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OVERVIEW
Visit the largest Southern Gulf Island, famous for sunshine, scenery, relaxation, freshly-picked organic produce, and local art. Salt Spring Island is located between Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver, and is easy to get to from any direction with three ferry terminals: Vesuvius Bay, Fulford Harbour and Long Harbour.
Top things to do
Credit: Destination Greater Victoria
Hike or bike
Hike, bike, or horseback ride along the local trails, and visit Mount Maxwell, Ruckle, and Mount Erskine Provincial Parks.
Credit: Rea Zogia of MoonRay Designs
Explore local art studios
Visit funky local art galleries and unique artists’ studios showcasing everything from paintings, sculptures and prints,
to weaving, pottery, stained glass, basketry and jewellery.
Credit: Salt Spring Chamber of Commerce
Experience the famous market
Eat delicious pastries, breads, organic fruits and vegetables, visit unique cafés and restaurants, check out unique shops
and bookstores and the Saturday farmers market in Ganges, and taste goat cheese at Salt Spring Island Cheese.
Credit: Salt Spring Wild Cider
Taste local wines and beer
Visit the island’s wineries to try local wine, taste beers at Salt Spring Island Ales brewery and try local cider at Salt
Spring Wild Cider House. All with take away options for later.
Credit: Salt Spring Chamber of Commerce
Enjoy water activities
Kayak, canoe, windsurf, stand-up paddleboard, beachcomb and swim in the Pacific Ocean. And look out for local
marine life, eagles, heron and other birds.
Nearby cities
Victoria
Visit the lush and beautiful oceanfront city of Victoria. The city is rich in British heritage, has the oldest Chinatown in Canada, and is home to the historic BC Parliament Buildings. You can enjoy lots of water and land activities, and taste a variety of craft beers and fresh seafood.
Known as the Garden City, Victoria is always in bloom and has one of the mildest climates in Canada—perfect for a trip any time of the year.
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