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Article #157: Salt Spring Island - the Perfect Getaway

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






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