2.19 acres with 265 ft of oceanfront. Great value added with site cleared, building site leveled, driveway constructed, approved septic system, shared well, well built 10’ x 10’ storage building with observation deck, 2 cedar storage sheds, 1,350-gal water storage great views, sunrises and sunsets.
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This 2.19-acre property has 265 ft of northeast facing oceanfront near the southeast corner of Sidney Island. Extensive development work has added a great deal of value. The site is cleared opening the view, building site leveled, driveway constructed, and an approved septic system installed. When the timber was removed, the fir was milled and remains there for the new owner. A well built 10’ x 10’ storage building is on the upper bench, and an observation deck overlooking the lower bench and ocean is the perfect spot to relax and envision what you are going to build. It has an outhouse with efficient composting toilet, 2 cedar storage sheds, 2 water tanks collect 1,350 gallons filled by catchment. The shared well is used by the neighbor but is not hooked up yet. RVs are approved for 4 years before building and the required septic system is in place.
Tremendous views across Miners Channel and Haro Strait to Stuart Island, Halibut Island and Mount Baker. It is a short stroll to the gorgeous Sunrise Conservancy and Redsnapper Beach at Hamley Point at the southeast corner of the island.
Sidney Island is a very special private island offering sanctuary from the public, traffic and noise. It is the most southerly Gulf Island and BC’s best oceanfront value. Arrive at the 67-slip community dock protected by its rock breakwater or to the 2,600 ft airstrip which is one of the best in BC. Miles of sandy beaches and trails, super popular swimming hole, heritage orchard, full time island caretaker, 107 acres of conservancy zones, managed forest, and a real sense of community. The 1,343 acres of common property shared by the owners of the 111 lots on Sidney Island is larger than Stanley Park.
Call Rich, 604-328-0848, to arrange a visit to see Sidney Island and this very special property.
Sidney Island is at the southern end of the Gulf Islands between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia. It is about 19 km north of Victoria, 6 km southeast of Sidney on the Saanich Peninsula and 10 km from Roche Harbour on US San Juan Island.
Access is by boat to the private 67-slip dock in Miners Bay or by plane to the 2,600 ft airstrip, both of which are the common property of the Sidney Island strata owners. Water taxi service is available from Sidney. Sidney Island is a private island; all visits must be arranged in advance. Call Rich to arrange a visit, 604-328-0848.
A place unlike any other in British Columbia—and arguably one of the most extraordinary private island communities in the world—Sidney Island offers a rare blend of spectacular waterfront ownership, thoughtfully managed sustainable forestry, protected conservation lands, and carefully planned, low-density development. Miles of pristine sandy beaches, unspoiled natural beauty, and an enduring commitment to environmental stewardship create an island lifestyle that is increasingly rare.
Enjoying one of Canada's most desirable climates, Sidney Island is blessed with warm, dry summers, mild winters, and less than 30 inches of annual rainfall. As one of the last major undeveloped islands in the Southern Gulf Islands, it remains a sanctuary of remarkable beauty and tranquillity.
Wherever you are on the island, the scenery is unforgettable. Gaze south to the snow-capped Olympic Mountains, east to the iconic cone of Mount Baker, and beyond to the dramatic peaks of the Cascade Range. Combined with its peaceful forests, abundant wildlife, and crystal-clear waters, Sidney Island offers an exceptional coastal lifestyle that few places in the world can match.
Owners enjoy exclusive access to:
Remarkably, the owners collectively share approximately 1,343 acres of common land—an area larger than Vancouver’s Stanley Park—ensuring that Sidney Island will remain one of the most protected and unspoiled island communities on the British Columbia coast.
Testimony to the uniqueness and quality of Sidney Island is the fact that the only land on Sidney Island not owned by the Strata Corporation is the island's northern tip, formerly known as Sidney Spit Marine Park. In 2003, this spectacular 400-acre area became part of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, preserving one of the most beautiful coastal landscapes in British Columbia.
The park surrounds a broad, sheltered lagoon embraced by the island's iconic sandy spit, creating a haven for boaters, nature lovers, and families. Visitors enjoy mooring buoys, a government dock, picnic areas, and campsites, while the expansive sandy beach and calm, protected waters provide some of the finest swimming in the Southern Gulf Islands.
The surrounding waters teem with marine life including salmon, halibut, seals, sea lions, orcas, and migrating gray whales.
Both Sidney Island and neighboring James Island are geographically unique in that they are the only Canadian Gulf Islands composed almost entirely of quaternary drift deposits—unconsolidated sand and gravel deposited by glaciers thousands of years ago—which form the sandy coastline. The east side of the island is solid rock with no geo-technical setbacks required.
Sidney Island supports exceptionally lush and varied vegetation common to the south coastal climatic zone including Douglas fir, white fir, Garry oak, mock cherry, arbutus, red cedar, red alder, balsam, hemlock, aspen, yew, big leaf maple and flowering dogwood. Smaller vegetation includes Scotch broom, fireweed, gorse, wild roses, western fescue, orchard grass, salal, hawthorn, and a 50-tree orchard on the common land.
Boating, flying, hiking the miles of trails and beaches, swimming in our wonderful swimming pond, fishing, prawning, crabbing, whale watching, kayaking, paddling, scuba diving, photography, bird watching, cycling, exploring, and cruising the Canadian Gulf Islands and the US San Juan Islands.
Originally named Sallas Island, in 1859 the Hudson Bay Company, hoping to attract settlers with a more British name, changed it to Sidney Island. Many years ago, the Island was purchased by a group of Victoria businessmen as a private hunting preserve. In 1981 the Island was purchased from the last two survivors of the original owners by Sallas Forest Limited Partnership. The subdivision into 111 strata lots was completed with titles registered in 2005; all the lots were sold in 2005 and 2006, and properties for sale since then are resales.
48°36'23.06"N and 123°16'34.11"W
$1,318.02 (2026)
$309.54 per month (2026)
CD-2 Sidney Island Comprehensive Development Zone Capital Regional District and Islands Trust
Strata Lot 50 Section 2, Sidney Island, Range 1E, North Saanich District, Strata Plan V1S5122 together with an interest in the common property in proportion to the unit entitlement of the Strata Lot as shown on form 1 (see plan as to limited access)
PID 026-297-761
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