Saltspring Island
Saltspring Island is located in the southern part of the Strait of Georgia just north of Sidney.

BC Ferries
BC Ferries is the most common form of transport used to go to Saltspring Island. The ferry ride takes about thirty-five minutes from Vancouver Island and around an hour from the Lower Mainland depending on line ups and weather. BC Ferries has terminals located at Tsawwassen near Vancouver, - at Swartz Bay and Crofton on Vancouver Island.

• Tsawwassen Schedule
• Swartz Bay Schedule
• Crofton Schedule

Airlines and Water Taxi
If you're not using a car, there is also airline service from Vancouver, Seattle, Nanaimo and Victoria. For service from another Gulf Island, there is a water taxi service from Ganges.

• Gulf Island Water Taxi
• Harbour Air Seaplanes
• Kenmore Air
  

Ganges
Saltspring Island is the most populous and developed island in the Gulf Islands. The main centre, Ganges, has a good selection of accommodations, stores and medical facilities. Ganges also provides the main meeting area for local people with various shops and waterfront market.

Waterfront Market
The Saturday market starts every spring from April to mid-October and will provide you with an opportunity to experience the local artisans and crafts people.

• Saltspring Waterfront Market

"Organic Gardening Capital of Canada"
Agriculture has played an important part in Saltspring Island's history and is present today. Apple trees, sheep and cheese have made great impacts with their quality and reputation. Saltspring is often considered the "organic gardening capital of Canada".

Views of the Gulf Islands
Mt. Maxwell Provincial Park offers some of the best views of the Gulf Islands, the Strait of Georgia and west towards Maple Bay. Take the dirt road to the top and view the spectacular panorama. Take your camera along for some memorable pictures. *Take warning the dirt road is about 8 km (5 miles) long with some rough sections. Not really suitable for an RV.

• Mount Maxwell Provincial Park

Ruckle Provincial Park
For oceanfront camping, the wilderness style camping at Ruckle Provincial Park is spectacular. Camp right at the ocean's doorstep and experience bald eagles and killer whales traveling by, right at nature's doorstep.

• Ruckle Provincial Park
  

Accommodations
Saltspring Island has two hotels, motels and at least 40 Bed and Breakfast facilities from which to choose. There are also a number of resorts and private cottages on the island if you prefer quiet solitude

Boating
Fulford Harbour has various boat services and mooring available.

• Fulford Harbour Marina

Saltspring Island Links

• Island Trust - governing body for islands situated in Howe Sound and the Strait of Georgia
• Saltspring Island Chamber of Commerce
• Listing of Bed & Breakfast Establishments
  

Environment

• Big Trees on Salt Spring Island
• Saltspring Island Chamber of Commerce - excellent virtual tours (large files)

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MV Skeena Queen arriving at Swartz Bay

Ruckle Provincial Park

Mt. Maxwell from Fulford Harbour

View of Maple Bay from Mt. Maxwell