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Located between Mainland British Columbia and Vancouver Island, Salt Spring Island is the most frequently visited of the Gulf Islands as well as the most populous, with a 2016 census population of 10,557 inhabitants. The largest village on the island is Ganges. The island is known for its artists.
Salt Spring has something for everyone. Arts and culture abounds, land and sea offer immersion in nature, food and culinary excellence, shops and boutiques worth the trip alone, and wellness and spiritual rejuvenation – your adventure starts here! Explore.
Discover the coolest island in Canada, with its shops, galleries, restaurants, market and spas. Explore the scenic trails, beaches, farms and studios on this Gulf Island paradise.
Top Things to Do in Salt Spring Island, British Columbia: See Tripadvisor's 14,645 traveller reviews and photos of Salt Spring Island tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Salt Spring Island. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
- Go to Mount Maxwell’s Summit. One of the tallest points on Salt Spring Island, Mount Maxwell’s Baynes Peak towers over much of the island. The mountain is protected by the 231-hectare Mount Maxwell Provincial Park and features epic coastal vistas.
- Shop at the Salt Spring Market. Salt Spring Island is home to a diverse community of small-scale farmers, creative artists, and talented artisans. While many sell their wares in road-side stalls, the best way to see many of these local goods is at the Salt Spring Market.
- Escape on a Weekend Getaway. Salt Spring Island is the ideal destination for a weekend getaway. Unwind, recharge, and fully experience the laid-back island vibes at one of the top cabins, B&Bs, or guest houses on Salt Spring Island.
- Walk Around Ganges. Ganges is the charming village that serves as the central hub for Salt Spring Islanders. The town has a distinct Gulf Islands feel — laid-back, artsy, and full of character.
Surrounded by the Salish Sea, between Vancouver Island and BC’s Lower Mainland, sits the vibrant rural island community – Salt Spring Island. Located on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, Salt Spring Island has always been a place of refuge, restoration, adventure and creativity. Salt Spring is cherished by its 11,000 ...
Whether you arrive at Salt Spring Island by ferry in Fulford Harbour, moor you kayak or personal craft in Long Harbour or land in a bi-plane by Ganges, Salt Spring Island presents stunning views of the Salish Sea and it’s many aquatic inhabitants, a rolling, rugged landscape with stunning hilltop vistas, and a friendly, vibrant community of ...
