James Island, Sidney

#6 among attractions in Sidney

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James Island, one of British Columbia's Gulf Islands, lying in Haro Strait, approximately 2.4 km off the coast of Vancouver Island, and 145 km from Seattle, Washington. James Island lies between Sidney Island and the coast of Vancouver Island near Sidney, British Columbia. James Island has an elevation of 145 metres above sea level at its highest point, and has a total land-mass of 315 hectares in size. There are sea-cliffs on the Southern, Western, and Eastern shores of this island. The Southern sea-cliffs are the highest. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°36'13"N, 123°20'60"W

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James Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Butchart Gardens, Victoria Butterfly Gardens, Sidney Museum and Archives, Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre.

6.1 miSW
Famous botanical garden
Butchart Gardens, Victoria
156 min walk • Butchart Gardens is a verdant oasis nestled in the city of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Renowned for its beautifully manicured landscapes, this botanical paradise spans over 55 acres and invites visitors to immerse themselves in a diverse floral tapestry...
4.9 miSW
Specialty museum, Nature and wildlife, Garden
Victoria Butterfly Gardens
125 min walk • Nestled in the scenic landscape of Vancouver Island, Canada, the Victoria Butterfly Gardens offers a vibrant and educational experience for nature lovers and families alike. This indoor tropical paradise is a living showcase, featuring a rich variety of over 70 species...
3.8 miNW
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Sidney Museum and Archives, Sidney
98 min walk • The Sidney Museum and Archives is a non-profit community organization located in Sidney, British Columbia, Canada, which is dedicated to the history of Sidney and North Saanich. Run by the Society of Saanich Peninsula Museums, the museum promotes awareness of local heritage through exhibits, programs, and collections.
3.8 miNW
Aquarium, Park, Zoo
Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, Sidney
97 min walk • The Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea is a not-for-profit aquarium and cultural learning centre that focuses on the ecosystem of the Salish Sea and is located in the Sidney Pier Building on the waterfront in the Vancouver Island town of Sidney, Canada, in the Greater Victoria region.
4.1 miNW
Specialty museum, Museum
British Columbia Aviation Museum, Sidney
105 min walk • The British Columbia Aviation Museum is located in Sidney, British Columbia, Canada. It is on the grounds of the Victoria International Airport at 1910 Norseman Road on the east side of the airport.
2 miSW
Park
Island View Beach
52 min walk • Island View Beach is located on the traditional territory of the Tsawout First Nation, on the Eastern Cordova shore of the Saanich Peninsula, near Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
4.6 miW
Park, Trail
John Dean Provincial Park
117 min walk • ȽÁU, WELṈEW̱/John Dean Provincial Park, formerly John Dean Provincial Park, is a small, densely vegetated provincial park on the Saanich Peninsula of southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
5 miNW
48°39'56"N • 123°24'29"W
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, Sidney
128 min walk • National park, Park
2.4 miE
Island
Sidney Island
62 min walk • Sidney Island is one of the southern Gulf Islands located between the southwest coast of British Columbia, Canada and Vancouver Island, BC, near James Island. Sidney Island has an elevation of 77 meters above mean sea level at its highest point.
5.9 miNW
Park
McDonald Campground, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
151 min walk • McDonald Campground is located in the town of Sidney on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. McDonald Campground is 20 hectares of forested parkland and can be accessed from the Pat Bay Highway.
4 miSE
Island
D'Arcy Island, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
103 min walk • D'Arcy Island is an 83-ha island in Haro Strait, south of Sidney Island and east of the Saanich Peninsula. It is the southernmost of the Gulf Islands and is included in its entirety in the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve.