Artistic works by an eclectic group of Fibre Arts – featuring Art to wear, weaving, embroidery, collage, beadwork, knitting and more. Flower arrangements by Kristine. Participating Artists: Heather Corbitt Elaine Drader Susan Grant Birgitte MacVicar Kristine Kapteyn Isabel Jones Cathy Schuetze Carol Whitehouse Rosalie Williams Janis Ball Elizabeth Carefoot Debbie Lamb Show Times: 10am – […]
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Join us at the McTavish Academy of Art to create your very own wooden flower bouquets. You will be guided by an instructor who will provide you with helpful insights to create a beautiful wooden flower bouquet. The session will take place in the grand gallery of the Academy. Wood Flower Bouquets Date: 10/05/2024, Friday […]
$20.00
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Take a tour of Saanich Peninsula businesses and discover what is behind those closed doors. This year, we will be visiting businesses such as Titan Boats, Level Ground Coffee Roasters, Field Five Farm, Epicure, SHOAL Centre, Butchart Gardens, and Category 12 Brewing. The tour will take place on Friday, May 10th, from 8:00 am to […]
$150.00
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Move for Health Day is an international event created in 2002 by the World Health Organization to promote physical activity. Join us for FREE admission to drop-in programs at Panorama Recreation Centre and Greenglade Community Centre! Click here for drop-in schedule information. Contact Information 250.656.7271 |
6 events,
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Join us in celebrating World Migratory Bird Day! We have organized a series of hands-on activities to honour our feathered friends, whether they are year-round residents or migratory birds. These activities are free with admission and require no prior registration. So, come and visit us to learn more about birds and their habitats. We look […]
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Beacon Community Services and Family Caregivers of B.C. are co-hosting an event at 10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney. 10 am - 1 pm You can learn about different options and possibilities from related organizations and businesses. Caregivers can enjoy free refreshments and lunch. Participate in exercise and treatment demonstrations. There will also be door prizes, gifts […]
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Join us for an incredible afternoon of magic and illusions that is fun for all ages! We're featuring two of Canada's very best magicians, and you're sure to love them! Get your tickets now for the best seat selection. Your featured performers are: Murray Hatfield: One of the most respected magicians in Canada, Murray was […]
$29.50 – $39.50
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6 events,
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Join us to create your very own fish fashion! Don't forget to bring along a pillow case, cloth bag, or t-shirt. If you don't have any of these, you can purchase a t-shirt or bag for $7.00 from the Centre. You'll also need $2 for fabric paint to complete your design. All ages are welcome […]
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Join us on Saturday, May 12th for a fun-filled morning and afternoon of crafting! The morning session runs from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by an afternoon session from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, and another session from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. We offer 4+ different crafts to choose from, including Watercolor with […]
$50.00
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Join us at 10030 Resthaven Drive, for your Mother's Day Celebrations. Our tickets are priced at $32 per person, with a discounted rate of $27 available for SHOAL Members. Please note that tax and gratuity are not included in the ticket price. To book your tickets, please contact us at 250-656-5537.
$32
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Come and join us for a fun and friendly competition of Scrabble! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, all skill levels are welcome. Scrabble sets will be available, but you're also welcome to bring your own set. |
5 events,
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The Seaside Magazine Book Club is having its next meeting on May 14th from 2 pm to 3:30 pm at the SHOAL Centre. We have two different meeting times, so you can either attend the 2 pm meeting at the SHOAL Centre or the 6:30 pm meeting in the library meeting room. This month's book […]
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The Seaside Magazine Book Club is having its next meeting on May 14th from 2 pm to 3:30 pm at the SHOAL Centre. We have two different meeting times, so you can either attend the 2 pm meeting at the SHOAL Centre or the 6:30 pm meeting in the library meeting room. This month's book […] |
3 events,
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Afzal Suleman speaks on the Collaborative R&D in Sustainable Aviation on May 15th, 2024 From unmanned aviation to space flight, join the conversation, doors open at 7:00 pm
$5.00
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7 events,Take a visual journey through ecological stories that have shaped this region over the past four decades. This exhibit showcases artwork by Mark Hobson, Bill Adams, Alison Watt, Briony Penn, Rob Butler, Peggy Frank, Anne Stewart, and Peggy Sowden. Explore the intersections of art and science, past and present, and land and sea. For admission […] Stop into the Gallery to see the beautiful photos of Nancy Brown-Schembri Locals and travel photos on canvas, framed & unframed, and on aluminum as well as cards.
