点评:I’ve whizzed past Sidney a few times on my way to Victoria, but this trip, I finally took a friend’s advice and stopped to explore. Best decision ever.
First off, getting here is a breeze—just a quick 10-minute bus ride from the ferry terminal. The town is delightfully compact, which means you can explore every nook and cranny on foot without feeling like you’ve signed up for a marathon.
The waterfront walkway is a showstopper, lined with cheerful flowerbeds that practically beg you to slow down and smell them. A short stroll brings you to the famous Fish Market, one of Sidney’s landmarks. Beacon Park, a cozy green space, sits right beside the walkway, and the marina (or as I like to call it, “boat-watching heaven”) is less than four minutes away. Along the way, sculptures and benches dot the path, perfect for soaking in the views, the sunshine, and that gentle sea breeze that makes you feel like you’re in a postcard.
The visitor information booth along the walkway is staffed by volunteers who are not only knowledgeable but radiate pure Canadian friendliness. Seriously, you might leave with more tips than you have time to use.
We timed our visit to Glass Beach for low tide—prime hunting time for sea glass treasure. Sadly, the ocean wasn’t feeling generous that day, and we came away empty-handed. But hey—“been there, done that,” and the walk itself was still a joy.
Of course, no seaside town visit is complete without a bakery stop. We tried an all-butter croissant from a busy spot on Beacon Street. Sadly, it was more “meh” than “magnifique,” but the people-watching was top-notch.
Sidney is the kind of place where time slows down. Perfect for seniors, families with young children, or anyone in need of a gentle, sunlit day by the sea. Just remember: come for the views, not the croissant.
翻译:我去维多利亚的路上曾多次路过悉尼,但这次我终于听从了朋友的建议,停下来探索一番。这真是我做过的最棒的决定。
首先,来这里非常方便——从渡轮码头乘坐巴士只需10分钟。小镇布局紧凑,这意味着您可以步行探索每个角落,而不会感觉像参加了一场马拉松。
海滨步道令人叹为观止,两旁是令人赏心悦目的花坛,仿佛在诱惑您放慢脚步,闻一闻它们的芬芳。漫步片刻,即可到达著名的鱼市,这是悉尼的地标之一。灯塔公园(Beacon Park)是一片舒适的绿地,就在步道旁,而码头(我喜欢称之为“观船天堂”)距离这里不到四分钟路程。沿途,雕塑和长椅点缀其间,是您沉浸于美景、阳光和轻柔海风的完美之选,仿佛置身于明信片之中。
步道沿途的游客信息亭由志愿者服务,他们不仅知识渊博,而且散发着纯正的加拿大式热情。说真的,你可能会带着太多的建议离开,甚至用不完。
我们选择在退潮时前往玻璃海滩——寻找海玻璃宝藏的最佳时机。可惜的是,那天的海水不太慷慨,我们空手而归。不过,嘿——“既然来了,就应该体验一番”,而且步行本身也是一种享受。
当然,没有在烘焙店驻足,任何海滨小镇之旅都不算完整。我们在灯塔街一个热闹的地方尝试了一个全黄油羊角面包。可惜的是,它与其说是“美味”,不如说是“平庸”,但观察人群的乐趣绝对是一流的。
悉尼是一个让时间慢下来的地方。非常适合老年人、有小孩的家庭,或者任何想在海边享受阳光明媚的日子的人。记住:来这里是为了欣赏美景,而不是为了吃羊角面包。