Things To Do
Beach
Good site for swimming, kayaking and fishing.
Moses Point Beach is a good site for swimming, seasonally, as well as, a wonderful place to enjoy the quiet of this North Saanich neighborhood while overlooking the Salish Sea. This green space with a beach access is located near the curve of Lands End Road where it becomes Chalet Road. Moses Point, named for a mid 1800’s hop farmer, gold seeker and hotelier named Daniel Moses, protects the waters of Deep Cove. Deep Cove lies between Moses and Coal points. Its waters contain the large pinnacle called Wain Rock. Wain Rock is marked for navigation and makes a nice diving, kayaking and fishing destination. The protected waters of Deep Cove contain numerous private moorings and the Deep Cove Marina, with seasonal facilities. There are many opportunities for wonderful photographs in this lovely seaside neighborhood of North Saanich. The hundred meter trail to the beach is bordered by a chain link fence and some large cedar and arbutus trees. Underfoot look for sword ferns and salal. The beach is mostly rocky with some gravel crushed shells and sandy areas at low tides. It is good for kayak launching too. This beach faces mostly northward and has view of Salt Spring Island and Cherry Point which are separated by Cowichan Bay and Samsun Narrows.
Geographic coordinates N48° 41′ 23″ W123° 29′ 0″
You can get to this green space from Pat Bay Highway. As you near the ferry terminal in Swartz Bay, turn to exit onto McDonald Park-Wain Road. Continue along the road as it curves to the right onto the overpass which leads to the junction with Wain Road. Turn left onto Wain Road. Follow Wain Road until you reach Tatlow Road. Turn right onto Tatlow and follow its rolling agricultural lands across West Saanich Road to Chalet Road. Travel right on Chalet Road and look for Moses Point Road, to the left, as Chalet Road begins to curves to around headland of the Saanich Peninsula. Chalet Road becomes Lands End Road at this junction. The trail to the beach is partway along Moses Point Road which is on the right. There is limited road side parking along either Lands End Road or Moses Point Road.
Moses Point
Beach AccessMoses Point Beach is a good site for swimming, seasonally, as well as, a wonderful place to enjoy the quiet of this North Saanich neighborhood while overlooking the Salish Sea. This green space with a beach access is located near the curve of Lands End Road where it becomes Chalet Road. Moses Point, named for a mid 1800’s hop farmer, gold seeker and hotelier named Daniel Moses, protects the waters of Deep Cove. Deep Cove lies between Moses and Coal points. Its waters contain the large pinnacle called Wain Rock. Wain Rock is marked for navigation and makes a nice diving, kayaking and fishing destination. The protected waters of Deep Cove contain numerous private moorings and the Deep Cove Marina, with seasonal facilities. There are many opportunities for wonderful photographs in this lovely seaside neighborhood of North Saanich. The hundred meter trail to the beach is bordered by a chain link fence and some large cedar and arbutus trees. Underfoot look for sword ferns and salal. The beach is mostly rocky with some gravel crushed shells and sandy areas at low tides. It is good for kayak launching too. This beach faces mostly northward and has view of Salt Spring Island and Cherry Point which are separated by Cowichan Bay and Samsun Narrows.
Geographic coordinates N48° 41′ 23″ W123° 29′ 0″
You can get to this green space from Pat Bay Highway. As you near the ferry terminal in Swartz Bay, turn to exit onto McDonald Park-Wain Road. Continue along the road as it curves to the right onto the overpass which leads to the junction with Wain Road. Turn left onto Wain Road. Follow Wain Road until you reach Tatlow Road. Turn right onto Tatlow and follow its rolling agricultural lands across West Saanich Road to Chalet Road. Travel right on Chalet Road and look for Moses Point Road, to the left, as Chalet Road begins to curves to around headland of the Saanich Peninsula. Chalet Road becomes Lands End Road at this junction. The trail to the beach is partway along Moses Point Road which is on the right. There is limited road side parking along either Lands End Road or Moses Point Road.
