Mollys Cottage guidebook
Food scene
There's a great choice of foods to be had locally both eat in and delivered to the door.
Our local pub. 15 minute walk or 1.1km away. Good down to earth pub food reasonably priced. Was a cafe for airmen in WW2. Lots of history here. Live music every Thursday and Saturday nights. Menu specials every night. Open at 9am for breakfasts. Pub has a family area so under 19's are welcome.
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Mary's Bleue Moon Cafe
9535 Canora RdOur local pub. 15 minute walk or 1.1km away. Good down to earth pub food reasonably priced. Was a cafe for airmen in WW2. Lots of history here. Live music every Thursday and Saturday nights. Menu specials every night. Open at 9am for breakfasts. Pub has a family area so under 19's are welcome.
Our local coffee shop at 1.3km or a 17 minute walk away. The food and coffee is very good. Not cheap. In fact they make Starbucks look cheap but it's good. And they have a restaurant attached and that's really good too. They do take out meals as well as bakery products. In the Summer there is live music on Friday evenings. Lovely garden to sit in for a coffee or lunch.
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Roost Farm Winery and Bakery
9100 E Saanich RdOur local coffee shop at 1.3km or a 17 minute walk away. The food and coffee is very good. Not cheap. In fact they make Starbucks look cheap but it's good. And they have a restaurant attached and that's really good too. They do take out meals as well as bakery products. In the Summer there is live music on Friday evenings. Lovely garden to sit in for a coffee or lunch.
Our closest Thai Restaurant. 3.5km or 5 minute drive away. They deliver. Very reasonable and they do a really great daily buffet lunch if you want to learn about Thai food and try out some different Thai dishes.
Thai Corner
2359 Beacon AveOur closest Thai Restaurant. 3.5km or 5 minute drive away. They deliver. Very reasonable and they do a really great daily buffet lunch if you want to learn about Thai food and try out some different Thai dishes.
Our local Indian restaurant is 3.6km or a 6 minute drive away. And they deliver. Try the Chicken Tikka Masala if you're from the UK. It's as close as you'll get here in Canada. Their Tandoori dishes are excellent and prices are very reasonable.
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Fresh Tandoori Flavour Indian Bistro Sidney
2395 Beacon AveOur local Indian restaurant is 3.6km or a 6 minute drive away. And they deliver. Try the Chicken Tikka Masala if you're from the UK. It's as close as you'll get here in Canada. Their Tandoori dishes are excellent and prices are very reasonable.
The fish and chip shop in downtown Sidney. Great for lunch. nice patio in the Summer. 3.3km or 7 minute drive away. Take out available.
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Fish on Fifth
9812 Fifth StThe fish and chip shop in downtown Sidney. Great for lunch. nice patio in the Summer. 3.3km or 7 minute drive away. Take out available.
The local pizza place that does deliver. Not the wood fired oven but still fabulous pizza. Speciality is their half and half topping pizzas. 3.5km or a 6 minute drive. This is just a take out. No seating.
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Mariner Pizza
2321 James White BlvdThe local pizza place that does deliver. Not the wood fired oven but still fabulous pizza. Speciality is their half and half topping pizzas. 3.5km or a 6 minute drive. This is just a take out. No seating.
The local's Chinese choice in downtown Sidney. Eat in or take out or delivery. 3.4km or a 7 minute drive away.
Good Fortune Restaurant
9775 Third StThe local's Chinese choice in downtown Sidney. Eat in or take out or delivery. 3.4km or a 7 minute drive away.
We are spoiled for Thai food here. This restaurant is just as good as the Thai Corner but a bit more expensive. Usually need to book for an evening here. 3.8km or a 7 minute drive away. They deliver or do take out.
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Sabhai Thai Restaurant
2493 Beacon AvenueWe are spoiled for Thai food here. This restaurant is just as good as the Thai Corner but a bit more expensive. Usually need to book for an evening here. 3.8km or a 7 minute drive away. They deliver or do take out.
Our local Greek restaurant is one of the best in the country and very reasonably priced. Take out available.
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Maria's Souvlaki Greek Restaurant
9812 Second StOur local Greek restaurant is one of the best in the country and very reasonably priced. Take out available.