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Join us at the library every Thursday morning from April 4 to May 16 to enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. This event is designed for children aged 0-5 years, and everyone is welcome to join. It's a drop-in event, so there is no need to register.
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We provide the LEGO (and Duplo) and you provide the imagination! Fun for anyone old enough to not eat the LEGO! LEGO Challenges Listen to stories Opportunity to display what you create
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Thursday, May 16 - 7:30PM Friday, May 17 - 7:30 PM Saturday, May 18 - 2:00pm & 7:30pm Adults $30 Senior/Student $25 There’s no such thing as a secret in Stewiacke, Nova Scotia. Not when the gossips meet for coffee every day at the local diner. Vi, Rita, Mary Ellen, and Janine are all as […]
$30
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6 events,
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Join us for a fun-filled Pro-D day! Bring your family and friends for swimming fun with music, games and prizes at Panorama Recreation Pool. $2 admission. Visit our aquatic schedule online for more details.
$2.00
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Friday, May 17, 2024 Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am Branch: Sidney / North Saanich Venue: Spend your Non-Instructional day with us! Join us for fun LEGO® challenges, a story and the chance to display your creations at the library. Best for ages 4 and up (or old enough not to eat the LEGO®). No registration […]
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Adults $30 Senior/Student $25 There’s no such thing as a secret in Stewiacke, Nova Scotia. Not when the gossips meet for coffee every day at the local diner. Vi, Rita, Mary Ellen, and Janine are all as close as can be, and they know everybody’s business. But when Sean, a heartbroken doctor, moves in to […]
$30
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Adults $30 Senior/Student $25 There’s no such thing as a secret in Stewiacke, Nova Scotia. Not when the gossips meet for coffee every day at the local diner. Vi, Rita, Mary Ellen, and Janine are all as close as can be, and they know everybody’s business. But when Sean, a heartbroken doctor, moves in to […]
$30
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St Paul’s United Church (Malaview Ave, Sidney) presents an afternoon of vocal jazz with Angela Verbrugge, a critically acclaimed songwriter and highly entertaining musical artist. She wowed our audience last year! Angela Verbrugge caught listeners’ ears with her debut album (released on NYC’s Gut String Records) and she won this year’s JazzTimes Readers’ Poll in […] |
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Do your part and donate and help save a life. The clinic is set up in the Bodine Hall at the Mary Winspear Center. For more information, or to book your appointment visit www.blood.ca and type "Sidney BC" in the location box. You can also call 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6283). |
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A StoryWalk is a free, innovative, way for families to enjoy stories in the outdoors. Pages from a children’s book are hung on a fence or mounted to stakes on the ground. As you stroll along the path, you visit each page and enjoy the story in nature, with your family. Saanich Peninsula Literacy in partnership […] |
5 events,
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Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Branch: All Venue: Virtual Meeting Audience: Indigenous Voices, Learning with Syeyutsus 2024 Learning with Syeyutsus Speaker Series As lawyers and scholars dispute forms of Métis identity, and debate the nature and scope of Métis rights under the Canadian Constitution, understanding Métis experience of colonization is fundamental to achieving reconciliation. […]
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Between 21-31st May we will be hosting our 8th Annual Cross Country Tour. This year, we will showcase 120 guest speakers across 30 Canadian cities made possible by a team of over 300 volunteers. On May 22nd, 2024 we will bring our tour to Victoria. Our event will be hosted at The Victoria Flying Club. […]
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as lawyers and scholars dispute forms of Métis identity, and debate the nature and scope of Métis rights under the Canadian Constitution, understanding Métis experience of colonization is fundamental to achieving reconciliation. This topic will speak to the historical denial- at both federal and provincial levels -of outstanding Métis concerns and Aboriginal rights claims, in […] |
4 events,Take a visual journey through ecological stories that have shaped this region over the past four decades. This exhibit showcases artwork by Mark Hobson, Bill Adams, Alison Watt, Briony Penn, Rob Butler, Peggy Frank, Anne Stewart, and Peggy Sowden. Explore the intersections of art and science, past and present, and land and sea. For admission […]
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Steve Middleton From Victoria B.C., Singer/songwriter Steve Middleton is one of Canada’s finest artists. Steve Middleton has recorded with BMG/RCA and Marshmellow Records and is distributed throughout the world. His original music is featured in Television, Film, Radio, Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube with over one million streams worldwide. Steve has recorded over 10 albums […]
$55.65
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5 events,Show hours: 10am – 4pm, daily Painting is the dessert in my life…it fills me up and satisfies me like a big piece of chocolate cake! I have always painted whatever interests me, seascapes, landscapes, still life, even some figurative pieces! It’s always about shadow and light for me, so I don’t feel constrained by […]
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AMERICAN SYMPHONY Friday, May 24th 5 pm Dinner | 6 pm Movie $20 Member $24 Non-Member Homemade beef burgers & chips or local fish and chips. Popcorn and hot chocolate will be served with the movie. American Symphony is a moving documentary about Grammy Award Winner John Baptiste as he attempts to write a symphony […]
$20 – $24
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After 30 years, one of Canada’s most iconic Synth-Pop groups is back! Capitol Records/Universal Records act Strange Advance is back to remind you what the 80’s sounded like. After selling 200k+ records, getting nominated for 2 Juno’s (including Group of the Year) and picking up fans like Neil Peart and Annie Lennox, Strange Advance are […]
$57.00
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SAVE THE DATE! Come, meet and support some of the most gifted intuitive readers and vendors from Vancouver Island, including: Metaphysical, Angel Card & Tarot Readers, Alternative Medicine, Reiki, Energy Healers, Medical Intuitive, Spiritual Jewelry, Crystals, Rocks & Gems, Spiritual Gifts and much more.
