Town of Sidney

Town of Sidney Please note that comments on Facebook posts are not an official channel for contacting the Town or providing input to Council.

To submit comments or requests, please use our official contact channels: https://www.sidney.ca/government/contact-us/ Sidney-by-the-Sea is the transportation hub to Vancouver Island. It is located at the northern end of the Saanich Peninsula and is one of the 13 Greater Victoria Area municipalities. Sidney is located just east of Victoria International Airport, and a few kilometres south of BC Fe

rries' Swartz Bay Terminal. The town is also the only Canadian port-of-call in the Washington State Ferry system, with ferries running from Sidney to the San Juan Islands and Anacortes. The community has a population of approximately 11,583. Its main economic drivers are manufacturing, high-tech, tourism and retail. There is also a large boating and marine industry in the area, ranging from marinas to boat builders and marine suppliers. The island-studded Haro Strait, part of the Salish Sea, forms Sidney's eastern boundary. Sidney's main attraction is its position on the Salish Sea. It is the gateway to the southern Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, and is a popular eco-tourist destination, with whale-watching, bird-watching, kayaking and scuba-diving. It is also home to the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre Aquarium. Sidney has its own local history museum, the Sidney Museum and Archives, and is home to the British Columbia Aviation Museum. During the summer, Sidney hosts the famous Sidney Street Market which takes place every Thursday evening on the main street (Beacon Avenue) from May to September. "Sidney days" is another popular event that occurs on June 30 and July 1. Sidney has many dining options including Greek, Thai, Chinese and west-coast restaurants. It also has many coffee shops and cafes to sit and read in. Sidney is officially Canada's only Booktown, boasting 12 bookstores.

If your garbage was not collected on its scheduled day this week, please leave your bins at the curb. Emterra's collecti...
08/13/2026

If your garbage was not collected on its scheduled day this week, please leave your bins at the curb. Emterra's collection crews are working through a recovery plan and may return to your area later than usual.

✅ Tuesday's route has been completed.
✅ Part of Wednesday's route has been completed.
🚛 Today's goal is to finish Wednesday's route and begin collection on today's scheduled route.

Emterra is bringing in additional resources to help catch up. A second truck will be operating tomorrow to address remaining garbage and organics collection. Additional support will also be available for yard waste collection. If needed, crews will continue cleanup efforts on Saturday.

📞 Missed pickup? Questions?
Please contact Emterra directly at 250-385-4399 (extension 0) and leave a message. Emterra staff will follow up and address missed collection reports.

The 2026 Local Government Election is coming up on Saturday, October 17.Whether you're voting, planning to run for offic...
08/13/2026

The 2026 Local Government Election is coming up on Saturday, October 17.

Whether you're voting, planning to run for office, or looking for election information, now is the time to learn about:
✅ Voter registration
✅ Mail ballot voting
✅ Candidate nominations

Visit Sidney.ca or check today's Peninsula News Review for details.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or call 250-656-1139.

Council is seeking community feedback before deciding whether to support a new Capital Regional District borrowing bylaw...
08/12/2026

Council is seeking community feedback before deciding whether to support a new Capital Regional District borrowing bylaw of up to $9.114 million for a proposed regional recreation facility in Central Saanich. The facility would provide fitness, arts, and multipurpose program space and help address growing demand at Peninsula Recreation facilities, including Greenglade Community Centre and Panorama Recreation Centre, which are jointly funded by Central Saanich, North Saanich, and Sidney.

The proposal has been revised since it was considered earlier this year. The project has been reduced in size and cost, with the proposed borrowing amount decreasing from $14.2 million to $9.114 million. Sidney would contribute approximately 29.3% of the annual debt servicing costs through the Peninsula Recreation Commission.

Comments can be submitted to the Town by 4:00 pm on September 14 by emailing [email protected].

