| Salt Spring Island is regarded by many to be | | | | • try your hand at fishing one of Salt |
| one of the premiere getaway destinations on | | | | Spring Island's several lakes |
| the west coast. Located between Vancouver | | | | |
| Island and the mainland of British Columbia, | | | | • enjoy a round of golf on one of the |
| Salt Spring Island maintains the perfect | | | | local courses |
| balance of easy accessibility and small town | | | | |
| island feel. Just a short ferry ride from | | | | • spend an afternoon hiking one of |
| Tsawwassen and Victoria, Salt Spring has | | | | Saltspring Island's many parks |
| managed to preserve the feeling or laid back, | | | | |
| rural island charm. | | | | • find a bargain at the island's fresh |
| | | | air craft and produce market |
| With its stunning island beauty and one of | | | | |
| the gentlest climates in North America it | | | | Finding accommodation on Salt Spring Island |
| should come as no surprise that Salt Spring | | | | is easy. The island has one of the highest |
| Island is rated as the 3rd most desirable | | | | numbers of Bed and Breakfasts per capita, |
| community to live in Canada. It is not | | | | with one to suit almost any budget from the |
| uncommon for visitors to come for a relaxing | | | | cozy and quaint to the truly luxurious. The |
| getaway but wind up buying a piece of | | | | island also offers several quality hotels. |
| Saltspring real estate and turning into | | | | |
| islanders themselves! | | | | And getting to Saltspring Island is half the |
| | | | fun. The ferry ride from Tsawwassen or |
| Salt Spring Island activities are varied and | | | | Victoria is relatively short and you will get |
| numerous. You could: | | | | to enjoy some truly pristine west coast |
| | | | scenery along the way! |
| • Take a moonlight kayak paddle | | | | |
| | | | With a vibrant art scene, colorful local |
| • Try beachcombing on some stunning | | | | characters and politics and rural charm, Salt |
| west coast beaches | | | | Spring Island is a little bit like finding |
| | | | yourself in Peter Mayle's novel 'A Year in |
| • enjoy some 4 star cuisine at one of | | | | Provence'. And just like the novel, you'll |
| Salt Spring Island's many restaurants | | | | undoubtedly be taken in by this island's |
| | | | quirky local charm. |
| • get a massage and spa treatment | | | | |
| | | | Bio: |
| • enjoy an island art tour | | | | |
| | | | Ian is a former Salt Spring Islander and has |
| • cycle the island on its many quiet | | | | written many helpful articles for making the |
| back lane roads | | | | most of your visit to Salt Spring Island and |
| | | | to help you discover the beauty and history |
| • take a whale watching tour | | | | that Salt Spring Island has to offer! |
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