Saltspring Island is located in the sheltered waters of the Southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia, off the west coast of Canada. Because of its close proximity to Vancouver Island, Saltspring is the most accessible of the Gulf chain of islands, with the most frequent ferry sailings on three routes to three ferry terminals. BC Ferries links Fulford Harbour with Swartz Bay (near Sidney), and also links Vesuvius to Crofton on Vancouver Island. There's a BC Ferries dock in nearby Long Harbour with links to both Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island and Tsawwassen on the BC mainland. Floatplanes also link the village of Ganges to Vancouver and Seattle.

Recreational opportunities are another big reason to visit Salt Spring. Kayaking and hiking are huge favourites readily pursued year-round by novices and experts. Then add swimming, golfing, tennis, sailing, fishing, disc golfing, skateboarding, horseback riding, hang gliding, scuba diving, beachcombing and bird watching to the list and it becomes apparent the island is an outdoors enthusiast's haven. With a range of health and wellness facilities that offer amazing services, retreats, seminars, classes in yoga and other disciplines, the island is an ideal place to come for some body and mind rejuvenation.

Strong farming enterprises still flourish here, and the island is prized for its homegrown fruits, vegetables and animals, and the kitchen full of products churned out by local producers. A Salt Spring visit is not complete without sampling cheeses, chocolate, gelato, coffee, wine, beer and seafood products made right on the island, or by breathing deep the artistic ambiance.

For more information on Saltspring and how to get here please visit these sites:
Gulf Islands.net, Vancouver Island.com, BC Ferries, Saltspring Air, Harbour Air, Sea Air, and Kenmore Air.

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