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About Sidney, BC

Sidney sits at the tip of the Saanich Peninsula on Vancouver Island, just 6 km from Victoria International Airport, making it a handy first or last stop for flyers. Highway 17 connects it to Victoria, 27 km south, and to the Swartz Bay ferry terminal a few minutes north, where BC Ferries run in from Tsawwassen and the Gulf Islands. Local hops to North Saanich, Central Saanich, and Saanich are quick daily drives, and EV charging is available right in town. Sidney's claim to fame: more bookstores per capita than almost any other town in the country.

Where is Sidney, BC on the map?

Sidney, BC is in Canada, at 48.651, -123.399 - about 6 km north of North Saanich, BC.

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What is the closest airport to Sidney, BC?

The closest airport to Sidney, BC is Victoria International Airport, 6 km (about 9 min by car).

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