Downtown pub restaurant on the main downtown drag in Sidney. Has views seafront views. Open late usually. Meals and appies are great. 3.5km or a 7 minute drive away.
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Beacon Landing Restaurant & Lounge
2537 Beacon AveDowntown pub restaurant on the main downtown drag in Sidney. Has views seafront views. Open late usually. Meals and appies are great. 3.5km or a 7 minute drive away.
Want a view? The Pier Bistro is just what it sounds like. A bar restaurant on the pier right next to the Fish Market with views out over Sidney Island. Menu is all fish and seafood and it's a little tight for space but the food and service are great. 3.7km or a 7 minute drive away.
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The Pier Bistro
2550 Beacon AveWant a view? The Pier Bistro is just what it sounds like. A bar restaurant on the pier right next to the Fish Market with views out over Sidney Island. Menu is all fish and seafood and it's a little tight for space but the food and service are great. 3.7km or a 7 minute drive away.
More views? The Surly Mermaid is right next to Port Sidney Marina with views of the marina and the seafront. Great patio in the Summer. Get there early for the fresh mussels. Very reasonable prices. Sometimes a wait for a table. 3.7km or a 8 minute drive away.
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The Surly Mermaid
9851 Seaport PlMore views? The Surly Mermaid is right next to Port Sidney Marina with views of the marina and the seafront. Great patio in the Summer. Get there early for the fresh mussels. Very reasonable prices. Sometimes a wait for a table. 3.7km or a 8 minute drive away.
Our other local bar and grill. Views overlooking the airport runways. Like Mary's there's lots of history here. Good traditional bar meals and appies. Great prices. Just past the airport and it's on the left. 3km, 35 minute walk or a 5 minute drive away. Pub has a family area so under 19's are welcome.
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Spitfire Grill Restaurant & Catering
9681 Willingdon RoadOur other local bar and grill. Views overlooking the airport runways. Like Mary's there's lots of history here. Good traditional bar meals and appies. Great prices. Just past the airport and it's on the left. 3km, 35 minute walk or a 5 minute drive away. Pub has a family area so under 19's are welcome.
This now goes under the name "Fish O Chips" as it was Hyland's until new ownership back in 2017. It's even better now the it was and the fish and chips have got to be tried. They do take out or have a "All You Can Eat Cod" Wednesdays and Sundays. Great patio in the Summer. 4.4km or a 7 minute drive away. Where we go for take out.
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Fish O Chips
10153 Resthaven DrThis now goes under the name "Fish O Chips" as it was Hyland's until new ownership back in 2017. It's even better now the it was and the fish and chips have got to be tried. They do take out or have a "All You Can Eat Cod" Wednesdays and Sundays. Great patio in the Summer. 4.4km or a 7 minute drive away. Where we go for take out.
Really nice place to eat or spot the celebs. Book far ahead and bring money as it's a bit pricy. Food is amazing and you have a view over Saanich Inlet. 9.4 km or a 12 minute drive away.
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Deep Cove Chalet
11190 Chalet RdReally nice place to eat or spot the celebs. Book far ahead and bring money as it's a bit pricy. Food is amazing and you have a view over Saanich Inlet. 9.4 km or a 12 minute drive away.
Our local Japanese restaurant is definitely worth a visit. Try one of the boats. Service can be a bit slow but it is good food. Usually a wait for a table. Saturday night is "all you can eat" buffet and it is busy. 3.5km or a 5 minute drive away.
Taste of Tokyo
101-9842 Resthaven DrOur local Japanese restaurant is definitely worth a visit. Try one of the boats. Service can be a bit slow but it is good food. Usually a wait for a table. Saturday night is "all you can eat" buffet and it is busy. 3.5km or a 5 minute drive away.
Great views and pub food. Seafront next to the Surly Mermaid and Port Sidney Marina. 3.7km or a 9 minute drive away.
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Rumrunner Pub & Restaurant
9881 Seaport PlGreat views and pub food. Seafront next to the Surly Mermaid and Port Sidney Marina. 3.7km or a 9 minute drive away.
Really nice food but more pricy than most. Small place so best to book ahead. Overlooks Van Isle Marina with good views of the boats. Great place. 6.3km or a 10 minute drive away.
