Gulf Islander 2018

Gulf Islander Visitor Information for the Canadian Gulf Islands

2018 Visitors’ Guide

welcome to our island paradise! . Gabriola . Mayne . Saturna . Galiano . Pender . Salt Spring

Attractions • Recreation • Arts • Maps • Dining • Accommodations

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CONTENTS Contents

Gulf Islander

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2018 Visitors’ Guide

INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................3

Transportation........................................................................................6

Island History..........................................................................................7 Museums ................................................................................................8 The Islands.................................................................................................9

Gabriola Island.....................................................................................10

Saturna Island.......................................................................................11

Galiano Island.......................................................................................12

Pender Islands......................................................................................14

Mayne Island ........................................................................................17

Salt Spring Island.................................................................................19

Salt Spring Island map........................................................................22

Ganges map......................................................................................... 26 Salt Spring Festivals.................................................................................... 28 Town of Sidney..............................................................................................42

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Arts & Culture.........................................................................................29

Salt Spring Saturday Market...............................................................30

Other Markets.......................................................................................31

Salt Spring Arts Scene..........................................................................32

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all jen maclellan PHOTOS, EXCEPT #19 & #36 by grant grayson, and #11 by david dossor

Recreation................................................................................................35

Sailing, Boating, Paddling, Fishing....................................................36 Golfing...................................................................................................38 Cycling...................................................................................................38

Hiking on Salt Spring...........................................................................38 Food & Drink............................................................................................39

Farming..................................................................................................40

Local Food Products............................................................................41

Wine, Beer + Cider................................................................................41

Dining Guide.........................................................................................44 Listings for ACCOMMODATIONs, GALLERIES, recreation, dining, shops, real estate.......................................................................45

THE GULF ISLANDER Publisher: Amber Ogilvie Editor: Gail Sjuberg Art Director: Lorraine Sullivan Advertising: Drew Underwood, Shirley Command Photography: Jen MacLellan, Gail Sjuberg, Elizabeth Nolan, Grant Grayson, David Dossor, Margriet Ruurs, Stan Garrod, David Borrowman, Randy Cunningham, Sean Hitrec, Rick Neufeld, Kim Thompson Writers: Cherie Thiessen, Elizabeth Nolan, Sean McIntyre, Gail Sjuberg The Gulf Islander is published annually by Driftwood Publishing Ltd., 328 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, B.C. V8K 2V3 Phone: 250-537-9933 Fax: 250-537-2613 | Email: driftwood@gulfislandsdriftwood.com Websites: www.gulfislandstourism.com | www.gulfislandsdriftwood.com www.driftwoodgimedia.com Printed in Canada Cover PHoto: FERNWOOD DOCK, Salt Spring island by jen maclellan Page 5 Photo: saturday market shoppers by jen maclellan

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In troducti o n Getting to and around the gulf Islands n Most people use B.C. Ferries to reach the main Gulf Islands on foot, bicycle or vehicle, travelling through some of the most stunning scenery in the world. See www.bcferries. com for everything you need to know about schedules, reservations and fares. n The Gulf Islands are well served by float plane companies for scheduled and charter flights. n Government docks and private marinas are ready for boaters year-round. Booking ahead is recommended during busy summer months. n Water taxi services provide some island connections. n Ways to get around vary from island to island. Besides taxi services and car and scooter rentals, Salt Spring Island has a public transit system. See busonline.ca or call 250-538-4282 for up-to-date bus info. Mayne and Pender islands have community buses too. For Mayne info, email maynebus@shaw.ca, or call/text 250-539-0851. Pender info is at penderbus.org. The Saturna Shuttle operates in summer months (saturnashuttle@gmail.com), and Galiano's Hummingbird Pub and Galiano Inn provide some shuttle services too. n Pender, Mayne and Salt Spring islands also have car-stop systems for easier hitchhiking.

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Skeena Queen in Fulford Harbour en route to Swartz Bay.

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When Captain George Vancouver made his first Gulf Islands sightings in 1792, the area was already home to several First Nations people.

In recognition of its original inhabitants, the Gulf Islands region is often referred to as the “Salish Sea.” A cultural resurgence is well underway among the region’s Quw’utsun, WSA’NEC and Penelakut people, with elders and knowledge keepers sharing indigenous ways of being in a variety of ways on their traditional territories. In the summer of 2016, male and female welcome poles were brought to the seaside at Burgoyne Bay Provincial Park by members of the Quw’utsun First Nation.

Captain Vancouver claimed the islands for the British Crown, and referred to them as being located

first nations tERRITORY and around-the-world arrivals

in a “gulf.” While the Gulf Islands are clearly not in a gulf, the name stuck.

In the same year, Spanish and British cartographic expeditions also explored the area, intent on finding a passage to the northwest Atlantic.

