Explore Sidney

Fundraiser: A Night of Magic @ Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
2026-05-09 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, 9811 Seaport Pl,, Sidney, BC, V8L 0A5, Canada
A night of magic raising money for ocean education!
You’ll be delighted and amazed at this unique evening of wonder, featuring internationally-acclaimed sleight-of-hand magician  Jason Verners!
Gather your friends for a night of curiosity, entertainment and community.
There’s more!

Fun, interactive activities
A curated silent auction
Mix & mingle with our team and fellow ocean enthusiasts

Ticket are $125 (incl. tax)*. Ticket includes two complementary drinks, locally-prepared hors d’oeuvres, and an entry to win a door prize.
Tickets are limited—get yours here. This event is 19+
*partial CRA receipt will be given
Saturday, May 9, 2026
7:00pm – 10:00pm

Modern Realism Artshow
2026-05-08 - 2026-05-14 | ArtSea Gallery, 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney, BC, V8L 2W5, Canada
Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily May 8-14
Exhibition Details: The works of Steve Chisholm a local artist who paints in oil in the modern realist style. More recently, Steve has been painting in a new “mosaic” style and many of his new works will be on display!
Participants: Steve Chisholm
Website: www.chisholmart.com

MAY DAY Spring Fair at Sea Cider!
2026-05-03 | Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse, 2487 Mt St Michael Rd,, Saanichton, BC, V8M 1T7, Canada
A beautiful Spring ​Festival ~ come celebrate & enjoy a magical day at our Annual MAY DAY SPRING FAIR at Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse! Enjoy the indoor | outdoor Market Fair, featuring 35 hand-picked artisan vendors, treat yourself to an ice cream, feast on delicious food + drink, get crafty, dance a jig, enjoy live music & enjoy the festive activities listed below!
FREE ADMISSION ~ Sunday, May 3rd from 11am-4pm on the beautiful grounds at Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse ~ a special day including the following spring festivities, activities & delights:
35 Specially Curated Artisan Vendors
Live Music from Bagatelle (Folk Band)
May Day Dancers
Build Your Own Spring Bouquet Station
Free Kids Craft Station
Interactive Maypole Dancing
Delicious Food from Sizzling Tandoor, Bicycle Pizza, Good Filling Sankaku & Sea Cider
Sweet Treats from Churros + Mor & Lilla’s Baked Goods
Sparkling Cider from Sea Cider
Espresso, Lattes & More from Coffee to Tow Caravan
Ice Cream + Popsicles from Kid Sister Ice Cream
Typewriter Poetry Station
Tarot Readings
and MINI GOATS!
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All ages, family, and doggy-friendly (dogs on leash)
INDOOR / OUTDOOR
Happening in the Pavilion, Ciderhouse, Courtyard + Orchard Lane
FREE ADMISSION!
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The Peninsula Singers: Passport to Broadway
2026-05-03 | Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
Passport to Broadway: A Musical Journey Around The World
Travel the globe and beyond with Broadway musicals and the destinations they are set in.
From bustling city streets to distant kingdoms, far away shores and mythical landscapes – Peninsula Singers will take you on an exhilarating tour of the world beginning with our very own great nation.
With something for everyone, ranging from Come From Away to Camelot, Les Misérables to Wicked, join our talented performers as we explore the world of Broadway, and celebrate the music and songs that connect us. Tickets are now available.

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Showtime: 2:00 PM

Doors: 1:30 PM

Adult: $41.00
Youth 12 and under: $20.00

Capriccio illuminare: Wings of Silence
2026-05-03 | St. Elizabeth’s Church, 10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC, V8L 3B3, Canada
Shedding light on beauty, fragility, and the silenced voices of our natural world.
With the Emily Carr String Quartet
Featuring: Christopher Tin’s The Lost Birds – an elegy for vanished species and a powerful plea for the earth’s fragile future.
Wings of Silence features Christopher Tin’s powerful oratorio The Lost Birds—a soaring tribute to the beauty of flight and a lament for vanished species. Joined by the Emily Carr String Quartet, the ensemble partners with the Rocky Point Bird Observatory for a pre-concert panel on art, science, and conservation. Audiences are invited to reflect on humanity’s connection to nature and the urgent call to protect the voices of the earth before they fall silent.