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Sea Glass Waterfront Grill
2320 Harbour RdReally nice food but more pricy than most. Small place so best to book ahead. Overlooks Van Isle Marina with good views of the boats. Great place. 6.3km or a 10 minute drive away.
Local bakery with a lineup outside that starts around 7am. Lots stuff you won't find anywhere else including insanely large donuts. Everything fresh and the items change daily. 3.9km or a 7 minute drive away.
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Sidney Bakery Ltd
2507 Beacon AveLocal bakery with a lineup outside that starts around 7am. Lots stuff you won't find anywhere else including insanely large donuts. Everything fresh and the items change daily. 3.9km or a 7 minute drive away.
Another place you can spot from the lineup, especially in the Summer. Long list of ice cream flavors that changes every day. Worth the wait. Next to the bakery. 3.9kms or a 7 minute drive away.
Quince Café & Ice Cream
2527 Beacon AveAnother place you can spot from the lineup, especially in the Summer. Long list of ice cream flavors that changes every day. Worth the wait. Next to the bakery. 3.9kms or a 7 minute drive away.
Nice cafe with a bakery attached. Pleasant patio in the Summer. Good place to stop on the round-the-airport walk. They have a craft brewery on the property too. 4.7km or a 7 minute drive away. They also have a bakery shop on Beacon in downtown Sidney now.
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Fickle Fig
1780 Mills RdNice cafe with a bakery attached. Pleasant patio in the Summer. Good place to stop on the round-the-airport walk. They have a craft brewery on the property too. 4.7km or a 7 minute drive away. They also have a bakery shop on Beacon in downtown Sidney now.
Our local Chinese restaurant. Access is up a flight of stairs but it overlooks the airport runways with great views. It looks a bit run down but don't be put off. The food tastes great and the portions are generous. And they deliver. 3.6km or a 6 minute drive away.
Maple Palace Chinese Restaurant
9800 McDonald Park RdOur local Chinese restaurant. Access is up a flight of stairs but it overlooks the airport runways with great views. It looks a bit run down but don't be put off. The food tastes great and the portions are generous. And they deliver. 3.6km or a 6 minute drive away.
Melinda's Biscotti products are available all over Canada but this is where they come from. Has a local cafe is attached. Well worth a visit. 4.3km or a 7 minute drive away.
Melinda's Biscotti & Coffee House
10134 McDonald Park RdMelinda's Biscotti products are available all over Canada but this is where they come from. Has a local cafe is attached. Well worth a visit. 4.3km or a 7 minute drive away.
Usually a line to get in but the place for breakfast in Sidney. All day breakfast from 7.30am to 3pm. Come hungry. 3.8km or a 6 minute drive away.
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3rd Street Cafe
2466 Beacon AveUsually a line to get in but the place for breakfast in Sidney. All day breakfast from 7.30am to 3pm. Come hungry. 3.8km or a 6 minute drive away.
Another breakfast and lunch spot. has some really interesting things on the menu. Great breakfast place. 3.5km or 5 minute drive away.
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5 and Dime
6535 SE Foster RdAnother breakfast and lunch spot. has some really interesting things on the menu. Great breakfast place. 3.5km or 5 minute drive away.
Royal Aroma
Our more recent Indian restaurant. Does take out and delivery.
Claim to have the best sushi in Sidney. Good selection on the menu. 3.5km or 5 minute drive away.
J Kitchen Korean & Japanese Restaurant
Claim to have the best sushi in Sidney. Good selection on the menu. 3.5km or 5 minute drive away.
Hiking Trails
Local park with great hiking trails. Bit of a maze. Be very careful not to get lost here. 8.3km or a 9 minute drive away.
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Horth Hill Regional Park
Willow RoadLocal park with great hiking trails. Bit of a maze. Be very careful not to get lost here. 8.3km or a 9 minute drive away.
John Dean Provincial Park
Not just hiking but the centre for the Canadian Rowing Teams. Great sandy beaches for swimming in the Summer. Take drinks and snacks with you as there is no catering. Not even a food truck. 13.1 km or a 11 minute drive away.
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Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
5267 Patricia Bay HighwayNot just hiking but the centre for the Canadian Rowing Teams. Great sandy beaches for swimming in the Summer. Take drinks and snacks with you as there is no catering. Not even a food truck. 13.1 km or a 11 minute drive away.
