Events

Candy Cane Lane returns to the Saanich Fairgrounds on November 21 and 22, bringing together more than 150 local vendors, festive entertainment, food trucks and holiday cheer for a weekend focused on shopping local, connecting with the community and giving back. This year’s Candy Cane Lane will also carry a very special meaning. Each day,

Words Power To Be Photos Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort, Spirit of the West Adventures, and Marilena Cafe + Raw Bar – Toptable Group Bid on unforgettable experiences and give back to your community this November Local charity Power To Be is inviting the community to shop, bid and make a difference through its 2026 Online

Words & Photos Town of Sidney On Wednesday, September 30 starting at 4 p.m., the Sidney community will come together to welcome the 2026 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock team to town. Everyone is invited to gather at the Sidney Community Safety Building, located at 2245 Oakville Avenue, to cheer on the riders as

Until August 8, 2026 The annual Torquemasters Auto Extravanza takes place during the B.C. Day long weekend on Sunday August 2 and features classic cars of all makes and models. Coinciding with this great event is an art show of paintings depicting vintage vehicles by local artist Orion. View this classic artwork at Alexander’s Coffee

August 22nd 6:30–9:30pm Beacon Park 9801 Seaport Place, Sidney If you’ve ever watched glowing lanterns drift through Sidney at dusk, you’ve experienced the magic of the Salish Sea Lantern Festival, presented by ArtSea Community Arts Council. From August 16 to 22, the Week of Lanterns invites residents and visitors to help the Saanich Peninsula shine

As you read these words, summer will officially be underway on the Saanich Peninsula. That can only mean one thing: the Peninsula Celebrations Society (PCS) summer event season is about to begin. We’ve got parades, fairs, and concerts on the way, so clear those schedules and get ready to celebrate with us all summer long.

Words & Photos MakeShare Toast to the Coast is a celebration of all the wonderful food and drink this Island produces! On July 26 from 1 to 4 p.m., guests will be welcomed with a glass of bubbly and invited to wander around the beauty of Kildara Farms (11293 Chalet Road, North Saanich) while tasting

Words Help Fill a Dream Foundation Photos Steven Nowicki “Ten years ago, a simple conversation with a dad whose daughter had been helped by Help Fill A Dream changed everything for me. Hearing his story, I knew I (Seaside) had to get involved, and that conversation became the beginning of our Road Hockey Charity Event,

Words Sidney Pride Committee Photo Janis Jean The Sidney Pride Festival returns on Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m, bringing a vibrant and inclusive celebration to the waterfront at Beacon Park. Embracing Sidney Pride’s Motto “SMALL TOWN, BIG PRIDE,” the festival highlights the strength, warmth and inclusivity of the Sidney community.

June 19-21 | Sidney, BC Mary Winspear Centre, ANAF #302 & Beacon Bandshell Concerts, Cabarets, Free Shows & Workshops From multi-Grammy-winning folk icon Judy Collins at the Mary Winspear Centre to blues legend Colin Linden at ANAF #302, the Seaside Music Festival brings an eclectic mix of world-class music to Sidney and the Saanich Peninsula