Join Sidney BC in welcoming in the New Year with a Polar Bear Swim along in the ocean along lochside Rd, close to Tulista Park

Salish Sea, off of Lochside drive, near Tulista Park at 12 noon

Boy that is a hard date to type in. I never thought I'd see the day, remember when we were just wee little ones and the year 2012 seemed so far away. Well not any more!!! Open to members and Guests ONLY. This run is a lot of fun, Rain, Snow or Sunshine. Bring Munchies.

Lego Annual Sidney Museum Lego exhibit ⇒
Lego Creations Competition
In 2012, the Sidney Museum began the Lego Creations Competition!! Contestants submitted their best Lego Creation for a chance to win a Lego Set. With over 50 entries, competition was tight!! All the sets were great, and we look forward to seeing how creative next years' contestants will be!
Sidney Museum Monthly exhibit

January 15th - March 15th 9am - 6:30pm
Butchart Gardens Historical Display ∼ "Benvenuto" ~ Central Saanich BC ⇒

Butchart Gardens opens the family residence to visitors during the winter for viewing of the site's Historical items. Staff are available to assist visitors with information.
Butchart Gardens ~ Benvenuto⇒

January 17th - 7:30pm



In his tribute to the Rock icon, Johnny Vallis perfectly portrays both the look and the sound as he rolls out Buddy's greatest hits "That'll Be The Day", "Words of Love", "Not Fade Away", Oh Boy", "Peggy Sue", "Maybe Baby", "Rave On!", "Heartbeat" and more!
For Tickets:
Call the Mary Winspear Centre @ (250) 656-0275
Mary Winspear

January 18th & 19th, 2013
Randy 'ELVIS' Friskie Las Vegas Show Band— January 18th & 19th 2013 ~ Sidney BC ⇒

“Randy’s not only the best, he’s the reincarnation of Elvis.”
Hugh Pickett O.C. Impresario, presented Elvis Presley, at Empire Stadium in 1957

“Randy’s the best I’ve ever seen.”
Red Robinson – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Legend

January 25th 2013 - 7:00pm
January 26th 2013 - 2:00pm
Courtesy of Mountain Dream Productions ⇒
Triple Threat Musical Production & The Mary Winspear Centre Present


The musical "The Forgotten Children" a timeless adventure, based on stories and characters from the Charles Dickens books: "Oliver", "Little Nell" and "Christmas with Scrooge".
For Tickets:
Call the Mary Winspear Centre @ (250) 656-0275
Mary Winspear

Lego Annual Sidney Museum Lego exhibit ⇒


Sidney Museum Monthly exhibit

January 15th - March 15th 9am - 6:30pm
Butchart Gardens Historical Display ∼ "Benvenuto" ~ Central Saanich BC ⇒

Butchart Gardens opens the family residence to visitors during the winter for viewing of the site's Historical items. Staff are available to assist visitors with information.
Butchart Gardens ~ Benvenuto⇒

February 1st, 2013 15th 7:30 p.m
Sidney Classical Orchestra
Concertos by Mary Byrne – flute, Misako Sotozaki – violin, Eugene Dowling – tuba

Last year we tried a multi concerto evening and it worked very well indeed. We are following that idea up with a similar concert this year. Mary Byrne – flute, will perform a rarely heard, but quite delightful concerto, by Francois Devienne in D major. Misako Sotosazki, the concertmaster for the orchestra, will play one of Vivaldi's violin concertos, and Eugene Dowling – tuba, back by special request, will delight the audience will one or two gems from his considerable repertoire. It should be great fun.
St.Elizabeth's Church ⇒
10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC. Info and reserved door tickets available by calling (250) 480-1133

February 3rd, 2013 3:00 p.m
Via Choralis Nicholas Fairbank, Artistic Director

Via Choralis with Special Guests Hexaphone. Victoria's six-member a capella vocal ensemble
Sunday, February 3rd, 2013 3:00 pm
St.Elizabeth's Church ⇒
10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC. Info and reserved door tickets available by calling (250) 480-1133

Ken Lavigne in Concert Thursday February 7, 2013 2:30 p.m. Charge by phone 250-656-0275 or online at: www.marywinspear.ca..