This hiking and cycling trail goes from Sidney/North Saanich all the way down into downtown Victoria and connects to the Galloping Goose trail that goes as far as Sooke and Metchosin in the Western communities.
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Lochside Regional Trail
Lochside Regional TrailThis hiking and cycling trail goes from Sidney/North Saanich all the way down into downtown Victoria and connects to the Galloping Goose trail that goes as far as Sooke and Metchosin in the Western communities.
A hiking and cycling trail which was mostly converted from the old railway line. Goes from downtown Victoria to Metchosin and Sooke with a connection to the Lochside Trail heading North.
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Galloping Goose Trail
Galloping Goose TrailA hiking and cycling trail which was mostly converted from the old railway line. Goes from downtown Victoria to Metchosin and Sooke with a connection to the Lochside Trail heading North.
Winery/ Brewery Trail
Great for wine tasting. 9.5km or a 12 minute drive away. Good views over the Saanich Inlet.
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Deep Cove Winery
11195 Chalet RdGreat for wine tasting. 9.5km or a 12 minute drive away. Good views over the Saanich Inlet.
Great local cider producer with tastings and tours. 4.2km or a 6 minute drive away.
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Sea Cider
2487 Mt St Michael RdGreat local cider producer with tastings and tours. 4.2km or a 6 minute drive away.
Local distillery with tastings and tours. 3.7km or a 8 minute drive away. Right on the Seafront next to the Surly Mermaid. Great views.
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Victoria Distillers
9891 Seaport PlLocal distillery with tastings and tours. 3.7km or a 8 minute drive away. Right on the Seafront next to the Surly Mermaid. Great views.
Winery that also produces their own craft single malt whisky. Tasting room open all Summer. 12.7km or a 14 minute drive away.
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Devine Distillery & Winery
6181B Old West Saanich RdWinery that also produces their own craft single malt whisky. Tasting room open all Summer. 12.7km or a 14 minute drive away.
Sightseeing
You can't come to the Island and not see the world famous Butchart Gardens. Fireworks at 10pm every Saturday throughout the Summer. Free live music on their stage every evening during the Summer. Christmas lights all Winter. 12.5km or a 17 minute drive away.
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부차트가든스
800 Benvenuto AveYou can't come to the Island and not see the world famous Butchart Gardens. Fireworks at 10pm every Saturday throughout the Summer. Free live music on their stage every evening during the Summer. Christmas lights all Winter. 12.5km or a 17 minute drive away.
Don't fancy a drive. This is 1.3km or a 16 minute walk from the cottage. Just over the road from Mary's Pub. Lots of history here.
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브리티시컬럼비아항공박물관
1910 Norseman RdDon't fancy a drive. This is 1.3km or a 16 minute walk from the cottage. Just over the road from Mary's Pub. Lots of history here.
Just a small local museum but they try really hard to bring in interesting exhibits.
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Sidney Museum
2423 Beacon AveJust a small local museum but they try really hard to bring in interesting exhibits.
This has had a number of names over the years but it's a great place to take the kids or just go and see the local sea life. 3.6km or a 7 minute drive away. Next to the Victoria Distillery.
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Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
9811 Seaport PlThis has had a number of names over the years but it's a great place to take the kids or just go and see the local sea life. 3.6km or a 7 minute drive away. Next to the Victoria Distillery.
Got a few hours free to spend on the beach. Head on the little island ferry to Sidney Island and Sidney Spit. In the Summer there's an ice cream vendor and occasionally a hot dog stand but it's best to pack drinks and food. It's one of the favourite spots for the local dolphins to appear but there's no guarantee of that. Ferry times are on the board on the Pier next to the Pier Bistro. Plan to be there at least 2 hours. 3.5km or a 7 minute drive away.
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Alpine Sidney Spit Ferry
2537 Beacon AveGot a few hours free to spend on the beach. Head on the little island ferry to Sidney Island and Sidney Spit. In the Summer there's an ice cream vendor and occasionally a hot dog stand but it's best to pack drinks and food. It's one of the favourite spots for the local dolphins to appear but there's no guarantee of that. Ferry times are on the board on the Pier next to the Pier Bistro. Plan to be there at least 2 hours. 3.5km or a 7 minute drive away.