Chalet Beach is a west-facing pebble beach accessed off Chalet Road, in the District of North Saanich. It is situated on a small semicircular bay with expansive westerly views of Saanich Inlet, Mill Bay, Cowichan Bay and the mouth of Sansum Narrows; the old Deep Cove Chalet is adjacent to the beach.
It is significant for its association with the recreational and social history of Victoria. The advent of the British Columbia Electric Railway Saanich Interurban line service in 1913 resulted in Deep Cove becoming a popular leisure destination. The BCER designed and constructed the Deep Cove Chalet in 1913 as a tourist draw. Presently, Chalet Beach continues to be a popular picnic spot, and attracts kayakers and swimmers.
Chalet Beach is also valuable for its association with the Tseycum First Nation, one of four Saanich groups in the area and part of the Northern Straits Coast Salish language group.
Character Defining Elements
Location on the west shore of North Saanich, with views of Saanich Inlet;
Ongoing public use for recreation;
Picturesque setting on the shallow calm waters of Deep Cove;
Remains of boat launch/marine ways;
Associated landscape features such as mature deciduous and coniferous trees;
First Nations archaeological sites.
Chalet beach
Chalet Beach is a west-facing pebble beach accessed off Chalet Road, in the District of North Saanich. It is situated on a small semicircular bay with expansive westerly views of Saanich Inlet, Mill Bay, Cowichan Bay and the mouth of Sansum Narrows; the old Deep Cove Chalet is adjacent to the beach.
It is significant for its association with the recreational and social history of Victoria. The advent of the British Columbia Electric Railway Saanich Interurban line service in 1913 resulted in Deep Cove becoming a popular leisure destination. The BCER designed and constructed the Deep Cove Chalet in 1913 as a tourist draw. Presently, Chalet Beach continues to be a popular picnic spot, and attracts kayakers and swimmers.
Chalet Beach is also valuable for its association with the Tseycum First Nation, one of four Saanich groups in the area and part of the Northern Straits Coast Salish language group.
Character Defining Elements
Location on the west shore of North Saanich, with views of Saanich Inlet;
Ongoing public use for recreation;
Picturesque setting on the shallow calm waters of Deep Cove;
Remains of boat launch/marine ways;
Associated landscape features such as mature deciduous and coniferous trees;
First Nations archaeological sites.
Recreation
A Paddle in the Park Kayaking offers guided kayak tours to paddlers of every experience level.
https://apaddleinthepark.com/
A Paddle in the Park
Barnacle RoadA Paddle in the Park Kayaking offers guided kayak tours to paddlers of every experience level.
https://apaddleinthepark.com/
Panorama Recreation Centre offers a huge variety of both recreational and general interest programs. Facilities include a six-lane, 25 metre swimming pool, multi-use leisure pool (featuring a zero-depth entry, a lazy river, a tots’ area, two additional lanes, spray toys and benches with hot tub jets), sauna and steam room, swirl pool, and Southern Vancouver Island’s biggest accessible waterslide. Panorama also offers two ice surfaces, a weight room with cardio and strength equipment, an aerobics/fitness studio, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, and racquetball and squash courts.
1885 Forest Park Drive
1885 Forest Park Dr
1885 Forest Park DrivePanorama Recreation Centre offers a huge variety of both recreational and general interest programs. Facilities include a six-lane, 25 metre swimming pool, multi-use leisure pool (featuring a zero-depth entry, a lazy river, a tots’ area, two additional lanes, spray toys and benches with hot tub jets), sauna and steam room, swirl pool, and Southern Vancouver Island’s biggest accessible waterslide. Panorama also offers two ice surfaces, a weight room with cardio and strength equipment, an aerobics/fitness studio, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, and racquetball and squash courts.
1885 Forest Park Drive
The SHOAL Centre (Sidney's Seniors' Activity Centre) offers a number of exercise classes, yoga, bridge and other social games and crafts including lapidary, carving, clay works, weaving, knitting, woodwork, and wellness workshops.
https://beaconcs.ca/
10030 Resthaven Dr
10030 Resthaven DriveThe SHOAL Centre (Sidney's Seniors' Activity Centre) offers a number of exercise classes, yoga, bridge and other social games and crafts including lapidary, carving, clay works, weaving, knitting, woodwork, and wellness workshops.
https://beaconcs.ca/
Shop / Eat / Stay / Play
https://www.sidneybia.ca/visitor-itineraries/
At Deep Cove Winery, we take pride in our small lot, hand-crafted wines. Each bottle is hand made and bottled on-site to ensure our standard of high quality. Our estate vineyard has been committed to sustainable growing practices since 2017 and will continue to ensure that our wines are a true reflection of the beauty that British Columbia has to offer.