An exciting blend of classical tenor sound with modern style, this versatile performer commands ovations at every performance.

Lavigne started his career shortly after leaving the University of Victoria, where he studied music. His focus was purely classical at the time, pursuing Opera roles and Oratorio concerts while honing his craft with frequent study in New York and the U.K.

Mr Lavigne has also had the special honour of performing for both Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during her Royal Jubilee celebrations in Victoria BC, and more recently, for His Royal Highness Prince Charles during his Canadian tour in November 2009. Mr. Lavigne continues to earn accolades with symphonies and orchestras internationally. Kenʼs fifth solo studio album , Showtime is available now on C/D

Rock.It Boy Entertainment presents LED ZEPAGAIN , Saturday, February 9 at the Charlie White Theatre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney. Charge by phone 250-656-0275 or online at: www.marywinspear.ca..

LED ZEPAGAIN captures the heart and soul of "the world's greatest band", replicating the ultimate Led Zeppelin experience.

Jimmy Page says, "It's as close as you'll ever get to the real deal".

From the high energy electric classics to the beautiful acoustic works, you will be mesmerized as LED ZEPAGAIN resurrects Page's soaring guitar leads, Jones' brilliant keyboard passages, Bonham's trademark pounding rhythms and the signature Robert Plant vocals. As you experience immortal classics "Stairway to Heaven", "Immigrant Song", "Whole Lotta Love" "Rock 'n' Roll" and "Black Dog", you'll believe Jimmy Page is right; LED ZEPAGAIN is definitely "as close as you'll ever get to the real deal!"

Deep Cove Folk Music Society Presents Roy Forbes , Saturday, February 16th, 8pm at the Charlie White Theatre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney. Charge by phone 250-656-0275 or online at: www.marywinspear.ca..

In July 1971, 18 year old Roy Forbes left his northern B.C. hometown of Dawson Creek for the bright lights of Vancouver.

His songwriting, singing and guitar playing landed him immediate local attention with a late 1971 headline-making appearance at Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Theatre, just one of the highlights of his first few months in the big city.

Roy and his trusty Gurian guitar have toured extensively in Canada and the US over these past three decades. From the early days of small coffee houses and opening act slots with artists like John Lee Hooker, Supertramp, The Earl Scruggs Revue and Santana to eventually selling out his own shows and headlining most of the major Folk Music festivals in Canada, Roy has developed into one of Canada's best loved acoustic performers.

British Musical Theatre - Palm Court Light Orchestra ⇒
February 19th 2:30
Palm Court - Rhapsody in Blue
Our tribute to George Gershwin and the American Song Book includes selections from Porgy & Bess, Embraceable You, A Foggy Day, Fascinating Rhythm.

George Gershwin Melodies
D'Lovely
Everthing I have is Yours
Bats in the Belfry
They Didn't Believe Me
The Mansell Concerto
I'll Be Seeing You
Thanks for the Memory
Selections: Porgy & Bess
Intermission:
Swanee
Irving Berlin Cavalcade
Isn't it Romantic
As Time Goes By
Forgotten Dreams
My Foolish Heart
Greenwich Witch
Rhapsody in Blue
Rialto Ripples
Mary Winspear Centre

Lego Annual Sidney Museum Lego exhibit ⇒



Sidney Museum Monthly exhibit

January 15th - March 15th 9am - 6:30pm
Butchart Gardens Historical Display ∼ "Benvenuto" ~ Central Saanich BC ⇒

Butchart Gardens opens the family residence to visitors during the winter for viewing of the site's Historical items. Staff are available to assist visitors with information.
Butchart Gardens ~ Benvenuto⇒

Saint Patrick's Day
Special Meat Draw
Sunday March 17, 2013 3:00PM

Sidney Branch 37
1660 Mills Road
Sidney, BC V8L 5S9
250-656-2428

Ruddigore - Victoria Gilbert and Sullivan Society ⇒
March 22nd; 8:00pm, 23rd, & 24th; 2:30
Ruddigore
is not performed very often and this will be one of your few chances to see (or take part in) this wonderful opera

"Ruddigore, or The Witch's Curse" was the 10th collaboration between Gilbert and Sullivan. The "supernatural opera" opened on January 21, 1887 at the Savoy Theatre and ran for 288 performances. It was not revived until 1920 when it was substantially cut and provided with a new overture arranged by Geoffrey Toye.