Close to Butchart Gardens this is a great trip for all the family. They have clouds of butterflies.
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빅토리아 나비 정원
1461 Benvenuto AveClose to Butchart Gardens this is a great trip for all the family. They have clouds of butterflies.
If you want get around here on Vancouver Island you need to try a float plane trip. Harbour Air or Westcoast Air will take you up island or across to downtown Vancouver or downtown Seattle. They visit all the smaller islands and you can go over to the Sunshine Coast from Nanaimo. Or take a tour flight.
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Harbour Air Seaplanes
950 Wharf StIf you want get around here on Vancouver Island you need to try a float plane trip. Harbour Air or Westcoast Air will take you up island or across to downtown Vancouver or downtown Seattle. They visit all the smaller islands and you can go over to the Sunshine Coast from Nanaimo. Or take a tour flight.
If the floatplane is too old fashioned for you try out the helijet service which goes to Vancouver Downtown and Vancouver Airport.
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Helijet International
79 Dallas RdIf the floatplane is too old fashioned for you try out the helijet service which goes to Vancouver Downtown and Vancouver Airport.
Take a scenic tour flight or take some flying lessons. You can get your pilot licenses here for a hobby or a new career. Or just enjoy a coffee in the cafe overlooking the airport. 1.9km or a 5 minute drive or a 15 minute walk away.
Victoria Flying Club
1852 Canso RdTake a scenic tour flight or take some flying lessons. You can get your pilot licenses here for a hobby or a new career. Or just enjoy a coffee in the cafe overlooking the airport. 1.9km or a 5 minute drive or a 15 minute walk away.
Right on the Sidney seafront. Spot the seals, sea lions, orcas, dolphins and at the right time of year humpback whales off the shore. 2.5km or a 5 minute drive or 28 minute walk away.
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툴리스타 공원
9565 Fifth StRight on the Sidney seafront. Spot the seals, sea lions, orcas, dolphins and at the right time of year humpback whales off the shore. 2.5km or a 5 minute drive or 28 minute walk away.
Amazing museum with visiting exhibits and IMAX cinema. 25.4 km or a 28 minute drive away.
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왕립BC박물관
675 Belleville StAmazing museum with visiting exhibits and IMAX cinema. 25.4 km or a 28 minute drive away.
National and Provincial historic site dedicated to Canadian artist Emily Carr. Local celeb. 26.3km or a 31 minute drive away.
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Emily Carr House
207 Government StNational and Provincial historic site dedicated to Canadian artist Emily Carr. Local celeb. 26.3km or a 31 minute drive away.
Centre of BC Government and open to the public with free tours. 25.6km or a 30 minute drive away.
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Parliament House
Government StreetCentre of BC Government and open to the public with free tours. 25.6km or a 30 minute drive away.
You can't come to this area and not check out the Victoria Inner Harbour. Lots of bars and restaurants with views overlooking it or just have a walk around. Home to most festivals in Victoria(Jazz, blues, ska, busker etc). 25.3km or a 30 minute drive away.
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Inner Harbour Centre
950 Wharf StYou can't come to this area and not check out the Victoria Inner Harbour. Lots of bars and restaurants with views overlooking it or just have a walk around. Home to most festivals in Victoria(Jazz, blues, ska, busker etc). 25.3km or a 30 minute drive away.
The Victoria Harbour Ferries are an experience in themselves. Yes we use them as water taxis but they do tours of the water front, pub crawls (a lot of the stops are at pubs coincidentally), and on a Saturday evening the ferries perform a water ballet in the Inner Harbour. Buy a ticket to ride at any stop. 25.3km or a 30 minute drive away.
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Victoria Harbor
Wharf StreetThe Victoria Harbour Ferries are an experience in themselves. Yes we use them as water taxis but they do tours of the water front, pub crawls (a lot of the stops are at pubs coincidentally), and on a Saturday evening the ferries perform a water ballet in the Inner Harbour. Buy a ticket to ride at any stop. 25.3km or a 30 minute drive away.
Local whale watching from Sidney. Best on a warm day. 3.5km or a 7 minute drive away.
