Salt Spring Island is the jewel of the Southern Gulf Islands and
it is located just north of Victoria, East of Duncan and Chemainus
and West across Georgia Strait from Vancouver.
You can get to Salt Spring Island by BC
Ferries. From Victoria, it is 22 miles (36 km) north
to the Ferry Terminal at Swartz Bay from downtown Victoria and
then a 35 minute ferry ride to the Salt Spring Island.
From Duncan it is 8 miles (14 km east plus a 20 minute
Ferry ride from Crofton. From Vancouver, it is 22 mile-36
km) plus a 1.5 to 3 hour Ferry Ride from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal.
You can also go by air from services in Victoria and Vancouver to the floating dock at
Ganges Harbour. If you are on some of the other Gulf Islands,
you can reach Salt Spring Island by water
taxi.
Ferries:
BC Ferries offer a number of regular services to Salt Spring Island.
(Please click through to BC Ferries website for further information and rates)
www.bcferries.com
From Vancouver:
From Tsawwassen Ferry terminal to Long Harbour, Salt Spring Island.
Direct 1.5 hrs, stopping 2.5hrs.
* · From Tsawwassen Ferry terminal to Fulford Harbour, Salt Spring Island.
2.5hrs, with a change of ferry at Swartz Bay.
* · From Horseshoe Bay Ferry terminal to Vesuvius, Salt Spring Island.
Total 3.5hrs. (1.5 hr ferry from Horseshoe Bay Ferry to Nanaimo. Drive south
for 40mins to Crofton. 20min ferry from Crofton to Vesuvius.)
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From Washington State:
A number of ferry operators service Vancouver Island and Victoria from Washington
State, where you can then connect with BC Ferries to Salt Spring.
(Please click the links below for further information.)
The Victoria Clipper (1-206-448-5000 in Seattle, 250-382-8100 in Victoria)
Passenger-only ferry from downtown Seattle to Victoria’s inner harbour. www.victoriaclipper.com
The Coho (360-457-4491 in U.S. or 250-386-2202 in Canada) sails to Victoria from Port Angeles. www.cohoferry.com
Washington State Ferries (1-800-843-3779 in Seattle or 250-381-1551 in Sidney) from Anacortes and the San Juan Islands to Sidney, north of Victoria near Swartz Bay ferry terminal. www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries
FLOAT PLANE OPERATORS
A number of regular services directly from Vancouver Harbour or Vancouver airport to Ganges on Salt Spring Island. Direct 15-20min flight. Please click through to the following operator websites for further information and rates:
Saltspring Air. 1-877-537-9880.
www.saltspringair.com
Harbour Air. 1-800-0212 or 604-688-1277
www.harbour-air.com
Sea Air Seaplanes. 1-800-447-3247 or 604-273-8900
www.harbour-air.com
Kennmore Air
www.kenmoreair.com 1-866.435.9524
Salt Spring Island Transit Map:
Contact BC Transit for Salt Spring Island
Salt
Spring Location
On
the Map: Saltspring Island area extends from 48"43' to 48"56'
North Latitude and from 123"22' to 123" 36'
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Salt
Spring Island's Top Ten -Click Here to see what you can do on Salt Spring Island
Salt
Spring Island Temperature
Temperature:
Highest year round temperatures in Canada are recorded on Saltspring
Island. Saltspring Island has a cool Mediterranean climate with
four distinct seasons. Due to topography, the climate varies
throughout the island. Generally poinst of land nearest to the
ocean are the mildest due to the moderating effect of the water.
Vesuvius is one of the mildest climates because of the warmer
waters on the west side of the island. Maracibo, Scott Point,
Old Scott Road, and the very north end of Saltspring Island
is heavily influenced by these moderating effects.
