Spring on to Salt Spring Island!

Our daffodils are smiling and colourful blossoms scent the air!  Spring has arrived on Salt Spring Island, the largest of Canada’s Gulf Islands! Our accommodation providers offer private cottages, cabins, suites, hotel rooms and traditional bed and breakfasts to relax in after a day of exploring our islands many trails, studios, businesses, beaches and farms.

To find the Accommodation that best suits your needs use our SEARCH BOXES over on the Right and select your preferences, or click on the ACCOMMODATIONS button on the top menu bar and go to the listings. Our members offer a wide variety of accommodation styles and services – there’s something for everyone! We encourage you to book early for the busy summer months and weekends.

Restaurants on island are exceptional and offer a wide variety of cuisine. Enjoy Salt Spring’s seafood, Salt Spring lamb, cheeses, baking, and organically grown veggies and fruits. Check out the Saturday and Tuesday markets!

Photo courtesy of Kevin and Pauline Simpson

Plan to stay for a few days – a common refrain is “there’s so much to do here that I wish we had booked for longer”. Enjoy our beautiful scenery and native douglas fir/garry oak forests. Hiking trails, viewpoints, and kayaking , sailing, whale watching tours are easily accessible. For entertainment catch a show at ArtSpring, enjoy live theatre and indoor music events and browse the shops and galleries. Salt Spring is internationally renowned for its arts community – come and meet them. Or bring your paints and brushes!

 

To check out the websites of SALTSPRING BUSINESSES see our right menu bar and click on the + box of the category that best fits what you are looking for. A drop down menu will appear with website links – have fun browsing!!

Remember our art studios are also open this time of year.  If relaxation is the focus of your holiday, we have several beaches and cafe patios to chill out on, book stores, spas and mobile massage therapists. Some of our accommodation providers offer in suite massage specials this time of year!

Coming up:

Please check these websites for information about what’s on, and then book your holiday with one of our many accommodation providers. Many offer special rates, especially for mid-week and weeklong stays and during shoulder seasons. And remember senior passengers travel free on the ferries mid-week.

Saltspring Community List
Salt Spring Arts Council Event Calendar
Driftwood Event Calendar
ArtSpring Our Island Arts Center

Looking for more information about Salt Spring? Go to Tourism Saltspring website to find services, events, and ideas for making your holiday the best yet!

 

Welcome Federation of Canadian Artists and Velo Village Guests

Our members look forward to meeting your accommodation needs. At the top of this page look for the Accommodations link in the menu, a drop down will appear, click on the 10% Discount link and you will find a list of Accommodation providers offering a 10% discount to you.

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