Quilt exhibit Sidney Museum ⇒

Sidney Museum Quilt exhibit features a large collection of traditional and modern quilts from Saanich Peninsula'Dear Jane' quilt

Sidney Museum Monthly exhibit

Over The Rainbow- Palm Court Light Orchestra ⇒
April 16th 2:30, 2013
Kathryn Whitney mezzo soprano

Celebrate Hollywood's MGM Musicals including Easter Parade, Singing in the Rain, The Wizard of Oz and Annie Get Your Gun. Memories of Judy Garland and Gene Kelly.

Butchart Gardens Easter Bunny Hunt
The Easter long weekend brings out the bunnies. Kids can take a special map from the Admission gate and head out on a hunt to find the ceramic bunnies. After marking their locations on the map, they can return to the Info Centre for an Easter treat. This is also the time for them to enter the contest to win a great prize.

Butchart Gardens ~ Bunny Hunt for Kids⇒

Wood Turning and carvings ⇒

A beautiful display of lamps, bowls and figures produced by artists from the Greater Victoria area.

Sidney Museum Monthly exhibit

Sidney Museum, monthly exhibit Beacon Avenue through the ages. This second year will focus on the development of Beacon Avenue from 1920 to 1950 with photographs, artifacts and articles from the period.

Sidney Museum Monthly exhibit

Spring Studio Tour June , 2013 on the Saanich Peninsula.

A Self-guided tour of the Saanich Peninsula's artists' studios and venues showing new artworks in painting, glass, wood, pottery, fabric and more! Not to be missed! for more information check out Spring Studio Tour ⇒

Sidney Street Market June Every Thursday 2013 on Beacon Ave.
June - August . From 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Sidney transforms its main street into a Summer Street Market with local merchants, fresh produce, arts & crafts, great food & live music. Enjoy all sorts live entertainment on each block. More Photos and information on Sidney Street Market, BC ⇒

Saanich Historical Artifacts Society -Summer Fair at Heritage Acres ⇒

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
FATHERS DAY WEEKEND Experience life as it was in the early 1800s, with antique equipment, agricultural machinery, household and industrial artifacts, food and live music. Held every Father's Day weekend.

Besides featuring displays of antique and restored farm equipment, trucks and even horse-drawn wagons, there will also be train rides organized by the Vancouver Island Model Engineers.

Saanich Historical Artifacts Society

Sidney Days / Canada Days ~ June 30th - July 1st

Thrifty Foods Community Barbecue
June 30th from 4pm - 6pm enjoy
Saturday afternoon burgers at the beach!Beacon Park
feel free to drop off any non-perishable food donations for the Sidney Food Bank in the Slegg wheelbarrows

7:45 June 30th -Fireworks at Sidney's Waterfront to top off the evening!

June 30th -12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Join in at the 'Official Opening' of the Iroquois Park and Children's water park area!

9:00 am July 1st Sidney Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at Mary Winspear Centre
11:00 am July 1st starting at Resthaven drive The Sidney Canada Day Parade 2013 along Beacon Ave

There will be a Family Fun Fair all afternoon, participate in the Dog 'look a like' contest from 1-1:30 3 categories to win prizes:

• Best Look-a-like
• Best Dressed
• Best Trick

Enjoy fun with the clowns, face painting petting zoo and more!

12 pm - 4:30 pm Slegg Lumber Build a Boat: Building of boats starts at noon in Beacon Park, at the end of Beacon Ave, at the waterfront. 4:45pm 'The Launch' Boats race to see who, not only can float, but who can go out and come back 1st! Loads of Fun for the whole Family. The race is in front of Sidney Waterfront Inn, at Glass Beach.