Learn more about the CRD proposal here: https://www.crd.ca/projects/current-projects-initiatives/central-saanich-recreation-facility-project

Council received an update on Sidney’s progress toward the Province’s Housing Target Order, which requires the Town to a...
08/12/2026

Council received an update on Sidney’s progress toward the Province’s Housing Target Order, which requires the Town to achieve 468 net new housing units by June 30, 2029, including a cumulative target of 181 units by the end of Year 2. Sidney successfully met its Year 1 target, achieving a net increase of 90 housing units. With a net total of nine completed housing units during the second annual reporting period, the Town has achieved a cumulative total of 99 net new units to date.

The Town remains well-positioned to meet its five-year housing target. Over the past two years, Council has approved a substantial number of housing units that are expected to be built in the coming years, including major developments at:
• 2180 Beacon Avenue West (140 housing units)
• 9522 Lochside Drive (97 housing units)
• 2060 White Birch Road (60 housing units)
• 2114 & 2098 Beacon Avenue West and 2107 Jahn Place (180 housing units)
• 9895/9899 Seventh Street (21 housing units).

Emterra is collecting yard waste today after being unable to complete collection on Friday, August 7. They will also ret...
08/10/2026

Emterra is collecting yard waste today after being unable to complete collection on Friday, August 7. They will also return later today to collect garbage for residents whose regular collection day is Monday.

Bevan Ave will soon be changing from two-way to four-way stops at Second St, Third St, and Fourth St. This change will c...
07/31/2026

Bevan Ave will soon be changing from two-way to four-way stops at Second St, Third St, and Fourth St. This change will create consistency within the pedestrian-friendly downtown zone, and will improve mobility for both pedestrians and motorists by creating more predictable opportunities for cross traffic.

The greenspace at 10103 Third Street has reopened to the public following the completion of building removal work on the...
07/31/2026

The greenspace at 10103 Third Street has reopened to the public following the completion of building removal work on the adjacent property at 10097 Third Street. Once remediation work is complete and the site is safe for public use, the second property will be incorporated into the expanded park space. The Town will engage the community on future park design concepts as funding becomes available.

Headed to Torque Masters Car Show this weekend? The Town has added some temporary accessible parking spaces on either si...
07/31/2026

Headed to Torque Masters Car Show this weekend? The Town has added some temporary accessible parking spaces on either side of Fourth Street near Town Hall, which can be accessed from Mt Baker.

Thinking about running for Council?Sidney, North Saanich, and Central Saanich are hosting a Candidate Information Sessio...
07/29/2026

Thinking about running for Council?

Sidney, North Saanich, and Central Saanich are hosting a Candidate Information Session for anyone interested in learning more about running for Council in the 2026 local election.

📅 Thursday, July 30, 2026
🕕 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
📍 Greenglade Community Centre Gym, 2151 Lannon Way

The session will include:
✅ An overview of the election process
✅ A panel discussion with current and former local government representatives
✅ An opportunity to ask questions and speak with election officials from Sidney, North Saanich, and Central Saanich.

The 2026 Local Government Election for Sidney Municipal Council and School District No. 63 Trustee will take place on Sa...
07/29/2026

The 2026 Local Government Election for Sidney Municipal Council and School District No. 63 Trustee will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

✅ Are you on the Voters List?
The Town uses the Provincial List of Electors for voting purposes. If you're not currently registered, you can register in advance at Town Hall through August 25, 2026. Please bring two pieces of identification, with at least one showing your signature.

General Voting Day
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue

Advance Voting Opportunities
📅 Wednesday, October 7, 2026
📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Sidney Town Hall, 2440 Sidney Avenue

📬 Vote by Mail
Residents who would like to vote by mail can complete a mail ballot application, available at Town Hall or on the Town's website.
For voter registration information, mail ballot applications, and election details, visit: 🔗 https://www.sidney.ca/government/elections/

Questions? Contact the Administration Department:
📞 250-656-1139
📧 [email protected]

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2440 Sidney Avenue
Sidney, BC
V8L1Y7

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

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