About Salt Spring Island

Salt Spring Island is located between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia, Canada, within the Gulf Islands. The island has long been synonymous with peace and tranquillity: it was used as a refuge by racially abused African Americans in the nineteenth century, a political refuge during the sixties and, today, offers a relaxing retreat from modern city life with its naturally beautiful landscape. The pine-clad hills stretch for miles, ascending to the highest points of the entire Southern Gulf Islands, providing excellent hiking trails along the way. And, once nicknamed ‘the coolest island in Canada’, Salt Spring is commonly flocked by artists, retired millionaires and musicians, with a total permanent population of just ten thousand. With ferry terminals in Fulford Harbour and Long Harbour, sailing to Salt Spring Island is quick and easy. Whether you’re coming from mainland Canada or Vancouver Island, there are frequent crossings to choose from, operated by one of the leading ferry companies in British Columbia.

About Canada

Canada, the world’s second largest country by total area, is in North America, with the United States to the south and Greenland to the northeast. Synonymous with the great outdoors, Canada has a huge variety of impressive landscapes ranging from enormous mountains and glittering glaciers to eerie forests and picturesque beaches. Spectacular cityscapes can be found in the capital, Ottawa, the cosmopolitan Toronto and the French-speaking Montreal. Within these cities, you can delve into a vibrant arts scene, enjoy a diverse cuisine or let loose at incredible music events like Jazz parties and classical repertory theatre. If you’re looking to cross the border from the United States, there are regular ferry crossings from Seattle, Washington State to Vancouver Island. Plenty of domestic routes are available along the British Columbian Coast as well, with connections between the popular Victoria and Graham Islands.