12 - 4 pm Fun for Children with inflatable objects and more at Mary Winspear
1:30 pm Dog Look-a-like Contest, registration at 1pm. ~ Sidney BC Sidney Days / Canada Days Photos⇒
June 30th - July 1st, Sidney BC

Canada Day celebrations in Sidney, Fireworks, Pancake breakfast, parade, 25th anniversary of Slegg's build a boat as so much more ⇒ Photo slideshow of 2009 Slegg's Canada Day 'Build a Boat' fun ⇒

View the Sleggs Build a Boat Contest Video from 2010 Celebrating 25 years! ->

Sidney Museum, monthly exhibit Hours: 10 - 4 daily
Beacon Avenue through the ages. This second year will focus on the development of Beacon Avenue from 1920 to 1950 with photographs, artifacts and articles from the period.

Visit 1920s Sidney as though you were a tourist at the time. Stop by the new Service Station to see the mechanic working on a car, sit outside the beauty parlour and read the newspaper, or check out the fashions of the time. This exhibit runs June 1 - July 31. It also features a section celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Peninsula News Review.

Sidney Museum Monthly exhibit

10:15pm, 10:00pm, 9:45pm
Butchard Gardens Fireworks event information ⇒

"Jaw-dropping fireworks display" - Michael Reid, Around Town columnist, Times Colonist (July, 2010)

Sidney Street Market
Every Thursday 2013 on Beacon Ave.
June - August. From 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Sidney transforms its main street into a Summer Street Market with local merchants, fresh produce, arts & crafts, great food & live music. Enjoy all sorts live entertainment on each block. More Photos and information on Sidney Street Market, BC ⇒

Vancouver Island Model Engineers Day Jul 2012, Train Run - 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM train rides, museums

Heritage Acres, Admission by donation
7321 Lochside Dr. Saanich, BC

Sidney Street Market August
Every Thursday 2013 on Beacon Ave.
June - August. From 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Sidney transforms its main street into a Summer Street Market with local merchants, fresh produce, arts & crafts, great food & live music. Enjoy all sorts live entertainment on each block. More Photos and information on Sidney Street Market, BC ⇒

Sidney Museum, monthly exhibit runs through August with a showcase of interesting hobbies from antique toys to radios and many other interesting collections.

Sidney Museum Monthly exhibit

Local artists display a collection of watercolour and acrylic paintings depicting scenes of Saanich Peninsula.

Sidney Museum Monthly exhibit

October 1st - October 31th 10am - 4pm
Deep Cove Weavers and Spinners ~ Sidney BC ⇒

Fibre arts are the in thing. And this group of spinners and weavers do it so well, you'd think they had eight legs each. But, don't worry - this exhibit features work made only by humans. Even still, it is a fascinating exhibit full of intricate, delicate, and artistic work which will blow you away, even if you've never done any fibre arts before. If you have, you'll appreciate the work showcased just as much.
Deep Cove Weavers and Spinners ⇒

A Tribute to the Military ⇒
Daily 10:00 am - 4pm, Sidney BC
During the month of November we recognize the contribution of our military personnel through a display of militaria from both World Wars and more recent conflicts.

Sidney Museum Monthly exhibit

First Chance 2013 is the perfect opportunity to enjoy your Christmas shopping this year, far away from the stresses of the yuletide high street crush. Not only will there be an abundance of unique and affordable treasures, but you will also be supporting local artists and artisans as well.

PLACE: Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
DATES: Saturday, November 10am-5pm
Sunday, November 10am-4pm
WEBSITE: www.firstandlastchance.ca

Mary Winspear Centre

Artisans Christmas Gift Gallery ⇒
December , 2013 (All day) Sidney BC
The Arts Centre @ Tulista 9565 – 5th Street Sidney

Arts Council is again presenting the popular Christmas Artisans Gift Gallery featuring over 40 artists and craftspeople. You will find pottery, jewelry, quilting, weaving, wood turning, glasswork and painting.

