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Sneak away to charming Sidney–by–the–sea on Vancouver Island for a breather from your glam city life.

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Check into the sleek ecru–and–turquoise surroundings of the new Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa, put your feet up and check out the view of Haro Strait through floor–to–ceiling windows. Even on grey, misty days, it's a seascape to get lost in. Summer rates from $139.

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Fetch ripe summer fruit and veggies…or a pair of fetching handmade earrings at the Sidney Summer Market.

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Still searching for that first or finely–bound edition of Pride and Prejudice? They don't call Sidney Booktown for nothing.

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Kick back on the lawn every Sunday afternoon and enjoy some super–catchy tunes at the Summer Concert Series, running until the end of August.

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Nosh on ocean–friendly wild salmon, velvety halibut and local Albacore tuna off the seasonal menu at Haro's Waterfront Dining. Or if you're feeling especially chef–like, order the Chef's Black Box Dinner to your in–suite kitchen and a box of partly-prepped ingredients will be delivered for you to whip into a gourmet feast.

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