Saltspring Island is regarded by many to be one of the first performance flee destinations on the west coast. Located linking Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia, Saltspring Island maintains the perfect balance of simple accessibility and small town island feel. Just a small ferry ride from Tsawwassen and Victoria, Saltspring has managed to preserve the feeling or laid back, rural island charm.

With its stunning island beauty and one of the gentlest climates in North America it should come as no surprise that Saltspring Island is rated as the 3rd most desirable community to live in Canada. It is not uncommon for visitors to come for a relaxing flee but wind up buying a piece of Saltspring real estate and turning into islanders themselves!

Saltspring Island activities are varied and numerous. You may possibly:

• Take a moonlight kayak paddle

• Try beachcombing on some stunning west coast beaches

• delight in some 4 star cuisine at one of Saltspring Island’s many restaurants

• get a massage and spa treatment

• delight in an island art tour

• cycle the island on its many cool down back lane roads

• take a whale watching tour

• try your hand at fishing one of Saltspring Island’s several lakes

• delight in a round of golf on one of the local courses

• spend an afternoon hiking one of Saltspring Island’s many parks

• find a bargain at the island’s original air craft and produce market

Finding accommodation on Saltspring Island is simple. The island has one of the highest numbers of Bed and Breakfasts per capita, with one to suit very nearly any budget from the cozy and quaint to the truly luxurious. The island also offers several quality hotels.

And being paid to Saltspring Island is half the fun. The ferry ride from Tsawwassen or Victoria is moderately small and you will get to delight in some truly pristine west coast scenery along the way!

With a vibrant art scene, colorful local characters and politics and rural charm, Saltspring Island is a small bit like finding yourself in Peter Mayle’s fresh ‘A Year in Provence’. And just like the fresh, you’ll undoubtedly be taken in by this island’s quirky local charm.

Ian is a ex- Salt Spring Islander and has written many helpful articles for making the most of your visit to Salt Spring Island.


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