2026 Municipal Election
How to vote in Sidney
Sidney is electing one Mayor, six Councillors, and one School Trustee on October 17, 2026. Here's when and where to cast a ballot.
October 7 and October 14, 2026
Advance voting, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Town Hall, 2440 Sidney Avenue
October 17, 2026
General Voting Day, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue
Am I eligible to vote?
You can vote in the Town of Sidney election if you're a resident of Sidney, or if you own property in Sidney even if you don't live here. You'll need to be 18 or older on General Voting Day, a Canadian citizen and meet a few other requirements, including bringing identification. Full eligibility and ID rules are set by the Town so we're pointing you to the official source rather than summarizing.
Learn more
For full details on eligibility, identification requirements, and voter registration, see the Town of Sidney's election page. For questions about campaign financing rules or the provincial voters list, see Elections BC.