Sidney, British Columbia

Town of Sidney
Town
Post office in Sidney
Post office in Sidney
Sidney is located in British Columbia
Sidney
Sidney
Where Sidney is located in British Columbia
Sidney is located in Canada
Sidney
Sidney
Sidney (Canada)
Coordinates: 48°39′2″N 123°23′55″W / 48.65056°N 123.39861°W / 48.65056; -123.39861
CountryCanada
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Regional districtCapital
Incorporated1952
Government
 • MayorCliff McNeil-Smith
 • MPElizabeth May (Green)
 • MLARob Botterell (Green)
Area
 • Total5.10 km2 (1.97 sq mi)
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total12,318[1]
 • Density2,280.7/km2 (5,907/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
Forward sortation area
V8L
Area code(s)250, 778,
WebsiteTown of Sidney website

Sidney is a town in the province of British Columbia, Canada. It is located on Vancouver Island and is in the Capital regional district.

The population of Sidney was 12,318 as reported by the 2021 Canadian census.[1] The mayor of Sidney is Cliff McNeil-Smith.[2] The town of Sidney is named after Sidney Island, which in turn is named after Lieutenant Frederick W. Sidney, who served in the survey branch of the Royal Navy.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "2021 Census Profile for Sidney, British Columbia". Statistics Canada. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Mayor & Council". Town of Sidney. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  3. ↑ "History". Sidney Museum. Retrieved January 31, 2026.

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