The perfect show for you and your friends to visit and purchase Canadian made products that are produced on the Peninsula Artists are often in attendance demonstrating their techniques and craft. Enjoy Sidney's delightful sea walk and drop into the Art Centre to enjoy the show
Community Arts Centre Location

November 2013
Santa's Breakfast at the Shoal ~ Sidney BC ⇒
Santa starts off the day with a delicious pancake breakfast, hosted by the Kiwanis Club at the SHOAL Centre, 10030 Resthaven Drive

Kiwanis Breakfast & Pictures with Santa. SHOAL Centre, 10030 Resthaven Drive
Santa's Breakfast at the Shoal ~ Sidney BC⇒

Christmas Vintage Retro & Collectibles Show∼ November ∼ Sidney BC ⇒
November 2013 - 9:30 - 4:00, Sidney BC

This Christmas show is the largest, most diverse Vitatage & Collectibles show and sale on Vancouver Island!

"Christmas is coming! This show is the largest, most diverse show and sale on Vancouver Island. All your special Christmas shopping under one roof! Bring the family and browse for those special Christmas gifts!"

2013 "Sidney Sparkles Santa Parade" Sidney BC
Parade Start time: 5:00 pm; Marshalling: 3:45 am - 4:45 pm
Parade Route: follows Beacon Ave to 2nd Street, then 4 blocks South, finishing at Ocean Ave

2013 - Sidney Sparkles Santa Parade Sidney BC

** Updates for Sidney Sparkles Parade and SailPast: If any weather-related changes are made please to check back after 2:15pm (250 656 4365), tune in to CFAX radio or visit their Sidney Sparkles Twitter and or Sidney Sparkles Facebook accounts.

2013 "Sidney Sail Past" Sidney BC
Sidney Sail Past time: 2013 , 6:15 pm; The popular SailPast sails along the Sidney Waterfront at the end of Beacon Ave

2013 - Sidney Sparkles Santa Parade Sidney BC

** Updates for Sidney Sparkles Parade and SailPast: If any weather-related changes are made please to check back after 2:15pm (250 656 4365), tune in to CFAX radio or visit their Sidney Sparkles Twitter and or Sidney Sparkles Facebook accounts.

A Touch Of Saltspring Christmas Craft Show 2013⇒
Panorama Recreation Centre, Sidney BC

The first Touch of Saltspring Craft & Art Show originated on Saltspring Island in 1991. As the show gained popularity with many artisans coming on-board, the event was moved to the Panorama Recreation Center in North Saanich. Today with over 230 crafters and artisans, it is the largest attended arts & crafts show on Vancouver Island. If you are looking for unique and thoughtful gifts for the holiday season, make a point to come see the show.
Panorama Recreation Centre

A Teddy Bear Christmas December 2013 exhibit Sidney BC ⇒
Daily 10:00 am - 4pm, Sidney BC
Sidney Museum exhibit

A Touch Of Saltspring Christmas Craft Show 2013⇒
Panorama RecreationCentre, Sidney BC

The first Touch of Saltspring Craft & Art Show originated on Saltspring Island in 1991. As the show gained popularity with many artisans coming on-board, the event was moved to the Panorama Recreation Center in North Saanich. Today with over 230 crafters and artisans, it is the largest attended arts & crafts show on Vancouver Island. If you are looking for unique and thoughtful gifts for the holiday season, make a point to come see the show.
Panorama Recreation Centre

Last Chance 2013 is the perfect opportunity to enjoy your Christmas shopping this year, far away from the stresses of the yuletide high street crush. Not only will there be an abundance of unique and affordable treasures, but you will also be supporting local artists and artisans as well.

PLACE: Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
DATES: Saturday, December 10am-5pm
Sunday, December 10am-4pm
WEBSITE: www.firstandlastchance.ca

Mary Winspear Centre

SHAS Christmas in the Village.
December 2013
For two weekends in December come out and see the Xmas lights from 17:00hrs to 20:00hrs. Just great to see and to bundle up and go for a train ride in the dark.

Information on Heritage Acres and VIME site location