Sidney Pier Hotel celebrates opening of Shaw Ocean Discovery Center

Enjoy the New Summer Attractions Package, Marine – Themed Spa Treatments and a 100 Per cent Ocean Wise Culinary Commitment
Sidney, BC. The much anticipated Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre opened its doors to the public on Saturday, June 20. The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa is ideally located in the same building as the state-of-the-art aquarium and marine education centre that focuses on the ecosystem of the Salish Sea.
Stay & Do
To celebrate the exciting new venture The Sidney Pier Hotel is demonstrating its commitment to local waters and local businesses. The property has joined forces with the new marine development as well as other Saanich Peninsula favourites to offer a Summer Attractions Package . For $299 per couple spend the night in a Classic Room, visit the world-famous Butchart Gardens and Butterfly Gardens, enjoy a tasting at Sea Cider Farm & Cider House, and be amongst the first to experience the wonders of the Salish Sea at the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. Reservations can be made by calling 1.866.659.9445.
Spa
Indulge in the relaxing and healing powers of our oceans with one of three marine-inspired treatments. Each uses a combination of Ancient Secrets products including Green Tea Seaweed Salt Glow, Seaweed Body Butter, Sea Water Mineral Mist or the Seaweed Firming Mask. Choose from the Marine Manicure, 60-minutes for $75; Pacific Coast Pedicure, 70-minutes for $95; or the Pacific Seaweed Body Firming Wrap, 60-minutes for $125. Your spa treatment at Haven – our 3,250 square-foot-spa, salon and fitness centre – includes an optional workout in our ocean view Fitness Centre as well as access to the Eucalyptus steam room and peaceful Spa Sanctuary. Call 250.655.9797 to book your treatments today.
Eat
Partnering with the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, Haro’s Restaurant + Bar demonstrates their 100 per cent Ocean Wise commitment with a dinner featuring the wines of Gray Monk Estate Winery on Thursday, June 25. Guests will enjoy bubbles and canapés in the new Ocean Discovery Center followed by a multi-course oceanfront dinner in Haro’s. Local and sustainable is the focal point of the evening, and guests will enjoy mingling with Julia and Susan Grace of Moonstruck Cheese; Mike McDermid, Ocean Wise program manager from the Vancouver Aquarium; and Angus Matthews, executive director of the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. Tickets are $95 per person (excluding tax & gratuity). Call 250.655.9700 to make reservations.
About The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa
The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa anchors the charming, coastal community of Sidney-by-the-Sea. The hotel excels in elegant simplicity by design and the guest rooms and suites offer an ideal blend of contemporary style and comfort. Paired with spectacular ocean and town views The Sidney Pier Hotel and Haven Spa is a soothing seaside sanctuary elevated by original local artwork and a commitment to fresh, local and seasonal dining options. The hotel has reinvented ‘home away from home’ by balancing contemporary style with function, including spacious suites with family-friendly kitchens. From luxurious bedding and snug robes to deep and comfy chairs, our rooms take “well appointed” to new levels. The Hotel Association of Canada’s Green Key Eco-Rating Program has awarded The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa 4 Green Keys.
About The Shaw Ocean Discover Centre
The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre is an aquarium and marine education centre focused on the amazing ecosystem of the Salish Sea. The centre operates as a not-for-profit community facility that is self supporting through admission fees, grants and donations. The Ocean Discovery Centre is governed, funded and owned by the New Marine Centre Society. The Society is a BC Society and Canada Revenue Agency registered charity.