Sidney-by-the-Sea is a charming town, built by the ocean and it is the gateway to the BC Gulf Islands and the US San Juan Islands. Sidney is a small community and it is the bustling transportation hub of the greater Victoria area, as it is home to the Victoria Airport, the Victoria to Vancouver Ferry terminal and the Washington State ferry system to the San Juan Islands. It is blessed with majestic views of the ocean as well as the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges. Sidney enjoys year-round mild temperatures with low rainfall. Sidney is located at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, five minutes away from the Victoria Airport, the BC Ferry Terminal and just 16 miles (26 km) north of Victoria. Condominiums are priced starting from $279,900 and there are many new condominiums to choose from, starting in the $300,000 - $400,000 price range. Buyers seeking Vancouver Island homes will have a variety of homes to choose from in desirable Sidney. The average price of a home in Sidney is $514,625.