Husband and wife team, Elyse and Tasem Ramadan saw the promise in the terroir and for their young family when they decided to begin their journey in the winemaking business. Nestled between Horth Hill Regional Park and Deep Cove, the clay soil land is not only protected from wind and moderated by the Pacific overlooks, it offers the warmest spot in the region, advantageous for the ripening of the 3 acres of grapes that were originally planted over 18 years ago.
https://www.deepcovewinery.ca
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Deep Cove Winery
11195 Chalet RdAt Deep Cove Winery, we take pride in our small lot, hand-crafted wines. Each bottle is hand made and bottled on-site to ensure our standard of high quality. Our estate vineyard has been committed to sustainable growing practices since 2017 and will continue to ensure that our wines are a true reflection of the beauty that British Columbia has to offer.
Husband and wife team, Elyse and Tasem Ramadan saw the promise in the terroir and for their young family when they decided to begin their journey in the winemaking business. Nestled between Horth Hill Regional Park and Deep Cove, the clay soil land is not only protected from wind and moderated by the Pacific overlooks, it offers the warmest spot in the region, advantageous for the ripening of the 3 acres of grapes that were originally planted over 18 years ago.
https://www.deepcovewinery.ca
Howl Brewing is an independently owned and operated pico brewery, located in North Saanich,BC. We opened in June 2018, although the project was in the works for a couple years. Our focus is small batch high quality craft beer made from BC grown ingredients. Our ever changing menu is often dictated by what is available locally. Being a small brewery, customers can look forward to trying beer styles that are obsolete, beer that showcases local farms, traditional styles, as well as learn about beer from the staff. Join us on the adventure!
1780 Mills Rd, North Saanich, BC V8L 5S9
OPEN WED-FRI 11-6,SAT/SUN 11-5
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Howl Brewing
1780 Mills RoadHowl Brewing is an independently owned and operated pico brewery, located in North Saanich,BC. We opened in June 2018, although the project was in the works for a couple years. Our focus is small batch high quality craft beer made from BC grown ingredients. Our ever changing menu is often dictated by what is available locally. Being a small brewery, customers can look forward to trying beer styles that are obsolete, beer that showcases local farms, traditional styles, as well as learn about beer from the staff. Join us on the adventure!
1780 Mills Rd, North Saanich, BC V8L 5S9
OPEN WED-FRI 11-6,SAT/SUN 11-5
Whether you are an experienced home winemaker or looking to begin your first batch of wine, the staff at Peninsula U-Brew Winery is ready and able to help. Our goal is to help each customer produce a wine that they will be proud to share with friends and family.
We offer a wide variety of wine styles, which are ready to bottle in 4, 6, or 8 weeks as well as oak barrel aging, on select wines, for up to 6 months. We also have a selection of beer and, cider which are ready in 4 weeks.
The process is simple.
https://peninsulaubrewwinery.com
Peninsula U Brew Winery
2031 Malaview Avenue WestWhether you are an experienced home winemaker or looking to begin your first batch of wine, the staff at Peninsula U-Brew Winery is ready and able to help. Our goal is to help each customer produce a wine that they will be proud to share with friends and family.
We offer a wide variety of wine styles, which are ready to bottle in 4, 6, or 8 weeks as well as oak barrel aging, on select wines, for up to 6 months. We also have a selection of beer and, cider which are ready in 4 weeks.