$10
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Funding for Life is a Registered Canadian Charity dedicated to providing financial assistance to qualified Canadian families who are in need of healthcare services and cannot afford to pay for medical expenses not covered by government funding. This fundraiser brings all walks of life together under one vision of helping individuals, families and communities with […]
Free
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The Sidney and Peninsula Literary Society presents “Curioser and Curioser: A Mad Hatter’s Tea Party for Readers and Writers” Put on your finest spring bonnet and come to the Sidney and Peninsula Literary Society’s Mad Hatter’s Tea Party on Saturday, May 25, at the Shoal Centre. After a scrumptious tea, three readers will entertain with […]
$30.00
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Free Admission for National Accessibility Week Join us as we celebrate the start of AccessAbility Week with FREE admission to drop-in programs at Panorama Recreation Centre and Greenglade Community Centre on Sunday, May 26th. To learn more about inclusion and accessibility at Panorama Recreation, visit us online here. Visit us online for our drop-in swimming, fitness and weight […]
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The Sidney Concert Band is bringing decades of Broadway music to the Charlie White Theatre. From classics like South Pacific and Fiddler on the Roof to currently running shows such as Hamilton and The Music Man, you will hear them all… without having to pay a Broadway ticket price! Join one of Sidney’s favourite bands […]
$25.00
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Come and join us for a fun and friendly competition of Scrabble! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, all skill levels are welcome. Scrabble sets will be available, but you’re also welcome to bring your own set |
4 events,Take a visual journey through ecological stories that have shaped this region over the past four decades. This exhibit showcases artwork by Mark Hobson, Bill Adams, Alison Watt, Briony Penn, Rob Butler, Peggy Frank, Anne Stewart, and Peggy Sowden. Explore the intersections of art and science, past and present, and land and sea. For admission […]
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Thursday, May 30, 2024 Time:6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Branch: Sidney / North Saanich Venue: Sidney / North Saanich Library Audience: Adults, Teens Develop your writing in a supportive environment in this member-led group. Share your writing with other writers for encouragement and feedback. We welcome writers of all genres and experience. Drop-in. |
3 events,Christy Grinton and Jennifer Anderson are presenting their stunning Photography of Nature exhibition at the ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park. You can stop by to admire or purchase breathtaking photos from May 31 to June 6, daily from 10 am to 4 pm. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the beauty of nature through their […] |
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Shoal Centre is hosting an "Access Awareness BBQ and connection event! A variety of speakers will cover important topics such as information, education, networking, and inspiring others. Lunch is available for Purchase (inc. Cookies & Snacks).
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Access Awareness Day brings together 10 speakers and dozens of vendors to bring awareness to the community about accessibility and how to decrease barriers to enable people to live a full life. For National AccessAbility Week, Beacon Community Services, with the Town of Sidney and SPARC BC, are celebrating with Access Awareness Day at the […]
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The 10th annual Lobsterfest is being organized by The Rotary Club of Sidney and Saanich Peninsula Community Foundation. The event is scheduled to take place on June 1st at the Mary Winspear Center in Sidney, BC. The funds raised from this event will be used by CWAS to purchase a new trishaw bike and expand […]
$130.00
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Join us at Sidney's Beacon Park for a free community event celebrating the ocean from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Enjoy a science show, interactive and educational booths, a touch pool, a photo booth, face painting, artist demonstrations, and more! Activities are being added, so stay tuned! |