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Sidney Whale Watching
2537 Beacon AveLocal whale watching from Sidney. Best on a warm day. 3.5km or a 7 minute drive away.
World famous market with goats living on the roof. What else is there to say. If you are heading up island it's a must visit. You'll see the car decals all over Canada. Not just a market, it's got a great restaurant too. 170km or a 2 hour drive away.
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올드 컨트리 마켓 - 지붕 위의 염소
2326 Alberni HwyWorld famous market with goats living on the roof. What else is there to say. If you are heading up island it's a must visit. You'll see the car decals all over Canada. Not just a market, it's got a great restaurant too. 170km or a 2 hour drive away.
Bit of native history. Worth a visit if you're heading up island. 123km or a 1 hr 40 minute drive away.
Petroglyph Provincial Park
Trans-Canada HighwayBit of native history. Worth a visit if you're heading up island. 123km or a 1 hr 40 minute drive away.
The salmon run here in the fall is not to be missed if you've never seen one. Very popular for walking trails as well. 35.2km or a 30 minute drive away.
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Goldstream Provincial Park
The salmon run here in the fall is not to be missed if you've never seen one. Very popular for walking trails as well. 35.2km or a 30 minute drive away.
A castle in Canada. One of two in Victoria that appear in many movies and TV shows. There are audio guides and tours. 26.2km or a 30 minute drive away.
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크레이그다록 성
1050 Joan CrescentA castle in Canada. One of two in Victoria that appear in many movies and TV shows. There are audio guides and tours. 26.2km or a 30 minute drive away.
Another Canadian castle. Both built and owned by the same family. Site of many TV shows and movies nowadays and part of the Royal Roads University site, but if they're not filming something it is open to the public. Great views over the water. They hold all sorts of events her throughout the year from fairs to highland games. 29.1 km or a 30 minute drive away.
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해틀리 성
2005 Sooke RdAnother Canadian castle. Both built and owned by the same family. Site of many TV shows and movies nowadays and part of the Royal Roads University site, but if they're not filming something it is open to the public. Great views over the water. They hold all sorts of events her throughout the year from fairs to highland games. 29.1 km or a 30 minute drive away.
This is Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site. Oldest lighthouse on the West coast and an old military site from WWII. Holds many events throughout the Summer. There is a audio tour available. Good day out for the family. 29.7km or a 32 minute drive away.
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Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse NHS
603 Fort Rodd Hill RdThis is Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site. Oldest lighthouse on the West coast and an old military site from WWII. Holds many events throughout the Summer. There is a audio tour available. Good day out for the family. 29.7km or a 32 minute drive away.
This place is modestly called "The Centre Of The Universe" and you'll need that to Google it. They run Star Parties every Saturday evening from April to Fall and they are open to the public weekdays July through August. Kids usually love it. 21.9km or a 23 minute drive away.
Centre of the Universe
5071 W Saanich RdThis place is modestly called "The Centre Of The Universe" and you'll need that to Google it. They run Star Parties every Saturday evening from April to Fall and they are open to the public weekdays July through August. Kids usually love it. 21.9km or a 23 minute drive away.
Federal government centre housing marine exhibits like whale skeletons and a 3d model of the seas surrounding Vancouver Island. Has a decent cafeteria too. Also home to the local Coastguard. This is where they make and research Canadian Sea Charts. 4.3km or a 7 minute drive away.
Institute of Ocean Sciences
9860 W Saanich RdFederal government centre housing marine exhibits like whale skeletons and a 3d model of the seas surrounding Vancouver Island. Has a decent cafeteria too. Also home to the local Coastguard. This is where they make and research Canadian Sea Charts. 4.3km or a 7 minute drive away.
Golf Courses
Golf courses are all open but require you to call ahead and book a tee time.
Great nine hole with 4 and 5 par holes. No need to be an expert golfer here. All levels welcome. Very level course with a nice bar and patio to finish your day. 4.7km or a 7minute drive away.
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Ardmore Golf Course
930 Ardmore DrGreat nine hole with 4 and 5 par holes. No need to be an expert golfer here. All levels welcome. Very level course with a nice bar and patio to finish your day. 4.7km or a 7minute drive away.