Saltspring
Island Campgrounds & R.V. Parks
Lakeside
Gardens Resort and R.V. Park 537 5773
Ruckle
Provincial Park 653 4115 - Salt Spring Island
Shady
Willows Resort and Campsite 537 2956
Activities
& Attractions on Salt Spring Island
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Island Escapades 163 Fulford-Ganges Road,
Salt Spring Island, BC
V8K 2T9,
Phone: Toll-free: 1-888-KAYAK-67 (1-888-529-2567), or (250) 537-2553
Fax: (250) 537-2532 Email: escapades@saltspring.com
We offer a wide variety of year-round adventure options primarily on Salt Spring Island and in the Gulf Islands including kayaking, sailing, expeditions, rentals, lessons and more! |
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Blue Horse Folk Art Gallery, 175 North View Drive,
Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 1A9
Phone:
250.537.0754, E-mail
Nestled in the quiet but vibrant community of Salt Spring Island is a place of unusual creativity and beauty: Blue Horse Folk Art Gallery.
Blue Horse is home to the acclaimed folk art animal sculptures of Paul Burke and the uniquely elegant raku vases and lamps of Anna Gustafson.
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THE
SALT SPRING MARKET IN GANGES
SALT
SPRING ISLAND BEACH GUIDE
The
outdoor market is a prime reason people choose Saltspring Island
as a destination - and one of the reasons visitors keep returning.
The "Market in the Park" takes place every Saturday
from April to October, 8:00 am to 4pm - rain or shine in Centennial
Park, at the heart of Ganges. Since its origins many years ago
as a local Gulf Island farmer's market, the Salt Spring Saturday
Market has grown to near bursting capacity. There is something
here for everyone; the market is filled with the colors and
flavors of more than 100 vendors of all types and ages. Many
of the same who contribute towards Salt Spring's international
reputation in the arts world - for being home to the greatest
collection of artists in Canada. The bulk of the market is comprised
of local artists, farmers and food vendors who have all made
it, baked it or grown it themselves. This simple policy requirement
is the essence of the market. Visitors are treated to local
food, music and crafts, stemming from Salt Spring's unique brand
of island ingenuity. Virtual visitors can experience the market
by exploring these pages. While most market vendors are listed
here, you will find only few have web sites or email. As more
artists and farmers get on-line, we will link them to these
pages. This site is growing daily. We invite you to return often.
Better yet...come and see us in person.
Top 10 Things To Do On Saltspring Island
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Saturday Market in Ganges
Famous for the local colour and quality of art and crafts, fresh produce and baked goods grown or baked on Salt Spring Island island.
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Sea to Sky
Enjoy a beach walk. This beautiful islands has many great beaches and at low tide you can walk forever or be amazed at the incredible view from the top of Mount Maxwell or hike Mount Erskine and watch for the amazing fairy doors along the trail!
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Art Immersion
Follow the self-guided tour to artists' home studios and be sure to drop into the Summer Art Craft.
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Culinary Immersion
See what Salt Spring Island has to offer by visiting local cheese, bread, and wine makers and organic farms. Try local lamb, smoked tofu and dungeness crab. You can cook it yourself or dine at local restaurants. Finish your day with live music under the stars at the Tree House.
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Kayaking, Cycling and Hiking
Explore the ocean shore from a locally rented kayak, or enjoy scenic island roads from your bicycle. Hike the many spectacular trails at Ruckle Park, Burgoyne Bay, Channel Ridge. Check in at the tourism office downtown to find maps etc.
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Healing Arts
There are numberous places on Salt Spring where you can enjoy a spa treatment, massage or yoga class.
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Lake Swim
Enjoy a cool swim on a warm day in one of Salt Spring Island's pristine lakes. We hear clothing is optional at Blackburn Lake.
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Tarot and Tea Leaf Readings
For something a bit different visit Wild Flower Moon for a tarot reading or call Tanya Lester for a Tea Leaf Reading.
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Go Golfing
Disc-golf at Mouat's Park or golf on one of two nine-hole courses.
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Find a place where you can do absolutely nothing!
Salt Spring Island is a place where you can relax, meditate or just watch the world go by. Design your own silent meditation or visit the Salt Spring Centre or other businesses that can help you. Get with the pace of Island life and relax!
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