As marine traffic between Victoria and the Fraser River area of the mainland increased, it became clear that a new map of the Strait of Georgia was needed. In 1858-59, another British cartographic expedition, on the HMS Plumper, was dispatched and more accurate maps were produced.

By now, pioneers had begun establishing settlements on the Gulf Islands. American blacks and Portuguese arrived in 1859 and carved

out homesteads in fertile valleys on the north end of Salt Spring. Hawaiians, who were employed by the Hudson's Bay Company or living in the San Juan Islands when they became U.S. territory in 1872, also settled on south Salt Spring and nearby islands.

Settlers from other parts of the world soon followed, establishing farms and small industries. Japanese residents created productive farms and fish salteries, which they lost during the internment of World War II. A stunning Japanese garden at Dinner Bay Park on Mayne Island, and the Heiwa Garden in Peace Park in Ganges on Salt Spring Island recognize the contributions of Japanese settlers. New in Mouat Park on Salt Spring is a restored charcoal kiln used

by Japanese pioneers.

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Emily Carr, Indian Church serigraph (1941)

Contemporary Canadian Art

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In troducti o n MUSEUMS CELEBRATE ISLANDS' PAST • For northward-bound prospectors looking to cash in on the gold rush of the 1860s, Mayne Island became a commercial and social hub.

It also meant Miners Bay needed a jail. The Plumper Pass Lockup has long since been converted into a small museum with an interesting collection of treasures from the island’s past.

• On Salt Spring Island, Bittancourt House Museum is on the Farmers' Institute grounds on Rainbow Road.

GAIL SJUBERG PHOTO

• Pender Island's museum is in the Roe House at Roesland, part of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve.

• The Saturna Heritage Centre is in the East Point Fog Alarm Building.

• The Galiano Museum Society has a not-yet-finished new building in the works. Until it opens, see www.galianomuseum.ca.

Mayne Island's museum.

Explorers' marks in place names • Galiano Island: Named for the Spanish explorer Dionisio Galiano.

The marine park at the north end of the island, Dionisio Point Marine Park, also bears his first name.

• Saturna Island: For the Spanish ship Saturnina, captained by Jose Maria Narvaez, who left his name on a Saturna Island bay.

Be Water Savvy Use Only What You Need

Water is one of Salt Spring Island’s most precious resources. Please join islanders as we work together to ensure that this summer, and every summer, we use this limited resource wisely, and that we respect and protect our island watersheds.

Try these handy water saving tips: Keep showers short. Use low-flow shower heads. If bathing, try a 1/4 tub only.

Run only full loads in dishwashers and washing machines.

Shut off the tap while brushing teeth, shaving, or washing up hands or dishes.

Use low-flush toilets. Flush less often.

Use a bucket to capture and reuse shower, bath and dishwater in your garden.

Inform guests about our islands’ limited water supply, and ask them to be please be aware of keeping consumption down.

Together EVERY water saver makes a difference.

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• Gabriola Island: Not everyone agrees, but it's likely an adaptation of the physical landmark Punta de Gaviola, itself derived from Simon de Gaviola y Zabala, a 17th-century Spanish aristocrat in charge of naval affairs.

• Malaspina Galleries: Sandstone shapes on Gabriola Island were named for Spanish explorer Alessandro Malaspina, who dispatched vessels to the Strait of Georgia and Strait of Juan de Fuca.

• Pender Island: Named for Captain Daniel Pender of the HMS Plumper, for which Plumper Pass between Saturna and Pender islands is named.

• Active Pass: The narrow waterway between Mayne and Galiano islands, through which BC Ferries vessels pass in their travels between Tsawwassen and the Gulf Islands and Swartz Bay, was named not because of the water’s turbulence, but after the US Active, the first steamship to navigate the pass in 1855.

The Islands So you’ve decided to see why the Gulf Islands are consistently rated a "must-visit" destination — but how do you decide which ones to see first?

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The islands share West Coast natural beauty and weather, and a culture forged from generations of independent-thinking residents, yet each has its own character, history and amenities, which are readily discerned through a visit or two.

They range substantially in size, population and services, but all of them offer safe, rural environments and an escape from the stress of a busy life. Please note that potable water is scarce on all of the islands, so that conservation is a must while you are visiting.

Read about each island in the pages that follow and see which one suits your fancy, or plan a trip around a cultural or recreational event.

Whatever you seek and whatever you discover, we know that once you’ve seen the Gulf Islands for yourself, you’ll stop wondering why they’re such a treasured part of the world.

Perfect day for a picnic or a sail.

