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Life on Sidney Island requires preparation, but it’s worth it, says resident

Residents rely on solar power, volunteer firefighters and shared supplies as Bardon says the island’s close-knit community makes the lifestyle rewarding.

Summary by Oak Bay News
Island life is different on the smaller ones. Pushing off from a marina dock in North Saanich, Nicholas Bardon says he enjoys living on Sidney Island, commuting by boat under his own control. He spent some of his youth on Salt Spring, beholden to a BC Ferry. “I enjoy relying on my own boat, because I can take off whenever I want,” Bardon said. The island features a 440-acre provincial park, while the remaining is private land. Sidney Spit Marine…

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Oak Bay News broke the news in Oak Bay, Canada on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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