Parks Canada · British Columbia
Sidney Spit
Parks Canada · British Columbia, Canada · in Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
- Sites
- 31
- Season
- May 15 to September 7
- Group sites
- Yes
- Elevation
- 33 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 4
- Nearest town
- Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area
- Phone
- 250-654-4000
About
Located at the north end of Sidney Island, this popular family-friendly destination is accessible by boat or kayak. The park offers sandy beaches, wooded trails and an abundance of birds and marine life.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 30° | 13° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 33° | 28° | 14° | 39° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 34° | 30° | 20° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 38° | 33° | 26° | 49° | 8 of 11 |
| May | 43° | 40° | 33° | 61° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 46° | 41° | 38° | 62° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 51° | 46° | 41° | 66° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 53° | 48° | 44° | 66° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 48° | 44° | 42° | 65° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 42° | 39° | 35° | 53° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 37° | 33° | 28° | 43° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 33° | 30° | 19° | 42° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
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- Posey Island Marine State Park · Washington State Parks · 7 mi · 2 sites
- Bamberton Park · BC Parks · 9 mi · 53 sites
- Prior Centennial · Parks Canada · 9 mi · 17 sites
All public campgrounds in British Columbia · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-09-11. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.