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Salt Spring Island
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The mild climate along with the beautiful natural setting makes Salt Spring ideal for outdoor recreation. With numerous trails on the island, hiking is very popular. Other activities include diving, kayaking, sailing and golf. Explore this page for complete information.
Salt Spring Adventure Company. 7-126 Upper Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T9. Phone: 250-537-2764; Toll-free: 1-877-537-2764. E-mail
Oceans Alive Adventures. 1-126 Upper Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2S2. Phone: 250-538-7520. E-mail
Apple Festival
Geared towards children and families, the Apple Festival features
displays and tasting of over 100 varieties of apples, theatrical
performances, local art, education and the history on apples.
Christmas on Salt Spring. Phone: 250-537-4223.
E-mail
Events lasting a full weekend including music, caroling, pancake feed
and a visit from Santa. The Fulford Village merchants have extended
hours for your holiday shopping.
Salt Spring Lavender Festival. Sacred Mountain Lavender - 401 Musgrave Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1V5. Phone: 250-653-2315. Local artisans, events and demonstrations featuring lavender.
Terry Fox Run
- September
This annual run has 5km and 10km routes. Bicycling, walking and dogs are
permitted.
Blackburn Meadows Golf Club. 269 Blackburn Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2B8. Phone: 250-537-1707; Fax: 250-537-1707. E-mail
Salt Spring Island Golf & Country Club. 805 Lower Ganges, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2N5. Phone: 205-537-2121; Fax: 205-537-2126. E-mail
Andale Kayaking. 1484 North Beach Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1B2. Phone: 250-537-0700. E-mail
Island Escapades. 163 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T9. Phone: 250-537-2553; Toll-free: 1-888-529-2567; Fax: 250-537-2532. E-mail
Salt Spring Adventure Company. 7-126 Upper Ganges Road, PO Box 276 Ganges, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T9. Phone: 250-537-2764; Toll-free: 1-877-537-2764. E-mail
Gulf Islands National Park. Phone: 250-654-4000; Toll-free: 1-866-944-1744; Fax: 250-654-4014.
Popular activities in Gulf Islands National Park include boating, kayaking, geocaching and hiking trails.
Mount Maxwell Provincial Park
Popular activities in Mount Maxwell include bicycling, hiking and
wildlife viewing.
Ruckle Provincial Park. Located in the southeast corner of Salt Spring Island. Phone: 250-539-2115.
Popular activities in Ruckle Park include scuba diving, saltwater fishing, swimming, canoeing, windsurfing, bicycling, 15 km+ of hiking trails including a shorline trail, interpretive programs during summer and wildlife viewing.
Lorenda Sailing. Ganges Harbour, PO Box 473, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2W1. Phone: 250-538-0084.
Salt Spring Adventure Company. 7-126 Upper Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T9. Phone: 250-537-2764; Toll-free: 1-877-537-2764. E-mail
Saltspring Island Sailing Club. 152 Douglas Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2J2. Phone: 250-537-5262. E-mail
Sports Traders Salt Spring. 120 Hereford Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T4. Phone: 250-537-5148; Fax: 250-537-5195. E-mail
Gulf Islands Safari. 3/126 Upper Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2S2. Phone: 250-538-7188; Toll-free: 1-888-656-9878. E-mail
Ruckle Farm Tours. 1801 Beaver Point Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1W3. Phone: 250-653-4071. E-mail
Salt
Spring Studio Tour
Self-guided tour of over 30 art studios. Some studios offer workshop
tours, demonstrations plus food and beverage including cheese, wine and
bakery items. Free maps are available at the tourism information
centers, on ferries, at marinas, hotels and bed and breakfast inns.
E-mail
Island
Pathways
Organization that helps create a safe and healthy environment for
non-motorized transportation and recreation. This web site contains
updates on the pathways, bike tours, hikes and educational programs.
Salt Spring Marina. Mail: 124 Upper Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2S2. Phone: 250-537-5810; Toll-free: 1-800-334-6629; Fax: 250-537-5809. E-mail
Gulf Islands Safari. 3/126 Upper Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2S2. Phone: 250-538-7188; Toll-free: 1-888-656-9878. E-mail
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