Beautiful 18 hole championship course. Reasonably priced as well with great shop and dining. Nice outdoor patio in the Summer. 13.3km or a 14 minute drive away.
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Cordova Bay Golf Course
5333 Cordova Bay RdBeautiful 18 hole championship course. Reasonably priced as well with great shop and dining. Nice outdoor patio in the Summer. 13.3km or a 14 minute drive away.
Small 3 par 9 hole course with beautiful views over the water. Really a pitch and put but has a nice bar and food and on a wet day it drains pretty well. 13.5km or a 15 minute drive away.
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Ridge Golf Course
5300 Cordova Bay RdSmall 3 par 9 hole course with beautiful views over the water. Really a pitch and put but has a nice bar and food and on a wet day it drains pretty well. 13.5km or a 15 minute drive away.
Nice modern designed championship 18 hole course split into two 9 holes if you want to just play 9. Great value and a well managed course. Nice bar and food. Best shop in town and best driving range. 25.8km or a 25 minute drive.
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Highland Pacific Golf
450 Creed RdNice modern designed championship 18 hole course split into two 9 holes if you want to just play 9. Great value and a well managed course. Nice bar and food. Best shop in town and best driving range. 25.8km or a 25 minute drive.
If you want to take up golf or you're really new to it this 9 hole will make you feel at home. Very reasonably priced and full of beginners but very well managed. Great little course with a coffee bar. Bit of up and down hills. 19.8km or a 22 minute drive away.
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마운트더글라스 골프장
4225 Blenkinsop RdIf you want to take up golf or you're really new to it this 9 hole will make you feel at home. Very reasonably priced and full of beginners but very well managed. Great little course with a coffee bar. Bit of up and down hills. 19.8km or a 22 minute drive away.
18 hole public course run by the local council. Small cafe by way of amenities. All levels of golfers welcome. Very reasonably priced. 24.2km or a 28 minute drive away.
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시더힐 골프장
1400 Derby Rd18 hole public course run by the local council. Small cafe by way of amenities. All levels of golfers welcome. Very reasonably priced. 24.2km or a 28 minute drive away.
As the name says great views of the mountains in nearby Washington State over the water. Championship 18 hole course reasonably priced. Bar with food and a patio in the Summer. 36.3km or a 36 minute drive away.
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Olympic View Golf Club
643 Latoria RdAs the name says great views of the mountains in nearby Washington State over the water. Championship 18 hole course reasonably priced. Bar with food and a patio in the Summer. 36.3km or a 36 minute drive away.
Small friendly 9 hole course with nice bar and food. Some par 4 holes. Maybe avoid it if there's been a lot of recent rain. 37km or a 39 minute drive away.
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Metchosin Golf & Country Club
4100 Metchosin RdSmall friendly 9 hole course with nice bar and food. Some par 4 holes. Maybe avoid it if there's been a lot of recent rain. 37km or a 39 minute drive away.
Golf complex with two 18 hole championship courses - only one open to the public. Hotel, bar, restaurants, spa, all the facilities. Very expensive and you need to book ahead. Course goes through a bunch of housing so it's a bit like target golf. Beautiful views as it's quite high up. Usually lots of celebs on the course and in the bars- in the Summer mostly hockey players. 33.4km or a 34 minute drive away.
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베어 마운틴 리조트
1999 Country Club WayGolf complex with two 18 hole championship courses - only one open to the public. Hotel, bar, restaurants, spa, all the facilities. Very expensive and you need to book ahead. Course goes through a bunch of housing so it's a bit like target golf. Beautiful views as it's quite high up. Usually lots of celebs on the course and in the bars- in the Summer mostly hockey players. 33.4km or a 34 minute drive away.
Sports Facilities
Our local sports centre with a swimming pool, hot tub, gym, ice rink. 1.9km or a 4 minute drive away.
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Panorama Recreation
1885 Forest Park DrOur local sports centre with a swimming pool, hot tub, gym, ice rink. 1.9km or a 4 minute drive away.
The Commonwealth Games Centre has several pools and hot tubs, steam room, sauna, gym, library and a nice cafe. 15.9km or a 16 minute drive away.
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Saanich Commonwealth Place
4636 Elk Lake DrThe Commonwealth Games Centre has several pools and hot tubs, steam room, sauna, gym, library and a nice cafe. 15.9km or a 16 minute drive away.
