SIDNEY'S BEAUTIFUL WATERFRONT WALKWAY

When arriving and departing Victoria, BC either by air or a BC Ferry to the mainland, you’ll pass by the quaint city of Sidney (or Sidney-by-the Sea). We strongly urge you to make the short drive back there while you’re in the area and check it out!

In addition to being known as ‘booktown’, Sidney also boasts some great shops, restaurants and a beautiful sea-side walk with interesting and unique sculptures spaced along the way.The walkway is approximately 2.5 km long and offers a flat, barrier-free surface as you stroll along the oceanfront. You can park in one of the 3 parking areas along Lochside Dr on the way into Sidney from the south or at Tulista Park.

All along the waterfront walkway you will find benches and picnic tables, beautiful gardens and stunning views of Sidney Island, Haro Starit, Mount Baker and more!

Colourful California lilacs along the path before the fishing pier

Stunning views across Haro Strait and Mt Baker from the walkway

Tulista Park

Part way along the trail you will come along Tulista Park, which features a playground, beach volley ball court, bicycle fix station, boat launch, water fountain, wheelchair accessible washrooms and plenty of free parking. There is also a picnic shelter with barbecue, a large grassy area and lots of benches and picnic tables. Tulista Prk is also home to the Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula, at the SeaArtGalley which features shows and exhibits year round.

Tulista Park

Tulista Park Beach Volley Ball Court

Tulista Boat Ramp

The trail continues past the old Anacotes Ferries Terminal then takes a sharp right hand turn past some townhomes. This bricklock section of path winds right along the rocky shoreline on its way to Sidney. Continue on past Eastview Park, the Bevan fishing pier and Diver’s Point. You may want to take a stroll out onto the pier.

Fishing Pier at Sidney, BC Visitor in Victoria

The Bevan Fishing Pier

The Sidney Seaside Sculpture Walk

The Sculpture Walk begins at Oceanspray Park and continues along the waterfront walkway north towards Beacon Park. This magnificent outdoor art gallery uses the majestic scenery of Mount Baker and the Salish Sea as its backdrop.

Sculpture at Oceanspray Park

Diving Sculpture at Diver’s Point

Sculpture on Sidney Waterfront Walkway

The Fisherman at the Sidney Pier sculpture (by Nathan Scott), on the Sidney waterfront walkway.

‘The Fisherman’ at the Bevan Fishing Pier – sculpture (by Nathan Scott)

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Continuing on, you will past Glass Beach on your right and Riva Restaurant with it’s colourful umbrellas on your left before coming upon Sidney Pier. At the end of the pier there is a fish market and the Pier Bistro.

Colourful patio umbrellas at Riva Restaurant

Sidney Pier

The walkway passes the Port Sidney Marina, and continues along the waterfront before eventually turning off towards the end of the path on Third Ave. From here you can turn around and wander back to some of the waterfront restaurants, or head south down Third St to Beacon Ave and explore the shops and restaurants all along Sidney’s main street.