Booktown Travel Guide
Sidney

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Popular places to visit
Port Sidney Marina
Explore the waterfront in Sidney with a trip to Port Sidney Marina. Wander the seaside and picturesque gardens in the area.
Victoria Distillers
You can take time to visit Victoria Distillers during your travels to Sidney. Wander the seaside and picturesque gardens in the area.
Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
Take the children to visit the sea life you'll find at Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea during your trip to Sidney. Wander the seaside and picturesque gardens in the area.
Sidney Museum and Archives
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Sidney Museum and Archives during your travels in Sidney. Wander the seaside and picturesque gardens in the area.
Lolly Gobble Sweet Shop
Enjoy an outing to Lolly Gobble Sweet Shop during your stay in Sidney. Wander the seaside and picturesque gardens in the area.
Mary Winspear Centre
You can enjoy a show at Mary Winspear Centre during your trip to Sidney. Wander the seaside and picturesque gardens in the area.
Things to do

Experience Victoria and Butchart Gardens Premium Tour

Day Trip from Vancouver to Victoria + Butchart Gardens Admission

Victoria City and Butchart Gardens Private Tour

Private Butchart Gardens + Gardens at HCP Tour
Top hotels in Booktown

Sidney Waterfront Inn & Suites
Beautiful view from our room. Breakfast space is very small- only 2 tables but has trays and covers to take breakfast back to room. Very convenient to downtown Sidney and a grocery store right across the street. Loved the little deck with table and chairs right outside our room.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa
A beautiful hotel set along the ocean. Cozy balcony with an ocean view. Very quiet room, nice beds but sheet a little to loud and crinkly, maybe because the place is so new? Great place to stay when you have an early morning flight.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel
all good
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Beacon Inn at Sidney
A beautiful, quaint inn that was comfortable and enjoyable. It’s a beautiful property!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Fairmont Empress
Beautiful property with an excellent staff. The restaurants are good and the day is comfortable located right downtown in the heart of everything.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
They had a very good breakfast Buffet. The last day we were there the toasters were not out. Staff stated they were a fire hazard and made the toast ahead of time, which wasn’t very tasty but there were enough other options to choose from. The room was very spacious with a separate sitting area from ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026


