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Sidney Island is part of the Gulf Islands, off the Saanich Peninsula near Sidney. Only accessible by boat or foot ferry, the island features a long sand spit (Sidney Spit) that is part of a national park. The spot faces east toward the San Juan Islands and Haro Strait. Remote and wild conditions with little crowding.
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Flat to choppy water along the sand spit. Sandy bottom. Shallow water around the spit. Tidal current in Haro Strait. Moderate fetch from the east. Lagoon conditions on the inner side of the spit.
Boat access only — no rescue on site. Strong tidal currents in Haro Strait. National park — regulations apply. Cold water. Unreliable cell phone coverage. Floating logs. Watch for marine wildlife (seals, orcas in the strait).
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