Sidney
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Sidney is a town located at the northern end of the Saanich Peninsula, on Vancouver Island in the Canadian province of British Columbia. It has a population of approximately 11,583. Sidney is located just east of Victoria International Airport, and about 6 km (4 mi) south of BC Ferries' Swartz Bay Terminal. The town is also the only Canadian port-of-call in the Washington State Ferries system, with ferries running from Sidney to the San Juan Islands and Anacortes.
Charts
See Strait of Georgia.
Weather
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Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
Islands
Coal Island [[Sidney#Coal Island|Coal Island]] 48°41.067'N, 123°22.630'W
Goudge Island [[Sidney#Goudge Island|Goudge Island]] 48°41.081'N, 123°23.576'W
Fernie Island [[Sidney#Fernie Island|Fernie Island]] 48°40.789'N, 123°23.619'W
See also Strait of Georgia.
Communication
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Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
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Entrance
Sidney is a port of entry/exit for Canada. For details see Entrance: Canada.
Berthing
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Port Sidney Marina
Berths for up to 125' (38 m). Canada Customs clearance dock. Water, electricity, toilets (wheelchair accessible), showers, laundry, WiFi, ice. Gated marina (key card), CCTV security. Pump out, garbage disposal & recycling. Booty's Boat Locker store with marine equipment. Grocery stores and post office nerby.
- [email protected]; Tel: +1 (250) 655 3711; Fax: +1 (250) 655 3771; VHF channel 66A
- Address: 9835 Seaport Place, Sidney, B.C. Canada V8L 4X3
- Hours: Labour Day to May 31: 8:30 – 17:00; June 1 to June 14: 8:00 – 18:00; June 15 to Labour Day: 8:00 – 19:00
- Prices: For the latest prices see Price Listing
Van Isle Marina
538 berths for boats up to 300' (100 m). Water, electricity (metered), toilerts, showers, laundromat (coin operated), WiFi, fuel dock. Garbage & recycling. Marina-wide Digital HD video surveillance. Repair services and haul out with 30 ton boat lift and 150 ton marine way, marine store. Restaurant. Grocerties deliverd by Thrifty Foods. Courtesy Bicycles
- [email protected]; Tel: +1 (250) 656 1138; Fax: +1 (250) 656 0182; VHF channel 66A
- Address: 2320 Harbour Road, Sidney, BC, Canada V8L 2P6
- Hours: 8:00 – 16:30; Summer: Daily: Winter: Mon-Sat
- Prices: For the latest prices see Price Listing
Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club
Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club [[Sidney#Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club|Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club]] (SNSYC) 48°40.594'N, 123°24.906'W SNSYC was founded in 1981 by a group of individuals interested in boating. From the outset it was designed to be friendly and unpretentious, providing an affordable and accessible club serving both the powerboat and sailboat communities. Currently the club has about 400 memberships and a very active Junior Program.
- [email protected]; Tel: +1 (250) 656 4600 ; Fax: +1 (250) 656 6422; VHF channel XX
- Address: 1949 Marina Way, Sidney, BC, Canada
North Saanich Marina
5 Minutes form BC Ferries, 10 Mins from Victoria Airport. Berths for up to 70' (21 m) boats. Water, electricity, toilerts, showers, WiFi. Coffee bar. Charts.
- [email protected]; Tel: +1 (250) 656 5558; Fax: +1 (250) 656 1574; VHF channel 66a
- Address: 1949 Marina Way, Sidney, BC, Canada
Canoe Cove Marina
Canoe Cove is a 450-berth marina with mostly permanent moorage including 140 boathouses and 28 covered slips. Boats up to 64' (20 m). Water, electricity, toilerts, showers, laundry, fuel dock (08:00 – 16:30 daily). Chandlery, propane. Boatyard with 35 ton travel hoist, 65 ton marine way. Repairs by contractors.
- [email protected]; Tel: +1 (250) 656 5566; Fax: +1 (250) 655-7197; VHF channel 66A
- Address: 2300 Canoe Cove Rd., North Saanich, BC, Canada V8L 3X9
- Prices: For the latest prices see Price Listing
Deep Cove Marina
The marina is only 5 minutes from Victoria's airport. Repairs (mechanical, electrical, sails, upholstery).
- [email protected]; Tel: +1 (250) 655 8255; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel 66A
- Address: 10990 Madrona Drive, North Saanich, BC Canada V8L 5R7
Anchorages
None, but ask.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | In Port Sidney Marina, Van Isle Marina, North Saanich Marina, and Canoe Cove Marina |
| Electricity | In Port Sidney Marina, North Saanich Marina, and Canoe Cove Marina |
| Toilets | In Port Sidney Marina, North Saanich Marina, and Canoe Cove Marina |
| Showers | In Port Sidney Marina}, North Saanich Marina, and Canoe Cove Marina |
| Laundry | In Port Sidney Marina |
| Garbage | Bins in all marinas |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Fuel dock in Van Isle Marina, North Saanich Marina, and Canoe Cove Marina |
| Bottled gas | Propane in Canoe Cove Marina |
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| Internet | WiFi in Port Sidney Marina, Van Isle Marina, North Saanich Marina |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | Courtesy bicycles in Van Isle Marina |
Provisioning
- Fairway Market is located about a two-minute walk up the street from Port Sidney Marina
- Thrifty Foods offers grocery delivery to Port Sidney Marina
Eating out
Restaurant in Van Isle Marina
Transportation
- Victoria International airport is just minutes from Sidney and is served by several regularly scheduled airlines
- The main arrival point for most visitors is at the 1 BC Ferries terminal at Swartz Bay, about 6 km (4 mi) north of Sidney
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
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Links
References
See Canada.
Comments
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- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) September, 2018 --Istioploos
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