The process is simple.
https://peninsulaubrewwinery.com
Waterfront French dining room turning out traditional fare & wine in an elegant setting.
https://www.deepcovechalet.com/#!/reservations-and-information
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Deep Cove Chalet
11190 Chalet RdWaterfront French dining room turning out traditional fare & wine in an elegant setting.
https://www.deepcovechalet.com/#!/reservations-and-information
Attractions
The Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea is a world-class aquarium and learning centre, and a fun, unique tourist attraction and destination located on the Salish Sea waterfront in Sidney, BC. The centre is on visitors' top things to do as the largest aquarium on beautiful Vancouver Island and the only aquarium in Greater Victoria.
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Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
9811 Seaport PlThe Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea is a world-class aquarium and learning centre, and a fun, unique tourist attraction and destination located on the Salish Sea waterfront in Sidney, BC. The centre is on visitors' top things to do as the largest aquarium on beautiful Vancouver Island and the only aquarium in Greater Victoria.
For more than 14 years a small group of dedicated volunteers has been responsible for bringing the community together for a weekly gathering amongst the green gardens of West Saanich Road.
Operating every Saturday morning from the start of June through Thanksgiving weekend, the North Saanich Farm Market is full of community spirit. Live music floats through the air (in non-Covid times) as the Peninsula’s top growers and food producers display fresh fruits and vegetables, chicken, and seafood – while crafters offer you a large selection of clothing, jewelry and more.
North Saanich Farm Market-Saturdays, 9:30 am -noon, June 4th -Thanksgiving, St., 10990 West Saanich Rd.
Operated by North Saanich Food for the Future Society formed in 2008 with a mandate to support local agriculture.
The North Saanich Farm Market
10990 West Saanich RoadFor more than 14 years a small group of dedicated volunteers has been responsible for bringing the community together for a weekly gathering amongst the green gardens of West Saanich Road.
Operating every Saturday morning from the start of June through Thanksgiving weekend, the North Saanich Farm Market is full of community spirit. Live music floats through the air (in non-Covid times) as the Peninsula’s top growers and food producers display fresh fruits and vegetables, chicken, and seafood – while crafters offer you a large selection of clothing, jewelry and more.
North Saanich Farm Market-Saturdays, 9:30 am -noon, June 4th -Thanksgiving, St., 10990 West Saanich Rd.
Operated by North Saanich Food for the Future Society formed in 2008 with a mandate to support local agriculture.
Westcoast Impressions was formed in 1995 by Laurie and Bill (Mac) McDermid. The company's focus is on supporting the arts and entrepreneurs.
During the past 26 years, Westcoast Impressions has owned and operated the First and Last Chance Christmas Craft Shows, from 2003 to 2005. They also operated West Coast Impressions Gallery in Sidney in the early 2000's.
Since 2004, Laurie has organized the Sidney Street market, and most recently, Westcoast Impressions has successfully managed the Sidney Street Market for the past 9 years, bringing together a wide range of vendors, musicians and talent.
Westcoast Impressions works with teams of talented people to organize events and markets. With over 26 years of experience, WCI has a keen understanding of the intricate, and unique elements associated with market management.
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Sidney Spit Marine Park
Westcoast Impressions was formed in 1995 by Laurie and Bill (Mac) McDermid. The company's focus is on supporting the arts and entrepreneurs.
During the past 26 years, Westcoast Impressions has owned and operated the First and Last Chance Christmas Craft Shows, from 2003 to 2005. They also operated West Coast Impressions Gallery in Sidney in the early 2000's.
Since 2004, Laurie has organized the Sidney Street market, and most recently, Westcoast Impressions has successfully managed the Sidney Street Market for the past 9 years, bringing together a wide range of vendors, musicians and talent.
Westcoast Impressions works with teams of talented people to organize events and markets. With over 26 years of experience, WCI has a keen understanding of the intricate, and unique elements associated with market management.
Sidney's Waterfront Walkway
Sidney's Waterfront Walkway is approximately 2.5 km long and offers a flat, barrier-free surface as you stroll along the oceanfront. Along the waterfront walkway, you will find benches and picnic tables, beautiful gardens and stunning views of Sidney Island, Mount Baker and more!
