Events

Words Sooke Fine Arts Photo SLR Imaging Step into a world of visual storytelling as the Sooke Fine Arts Show returns to SEAPARC Recreation Centre, transforming the ice arena into a striking 17,000-square-foot gallery. From July 26 to August 4, immerse yourself in more than 370 original works of West Coast art, created by 275 talented [...]

Words & Photos Peninsula Celebrations Society Since 1979, the Peninsula Celebrations Society (PCS) has been bringing family-focused fun to Sidney and the Saanich Peninsula. Thanks to the incredible dedication of our 100% volunteer team and the generous support of local sponsors, PCS now proudly hosts 15 free events each year – from festive parades to

Words Torque Masters Car Club Photo Mike Nicholson The Torque Masters Car Club is celebrating its 58th year, and is proud to announce the 2025 Auto Extravaganza Sidney Summer Car Show to be held on the downtown streets of Sidney on August 3 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. We are also hosting a Poker

Words Emily Olsen Photo Benjamin Joel Cran For as long as I can remember, I have loved stories. Some of my fondest early memories are of my mother’s playful stories and the cheeky monkeys she sketched, distracting my sisters and me from the itch of chickenpox. Tracy Chapman’s songs of revolution and fast cars reached

Words Sidney Pride Committee Photo Janis Jean Have you marked your calendars for PRIDE SIDNEY, the second weekend of June? This vibrant event will bring us together to show support for, and celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community through a variety of family-friendly activities and entertainment. FRIDAY JUNE 13th The weekend kicks off with a PRIDE Night

Mark your calendars for June 7 and join us at Iroquois Park in Sidney for an action-packed day in support of Help Fill A Dream. Watch as registered teams face off in an adult road hockey tournament, while families enjoy the TD Family Fun Zone, packed with treats, VRX racing simulators, games with prizes, and

Words & Photo ArtSpring This May, coinciding with legendary Canadian artist, educator and conservationist Robert Bateman’s 95th birthday, comes an extraordinary never-before-seen exhibition entitled Confluence: The Bateman Collection, at ArtSpring on Salt Spring Island, where he resides. While Robert is best known for his prolific body of work of highly realistic depictions of wildlife and

by Gillian Crowley – Magical, entertaining and participatory are all words that describe the Fifth Annual Salish Sea Festival held this year in late August. Smiles and wide-eyed amazement from all ages added to an evening filled with music and hundreds of LED-lit lanterns on Sidney’s waterfront. Organized by Artistic Director Jennifer Witvliet and the