Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Sidney

"Fairmont Empress is recognized as one of Top 21 Iconic Hotels in the World by National Geographic Traveler magazine, honored with Travel + Leisure Magazine’s World’s Best Award for Top 10 City Hotels in Canada, and regarded as a Condé Nast Readers’ Choice and Gold List hotel. The Fairmont Empress is located in Victoria, BC overlooking the city’s sparkling Inner Harbour. While it is not a boutique hotel as such, it is worth a mention as it is such an iconic hotel in the city of Victoria."

"Hotel Phone: +1 250-384-8111 The gorgeous and historic grande dame of Victoria hotels, sitting right on the Inner Harbour. Rooms are well-appointed and dressed in stylish contemporary décor; many feature lovely harbor views. An award-winning full-service spa is on-site, as well as a spacious fitness center, bike rental, sauna, and heated indoor pool with separate whirlpool and kiddie pool."

"Recognized as one of Top 21 Iconic Hotels in the World by National Geographic Traveler magazine, honoured with Travel + Leisure Magazine’s World’s Best Award for Top 10 City Hotels in Canada, and ..."

"This dramatically handsome confection of turrets, domes and stained glass is British Columbia's working legislature and is also open to visitors. You can go behind the facade on a free 45-minute guided tour then..."

"Not only does this local market offer killer sandwiches, but you can also get your ice cream fix here too!. Offering local Island Farm hard scoops, this is the perfect spot to have dessert while you shop for dinner (we won’t judge). Image by @redbarnmarkets"

"Looking more like the work of a 14th century Parisian architect than a cathedral, the Christ Church Cathedral was built in 1929. Open daily for tours, the building’s stone foundation is impressive both inside and out."

"Services: seventeen services each week, including four on Sundays at 8:00 am, 9:15 am, 11:00 am and 4:00 pm. Please check out their website for weekday service times"

"​Become inspired and visit the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria—British Columbia’s largest public collection of art. Located in the historic Rockland neighbourhood, and nearby the famous Craigdarroch Castle, the Gallery houses over 20,000 pieces of historical and contemporary art and contains a renowned collection of Asian art and artifacts. Just as stunning as the artwork is the 1889 Spencer Mansion that serves as an exhibition space and mini-museum for the Spencer family’s former home."

"One of Canada’s finest art galleries is home to nationally important Oriental, European, Canadian and Inuit art collectors. The Gallery has a permanent display of works by Victoria’s renowned artist, Emily Carr. Opened in 1951 as a result of Sara Spencer’s donation of the Spencer Mansion, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria offers exhibits of all sorts, year round."

"Granted, it's not the Louvre, or even Vancouver Art Gallery for that matter, but this east-of-downtown art nook does harbor one of Canada's best Emily Carr collections. Aside from the Victoria-born painter's..."

"Just a 2-minute walk from Alexander’s, and you will arrive at Sidney Museum where you can discover the natural history of the area. There are over 8,000 artifacts and a rotating monthly display in the museum. Admission is by donation and you can book your visit on their website as entries are by timed admission only."

"One of our summer students has been hard at work transforming our parlour exhibit. The final product... Treat your eyes and mind with some local and brand new information while you walk around exploring the artifacts at Sidney Museum."

"The workers are so friendly and the place is very clean so this is the DQ we go to now. Today my granddaughter left her purse there and when I called an..."

"For the most decadent of indulgences, Roger’s Chocolates on Government Street serves up premium, chocolate-dipped ice cream bars all summer long. Their lemon pistachio ice cream is only available for the season and is a must-try!. Image by @uptownvictoria"

"Jackson’s Ice Cream Float is the only floating ice cream shop in Canada – possibly the world!. Located at Fisherman’s Wharf and full of charm, Jackson’s embodies a classic ice cream parlour with generous scoop sizes and friendly staff. Offering sixteen flavours of hard ice cream, three flavours of soft-serve, milkshakes and floats."

"This dramatically handsome confection of turrets, domes and stained glass is British Columbia's working legislature and is also open to visitors. You can go behind the facade on a free 45-minute guided tour then..."

"Fairmont Empress is recognized as one of Top 21 Iconic Hotels in the World by National Geographic Traveler magazine, honored with Travel + Leisure Magazine’s World’s Best Award for Top 10 City Hotels in Canada, and regarded as a Condé Nast Readers’ Choice and Gold List hotel. The Fairmont Empress is located in Victoria, BC overlooking the city’s sparkling Inner Harbour. While it is not a boutique hotel as such, it is worth a mention as it is such an iconic hotel in the city of Victoria."

"Hotel Phone: +1 250-384-8111 The gorgeous and historic grande dame of Victoria hotels, sitting right on the Inner Harbour. Rooms are well-appointed and dressed in stylish contemporary décor; many feature lovely harbor views. An award-winning full-service spa is on-site, as well as a spacious fitness center, bike rental, sauna, and heated indoor pool with separate whirlpool and kiddie pool."

"Recognized as one of Top 21 Iconic Hotels in the World by National Geographic Traveler magazine, honoured with Travel + Leisure Magazine’s World’s Best Award for Top 10 City Hotels in Canada, and ..."