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