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Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring is a charmed island. After a day enjoying the island and sea, return to a spacious self-contained suite. Sip some Salt Spring wine then choose one of our many fine restaurants for an evening meal. If you are still ambitious, catch some local music.
Salt Spring, largest of the Gulf Islands, is 180 square kilometers (70 square miles), situated between Vancouver Island and the city of Vancouver on the west coast of British Columbia. The physical micro-climate is dry Mediterranian. The cultural micro-climate is eclectic, innovative, holistic and artistic. Many of the 10,000 permanent residents have moved to Salt Spring from all parts of the world - choosing this island above all others. From May to October the population doubles with part-time residents and visitors.
|  | The summer season sees an increase in arts and entertainment - you can be busy every day and night of the week! October through April benefits from a quieter pace and the chance to deeply engage the beauty of the land and the sea while at the same time visiting art studios, hearing local and international music or finding great conversations.
Transportation to the island is by boat, B.C. Ferry (3 terminals) or float plane (3 companies serve the community). Because of the rural nature of the island a car, bicycle or moped is helpful.
Hiking trails are plentiful. Mount Erskine is the newest addition to the to conservancy lands. Other wonderful trails are: Mt. Maxwell, Duck Creek, Burgoyne Bay, Booth Bay (see link to trails).
Kayaking, boating or sailing near the Gulf Islands is delightful. There are several great groups for guided tours and rentals identified on the recreation site below.
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The following are some useful links for planning your trip:
www.saltspringstudiotour.com
www.saltspringmarket.com
www.saltspringtoday.com
www.saltspringmarket.com/salt_spring_island/hikes.htm
www.gulfislands.com/recreation.asp
www.foresthillstudio.com
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