Van Isle Marina is by far one of the most critical marine zones in Sidney. Van Isle Marina whale watching can be a suitable start point for your whale watching journeys. Proximity to the Salish Sea and the ability to serve over 200 boats at the same time make Van Isle Marine ideal for whale-watching tours starting from the Sidney area. People can accidentally watch whales in Van Isle Marina by using rental boats. However, to observe whales in a more practical way, it's better to consult whale watching operators and experienced guides near the Sidney area, such as Sidney Whale Watching Service.
The Salish Sea waterways are the home of transient and resident Orcas, Gray whales and Humpback whales. There may be possible to observe Minke whales, dolphins, porpoises, sea lions, seals, river otters, and a wide variety of sea birds. During whale watching, Bald eagles may soar high above for hunting Salmon fishes, which multiplies whale watching attractiveness.
Van Isle Marina is located at 2320 Harbour Rd, Sidney, BC V8L 2P6, Vancouver Island, Canada. It is north of downtown Sidney, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in the Greater Victoria region. Another hot spot for Sidney whale watching is Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club.
From Nanaimo:
Distance from Nanaimo: 133 km (82.6 miles) / Takes about an hour and 40 minutes.
Getting to Van Isle Marina from Nanaimo is via Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 S. Take Wallace St to Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 S for the 550 m (1804.4 ft). Go on to Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 S and BC-17 to McDonald Park Rd in Sidney for 130 km (80.7 miles). Follow McDonald Park Rd, Resthaven Dr and Harbour Rd to your destination in Sidney. After 1.5 km (0.9 miles) more, you will reach Van Isle Marina.
From Victoria:
Distance from Victoria: 29.3 km (18.2 miles) / Takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to Van Isle Marina from Victoria is via Patricia Bay Hwy/BC-17. Take Government St to Blanshard St/Patricia Bay Hwy/BC-17 for 1.2 km (0.7 miles). Turn left onto Blanshard St/Patricia Bay Hwy/BC-17. Continue to follow Patricia Bay Hwy/BC-17 and drive 26.6 km (16.5 miles). Follow McDonald Park Rd, Resthaven Dr and Harbour Rd to your destination in Sidney. After 1.5 km (0.9 miles), you will reach Van Isle Marina.