The Peninsula Singers: Passport to Broadway
2026-05-02 | Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
Passport to Broadway: A Musical Journey Around The World
Travel the globe and beyond with Broadway musicals and the destinations they are set in.
From bustling city streets to distant kingdoms, far away shores and mythical landscapes – Peninsula Singers will take you on an exhilarating tour of the world beginning with our very own great nation.
With something for everyone, ranging from Come From Away to Camelot, Les Misérables to Wicked, join our talented performers as we explore the world of Broadway, and celebrate the music and songs that connect us. Tickets are now available.

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Showtime: 7:30 PM
Doors: 7:00 PM

Adult: $41.00
Youth 12 and under: $20.00

Spring Art Challenge at Panorama Recreation Centre
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-31 | Panorama Recreation Centre, 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich, BC, V8L 4A3, Canada
Get creative and be part of our colourful lobby showcase this May! Starting May 1st, purchase your plant pot kits ($25) from reception. Paint it at home, and bring it back to Panorama to be featured in our community display from May 8-31. When you return your painted pot for display, we’ll add a plant and base tray before showcasing it in the lobby. At the end of May, take home your completed creation — including the plant and tray! Spots are limited — grab your pot early and let your creativity grow! While supplies last.

Friday Fibre Friends Anything Goes 2026 Artshow
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-07 | ArtSea Gallery, 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney, BC, V8L 2W5, Canada
Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily May 1- 7
Exhibition Details: Friday Fibre Friends are an eclectic group of local artists. We are known for our colourful, vibrant displays featuring a variety of unique handcrafted items. Our work includes: wearable art, handwoven goods, art quilts, knitting, beaded jewelry, mixed media fibre & paper art and more. Looking for a special gift, visit us at Anything Goes 2026!
Participants: Elaine Drader, Heather Corbitt, Birgitte MacVicar, Kristine Kapteyn, Isabel Jones, Susan Grant, Carol Whitehouse, Rosalie Williams, Elizabeth Carefoot, Cathy Scheutze, Debbie Lamb, Pieta Van Dyke, Shannon Toronitz, Cheryl Vickers, Kristina Stevens

The Peninsula Singers: Passport to Broadway
2026-05-01 | Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
Passport to Broadway: A Musical Journey Around The World
Travel the globe and beyond with Broadway musicals and the destinations they are set in.
From bustling city streets to distant kingdoms, far away shores and mythical landscapes – Peninsula Singers will take you on an exhilarating tour of the world beginning with our very own great nation.
With something for everyone, ranging from Come From Away to Camelot, Les Misérables to Wicked, join our talented performers as we explore the world of Broadway, and celebrate the music and songs that connect us. Tickets are now available.

Friday, May 1, 2026

Showtime: 7:30 PM
Doors: 7:00 PM

Adult: $41.00
Youth 12 and under: $20.00

BC Boat Show at Port Sidney Marina
2026-04-30 - 2026-05-03 | Port Sidney Marina, 9835 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC, V8L 4X3, Canada
The BC Boat Show is set to return, bigger and better than ever. As the West Coast’s premier in-the-water boat show, this anticipated event will take place April 30 – May 3, 2026, at Port Sidney Marina in Sidney, BC. With thousands of visitors expected from across British Columbia, Alberta and Washington State, and dozens of exhibitors, the seaside town of Sidney is ready to host an exciting weekend celebrating all things boating.
Show Hours:
Thursday, April 30: 11am – 6pm, Friday, May 1: 11am – 6pm, Saturday, May 2: 10am – 6pm, Sunday, May 3: 10am – 5pm
Daily Tickets:
$15 per person / $14 seniors & students Kids 16 & under free with paying adult
Tickets available online at bcboatshow.com or at the gate.
