Where is Mineral World?
We are located at the transport hub of Vancouver Island, close to 3 ferries and Victoria's International Airport.
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Finding Us:
From Victoria by car: Take Hwy 17 ("the Pat Bay Highway") north, heading towards the Swartz Bay Ferry terminal (to Vancouver). About 25 km (16 miles) north of Victoria, just after passing the airport runway on your left, turn right into Sidney-by-the-Sea. Drive to the bottom of main street (Beacon Avenue) and enter the round about. Exit to your left and drive past the new Pier Hotel to Seaport Place. Look for Mineral World on the waterfront. Lots of available parking.
From Victoria by bus: If you have arrived by Clipper or Blackball Ferry at the Inner Harbour, walk towards the Empress Hotel along Bellville Street. Keep walking until Bellville intersects with Douglas Street (one block past the Empress) and turn left. Walk down Douglas and watch for a bus stop where the number 70 Swartz Bay stops. Ask the bus driver to let you off at Fifth and Beacon in Sidney. Walk down Sidney's main street 5 short blocks to the seaside, and look left. Mineral World is on the other side of the new Pier Hotel. Look for the blue roof.
From the BC Ferry terminal: Follow the 17 highway south 5km (3 miles) to Sidney (the first traffic lights). Turn left. Drive to the bottom of main street (Beacon Avenue) and enter the round about. Exit to your left. Mineral World is on the other side of the new Pier Hotel on Seaport Place. Lots of available parking.
Hours of Operation:
July 1st to September 1st
Monday to Saturday: 9:00am to 9:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am to 6:00pm