About Salt Spring Island:

(Population: 10,000)
Salt Spring Island is famous for sunshine, scenery, and art. A number of Canada’s most renowned artists, inspired by the beauty and the tranquil lifestyle, have made their homes on Salt Spring Island. Galleries and artisan studios in the villages and along the country roads offer everything from paintings, sculptures, and prints, to weaving, pottery, stained glass, basketry, and jewellery. ArtCraft, a summer-long exhibition and sale, showcases works by more than 250 Gulf Island artisans.

The wellness movement is strong on Salt Spring Island and whether you are looking for yoga retreats and mineral spas, gentle outdoor activities, or simply absorbing the stunning scenery for a few days, Salt Spring Island is the perfect place to restore your personal balance.

On Salt Spring Island, BC Ferries operates out of three terminals: Fulford Harbour ferries sail to Swartz Bay, near Sidney on Vancouver Island; Long Harbour serves ferries to and from Tsawwassen Terminal, just south of Vancouver on the mainland; and Vesuvius Bay ferries sail to Crofton, near Duncan on Vancouver Island.

Things to do on Salt Spring Island:

Salt Spring Island has a large variety of things to see and do. Explore artisans studios, sample the honey from local bee keepers or wine from the newest winery, take a kayak and explore the waters, browse the Saturday market, play a round of golf or sip a cup of coffee and watch the people go by (you may even catch a glimpse of a celebrity).

A wide range of outdoor activities include: sea-kayaking, boating, sailing, moped/landing barge tours, scuba diving, fishing, cycling, hiking, wildlife watching, and golfing.

Things To Do:

Arts & Crafts
Beaches, Trails and Parks
Hiking & Nature Walks
Parks & Recreation
Saturday Market
Tourism Information - Chamber of Commerce

Map of Salt Spring Island