Salt Spring Island Hotel and Resort Accommodations

Cusheon Lake Resort - Cusheon Lake Resort is a fine lakeside family resort on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada. 14 modern, spacious log cabins and 2 cedar cabins offer the comforts of home in an elegant park-like setting.

Salt Springs Spa Resort is located on Salt Spring Island near Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia, Canada and north of Seattle, Washington. Here at Salt Springs Spa Resort we offer our guests the quiet sounds of nature and a healthy break from stress. There’s no TV here, no telephone to disturb you. You’ll get your news from the sunrise, the changing tides and the skim of the breeze over the sea.  Deluxe 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, and 3 bedroom chalet style fully equipped cabins plus a 2 bedroom executive suite. Ocean View and Forest View.

Hastings House Country House Hotel - a small luxury hotel, spa and restaurant on 22 acres on the waterfront of Ganges Harbour, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. Enjoy luxury lodging, fine dining, wellness and relaxation in a casually-elegant atmosphere. Explore British Columbia’s natural beauty, Salt Spring’s mild climate and the warmth and creativity of its people.

Salt Spring Island Real Estate

Salt Spring Island Real Estate – John & Debbie Cade, Buyers Agents A west coast family for 4 generations, we like to think of our services as Pre-Purchase Support. Salt Spring Island is the largest of the Gulf Islands with all the expected services for a comfortable lifestyle but strict controls on over development . Contact John Cade - Royal LePage Salt Spring Island #1101-115 Fulford Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island BC V8K 2T9 Email : johncade@gulfislandsproperty.com Website: www.gulfislandsproperty.com Phone Toll Free: 1-888-537-5515 Fax: 250-537-1855

Salt Spring is the largest and most populated of the Gulf Islands with three ferry terminals. Fulford Harbour and Vesuvius ferries sail to Vancouver Island, while the Long Harbour terminal serves ferries to Tsawwassen, near Vancouver, and the other Gulf Islands. Frequent daily sailings from Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to Long Harbour, and from Swartz Bay, Vancouver Island to Fulford Harbour.

From Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo, drive to Crofton Ferry Terminal - Vesuvius, Salt Spring. Frequent sailings daily.

Schedules and rates can be found on-line at http://www.bcferries.com

Ganges and Fulford Harbours offer good facilities for boaters and transportation on the Island includes cycles, auto rentals, taxis, water taxis, seasonal bus service and scooter rentals. Fulford Village, located at the southwest end of the island, is known for its friendly village atmosphere; spectacular sunsets, warm swimming beaches and inspiring trails.

Other activities such as camping, golf, tennis, birdwatching or horseback riding are available, as well as touring the Saturday morning markets and many quaint retail shops. Sunshine and scenery make Salt Spring an artist's paradise and the Island's galleries and craft studios feature a variety of works from internationally renowned artists including residents Carol Evans and Robert Bateman.

Accommodations include over 75 bed & breakfasts, hotel, motels and cabin resorts. Dining ranges from vegetarian and pub fare to fine dining and gourmet coffee houses.

Things to do on Salt Spring Island:

Charter a boat or privately owned water-taxi to explore one of the marine parks located on the uninhabited islands near Salt Spring.

Kayak from sunrise to sunset. Salt Spring Island has been chosen by Canoe & Kayak magazine editors as one of its top paddling locations. In the August issue Salt Spring is described as a paddler's paradise - for beginners to the more advanced and notes that kayakers can become one with marine life like porpoise, seal and otters. Various outlets offer equipment and kayaking excursions.

There are many lakes for fishing, sailing, wind surfing, or canoeing. Fish in freshwater lakes for trout or cutthroat. Salmon, halibut and cod reward salt water anglers.

Explore sunken wrecks at Princess Margaret Marine Park, one of several excellent diving locations accessible by boat.

Salt Spring is one of the regions most popular cycling destinations however cyclists should be prepared to ride on narrow, winding roads, many of which do not have shoulders. A recommended route is from Fulford Harbour to Ruckle Provincial Park. Stop to pick berries, birdwatch or enjoy tempting treats at the various honor stands on the Island.

Ruckle Park has spectacular, ocean-side campsites although services are minimal. Campsites also can be found at Mouat Park with bicycle repair and rental services in Ganges, the largest commercial centre on the Island.

Shop in Ganges at Artcraft, the summer-long arts and crafts fair, and quaint retail shops and galleries.

The "Market in the Park" takes place every Saturday from April to October, 8am to 4pm - rain or shine in Centennial Park, at the heart of Ganges. There is something here for everyone; the market is filled with the colors and flavors of more than 100 vendors of all types and ages.
The annual Studio Tour Map provides information on when the many local artisans including potters, weavers, glass blowers and painters, open their studios for tours.

Theatre and live entertainment can be found year round.