Booktown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

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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.
Activities

Day Trip from Vancouver to Victoria + Butchart Gardens Admission

Victoria City and Butchart Gardens Private Tour

Victoria; Butchart Gardens, Aquarium and Rainforest Giant Trees

4h Butchart Gardens and Victoria City Private Tour

Half-Day Victoria to Cowichan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings

Victoria Wine Tour with Wine Tastings and Charcuterie
Our pick of the best Booktown Hotel Deals

Sidney Waterfront Inn & Suites
We really appreciated the waterfront suite with balcony. Location in the heart of Sidney, walk to all. Front desk staff very accommodating and friendly We would stay again,
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa
Parking was easy and hotel is a very accessible area.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel
Inviting lobby with refreshments. Spacious, spotless rooms.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Beacon Inn at Sidney
Breakfast was disappointing. Delivered the night before to room: A wrapped muffin, piece of cheese, mandarin, and yogurt. Juice and cereal available downstairs. Pre-Covid was a fabulous three course hot gourmet breakfast. Time saving and cost cutting seems to be the order of the day. Such a ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Fairmont Empress
The upgraded gold status was fantastic as it allowed access to the lounge with food and drinks all day. I would highly recommend it!
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Huntingdon Hotel and Suites
Needs renovation on the ground floor. Toilet paper dispenser is awkward.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