The walkway passes Port Sidney Marina, Beacon Park and Beacon Wharf at the end of Beacon Avenue. Continue onwards past Diver's Point, the Bevan Fishing Pier and Eastview Park. For those wishing a longer walk, continue past the Sidney/Anacortes Ferry Terminal, Tulista Park and on to the recently refurbished Lochside Drive section of the walkway, which features an upper and lower path and many benches. The walkway stops at the Sidney/North Saanich municipal border on Lochside Drive. As the walkway passes Weiler Avenue, there is a 1.2km link westward to the Victoria Airport Authority's 10km-long Flight Path walking/biking trail.
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Sidney
Sidney's Waterfront Walkway
Sidney's Waterfront Walkway is approximately 2.5 km long and offers a flat, barrier-free surface as you stroll along the oceanfront. Along the waterfront walkway, you will find benches and picnic tables, beautiful gardens and stunning views of Sidney Island, Mount Baker and more!
The walkway passes Port Sidney Marina, Beacon Park and Beacon Wharf at the end of Beacon Avenue. Continue onwards past Diver's Point, the Bevan Fishing Pier and Eastview Park. For those wishing a longer walk, continue past the Sidney/Anacortes Ferry Terminal, Tulista Park and on to the recently refurbished Lochside Drive section of the walkway, which features an upper and lower path and many benches. The walkway stops at the Sidney/North Saanich municipal border on Lochside Drive. As the walkway passes Weiler Avenue, there is a 1.2km link westward to the Victoria Airport Authority's 10km-long Flight Path walking/biking trail.
The calm waters off Sidney are excellent for whale watching and viewing marine life in its natural state.
Sidney Whale Watching Ltd.
#105, 2537 Beacon Ave. Sidney BC
Phone (7am – 11pm PST)
Toll Free 1-888-656-7599
Local 1-250-656-7599
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Sidney Whale Watching
2537 Beacon AveThe calm waters off Sidney are excellent for whale watching and viewing marine life in its natural state.
Sidney Whale Watching Ltd.
#105, 2537 Beacon Ave. Sidney BC
Phone (7am – 11pm PST)
Toll Free 1-888-656-7599
Local 1-250-656-7599
offers kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) instruction and tours
https://bluedogkayaking.com/
Blue Dog Kayaking
9835 Seaport Ploffers kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) instruction and tours
https://bluedogkayaking.com/
Welcome to the British Columbia Aviation Museum – where history takes flight! If you would like to learn about aircraft and aviation history, then you will love to visit our Museum. We have aircraft on display that once flew in Canadian skies but mostly over British Columbia. Some of these aircraft date from 1910 and some are from modern times. We have experimental aircraft, a commercial airliner and military aircraft along with helicopters and seaplanes. All these aircraft were once quite familiar over BC communities but are now very rare. For younger visitors and their families, we have hands-on activities that will help them learn more about aviation.
1910 Norseman Road, North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada, V8L 5V5
Coordinates: 48° 38' 25.8'' N 123° 25' 13.2'' W
Visitor’s coming from Sidney via Beacon Ave. or from the Airport can use the regular access roadways.
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BC Aviation Museum
1910 Norseman RdWelcome to the British Columbia Aviation Museum – where history takes flight! If you would like to learn about aircraft and aviation history, then you will love to visit our Museum. We have aircraft on display that once flew in Canadian skies but mostly over British Columbia. Some of these aircraft date from 1910 and some are from modern times. We have experimental aircraft, a commercial airliner and military aircraft along with helicopters and seaplanes. All these aircraft were once quite familiar over BC communities but are now very rare. For younger visitors and their families, we have hands-on activities that will help them learn more about aviation.
1910 Norseman Road, North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada, V8L 5V5
Coordinates: 48° 38' 25.8'' N 123° 25' 13.2'' W
Visitor’s coming from Sidney via Beacon Ave. or from the Airport can use the regular access roadways.
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Cycling
The Lochside Trail is a regional trail system that runs through Sidney and connects the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal to the core of Greater Victoria.
https://www.crd.bc.ca/parks-recreation-culture/parks-trails/find-park-trail/lochside
The Flight Path is a significant local bike and fitness trail which circumnavigates Victoria International Airport and is linked to the Sidney bike route network.
https://www.victoriaairport.com/the-flight-path