Attending a Course in Canada

information for people attending a course at the BCD Tech Office in Sidney, British Columbia, Canada.

For those of you attending a training course at the BCD Tech office in beautiful Sidney, British Columbia, Canada in the Pacific Northwest on Vancouver Island you will find information on thsi page about entry requirements to enter Canada from the US, accommodation options, getting here instructions and things to do.

Location

BCD training courses can be scheduled anywhere in the world but most of the public courses take place in one of the most spectacular places on earth, Sidney British Columbia, home of the BCD technical office, located on Vancouver Island on the west coast of Canada. This beautiful Island welcomes you with a wealth of excursions, magnificent sceneries and year round golfing. It’s the right place to learn more about BCD products and forget the stress of your work. Explore the city of gardens (Victoria) or enjoy a whale watching trip. Visit Tofino and Long Beach or snap some National Geographic photos while sailing along the Gulf Islands. You won't regret any minute of your stay!

US Citizens Traveling to Canada for Training

US residents born in the US will need a passport OR a birth certificate and one other piece of photo identification such as a driver's license when entering Canada. For more detailed information please view these requirements for entering Canada and you may find other information on the Canada customs website.

Accommodation

Recommended Hotel

• Sidney Waterfront Inn & Suites  Ocean front accommodations with a variety of units and prices to suit most budgets. Please ask for ExcelSystems Software Preferred Corporate Rate!

Other Resources:

• Sidney Tourism Information
• Other Sidney Hotels
• Victoria Hotels and Victoria Tourism Information

Things To Do

From the beautiful harbour city of Victoria, to year round whale watching and year round golfing, to world famous Butchart Gardens there is an abundance of activities and must see spots on Vancouver Island.

• Things To Do
• Island Golfing

Getting Here

Map of Sidney/Victoria area.

Victoria International Airport is a 5 minute drive from Sidney B.C. There is also ferry service from both the British Columbia and Washington state mainland.

The weather here in the Victoria area is the most temperate in Canada. Victoria gets the least amount of rain in the Pacific Northwest and no snow. Golf is a year round activity and if you prefer winter sports, the mountains are a 3 hour drive.