Sports facility? Well it's a five-pin bowling centre in downtown Sidney and it's a lot of fun. Note it's not ten-pin. If anything it's easier for the family with the smaller balls.
Miracle Lanes
2375 Bevan AveSports facility? Well it's a five-pin bowling centre in downtown Sidney and it's a lot of fun. Note it's not ten-pin. If anything it's easier for the family with the smaller balls.
If you need 10 pin bowling the Langford Lanes can help you out. Bit further to travel. 35 km or a 34 minute drive away.
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Langford Lanes
1097 Langford PkwyIf you need 10 pin bowling the Langford Lanes can help you out. Bit further to travel. 35 km or a 34 minute drive away.
Great ski resort 260km or a 3 hour drive away.
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마운트 워싱턴 알파인 리조트 (Mount Washington Alpine Resort)
1 Strathcona PkwyGreat ski resort 260km or a 3 hour drive away.
Entertainment
This houses the Charlie White Theatre, named after the local writer whose books are in the cottage. Lot of tribute bands and singers appear here as well as Canadian acts like Ron James, Jim Byrnes this year. Nice small venue. 3.3km or a 5 minute drive away.
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Mary Winspear Centre
2243 Beacon AveThis houses the Charlie White Theatre, named after the local writer whose books are in the cottage. Lot of tribute bands and singers appear here as well as Canadian acts like Ron James, Jim Byrnes this year. Nice small venue. 3.3km or a 5 minute drive away.
Victoria's main hockey arena and the biggest indoor venue on the island. Home of the Victoria Royals. Elton John, Rod Stewart, Bob Dylan have all played here. 24.1km or a 24 minute drive way.
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Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre
1925 Blanshard StVictoria's main hockey arena and the biggest indoor venue on the island. Home of the Victoria Royals. Elton John, Rod Stewart, Bob Dylan have all played here. 24.1km or a 24 minute drive way.
This lovely theatre is home to the Victoria Symphony, BC Ballet and the Pacific Opera. It also has musicals and plays, pop bands and comedians. 24.8km or a 26 minute drive away.
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Royal Theatre
805 Broughton StThis lovely theatre is home to the Victoria Symphony, BC Ballet and the Pacific Opera. It also has musicals and plays, pop bands and comedians. 24.8km or a 26 minute drive away.
Victoria's the main theatre. Bit more light hearted content with tribute bands and comedians mostly. 24.6km or a 25 minute drive away.
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McPherson Playhouse
3 Centennial SquareVictoria's the main theatre. Bit more light hearted content with tribute bands and comedians mostly. 24.6km or a 25 minute drive away.
Victoria's number 1 spot for comedy. Stand up every Friday and Saturday night and home to extra shows during the week like CBC's Laugh Out Loud. The wings are pretty good too. 23.3km or a 22 minute drive away.
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Hecklers Bar & Grill
123 Gorge Rd EVictoria's number 1 spot for comedy. Stand up every Friday and Saturday night and home to extra shows during the week like CBC's Laugh Out Loud. The wings are pretty good too. 23.3km or a 22 minute drive away.
Our local non profit cinema run by volunteers. Shows movies maybe a week after the bigger cinemas but still remains current. Two screens and comfortable seating. They won't start the show until everyone is ready. Worth checking out. You can sometimes have the whole place to yourself. 3.3km or a 7 minute drive away.
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Star Cinema
9840 Fifth StOur local non profit cinema run by volunteers. Shows movies maybe a week after the bigger cinemas but still remains current. Two screens and comfortable seating. They won't start the show until everyone is ready. Worth checking out. You can sometimes have the whole place to yourself. 3.3km or a 7 minute drive away.
The Sidney Outdoor Amphitheatre is host to live music every weekend throughout the Summer as well as plays and musicals. All free and there are chairs supplied in the park just to sit and chill. Right next to the pier with views out over the water.
The Sidney Amphitheater
2540-2544 Beacon AveThe Sidney Outdoor Amphitheatre is host to live music every weekend throughout the Summer as well as plays and musicals. All free and there are chairs supplied in the park just to sit and chill. Right next to the pier with views out over the water.