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THE ISLANDS

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SIZE: 53 square kilometres (21.2 square miles)

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ing trails in the relatively undeveloped 282-hectare (707-acre) community POPULATION: 4,500 park in the centre of the island or FERRY TERMINAL: Descanso Bay Rollo McClay Community Park. Trail maps produced by the Gabriola Land tourist info: #6-480 North Rd. in and Trails Trust are widely available. A Madrona Marketplace; 250-247-9332 30-kilometre (50-mile) road loops the island, which is perfect for cycling.

For more tourist information and events, Gabriola is known as the Isle of the Sandwell Provincial Park. visit www.gabriolaisland.org.

Arts, with an annual theatre festival With only a 20-minute ferry ride separating Gabriola Island from downtown (Aug. 16-19 in 2018) and other artistic Nanaimo, it’s among the easiest-to-access of the islands. But once you’ve disem- celebrations, including the legendary barked from the ferry you’re in a whole other world, one filled with real treasThanksgiving weekend Studio Tour. ures for those who like a laid-back experience that brings them close to nature. Local arts and crafts are also widely Gabriola is blessed with great beach spots, including Gabriola Sands Provinavailable in shops, galleries and artisan cial Park and its Twin Beaches, Degnen Bay and Sandwell Provincial Park. Kayak- studios. ing and boating are another way to enjoy the beautiful marine environment.

The island is also well served by The sandstone Malaspina Galleries and honeycomb holes are a must-see restaurants and cafes, and accommodanatural wonder, and the island is also a boon for cyclists and hikers. Try walktions of all kinds.

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SIZE: 31 square kilometres (12 square miles)

Mount Warburton Pike hike.

POPULATION: 350 TOURIST INFO: Pick up a Saturna Island Tourism brochure or visit www.saturnatourism. com.

How is it an island so close to the mainland can be so remote?

It’s only 14 nautical miles from the Tsawwassen terminal, but travelling to Saturna Island includes two beautiful ferry rides with one transfer.

The journey is so scenic that most visitors consider this a bonus. From Swartz Bay it is one direct sailing.

Hikers looking for trails way off the beaten path and campers look-

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FERRY TERMINAL: Lyall Harbour

ing for peaceful, pristine sites, and kayakers, boaters and swimmers wanting secluded shores will all find their nirvana. Nearly 45 per cent of the island is in the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, making it by far the most natural of the Southern Gulf Islands visited by ferries. Thomson Park is the locals’ favourite com-

munity park and beach.

On the island's south side, Mount Warburton Pike raises 409 metres (1340 feet) over Plumper Sound, one of the island’s best hikes and viewpoints. Explore the eroded, multi-coloured sandstone shoreline pocked with tidal pools and take the trail by the lighthouse that leads to a perfect picnic site above Boiling Reef. Mount Baker may rise over the strait, killer whales may pass by right along the shore, and the iconic fog alarm building, restored into a museum, is usually open during the summer months.

Saturna is also famous for its Canada Day lamb BBQ in fields by Winter Cove, a favourite spot for boaters.

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SIZE: 57 square kilometres (22 square miles) POPULATION: 1,050 TOURIST INFO: Chamber of Commerce info booth near the ferry terminal on Sturdies Bay Road

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FERRY TERMINAL: Sturdies Bay

South Galiano Community Hall.

When thinking Galiano, superlatives come to mind. It seems to have more of everything, except crowds. That’s surprising, really, given that it’s the first stop on the Tsawwassen-Gulf Islands ferry, a trip of under an hour.

The lanky island seems to have more sunsets, more oceanfront, more spectacular hikes, more beautiful drives, more stunning views, more range of places to stay and eat, and more things to do, resulting in most visitors sorry they didn’t plan on spending more time here.

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through a 130-hectare (320-acre) landscape of high cliffs, wildflower-strewn meadows, oaks and arbutus.

Combine that with a climb up 355-metre (1160-foot) Mount Galiano and another awesome lookout. Depending on the route, hikes can take 30 to 90 minutes. Then explore Bodega Ridge, a six-kilometre (3.7-mile) trail on the island’s southern half. The views over to Vancouver Island on a clear day roll on forever.

Or grab a coffee and a treat from the great eateries in Sturdies Bay and drive the kilometre to Bellhouse Park, where you can sip while watching the ferries, the eagles and the pleasure boats in the pass.

Then there’s Dionisio Point Provincial Park, secreted into the northern end of Porlier Pass. It’s an exceptional find if you

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have a kayak or small boat. At present there’s no public land access. The 142-hectare (350-acre) park is a dream for campers, hikers, swimmers and shoreline explorers.

It almost seems unfair that with all its natural delights, Galiano also has 89-hectare (220-acre) Montague Harbour Provincial Marine Park, a highly popular anchorage in the Southern Gulf Islands and the best place to watch sunsets. With white shell beaches, a delightful hour’s walk around Gray Peninsula, a lagoon to explore and a campsite that books up every summer, Montague alone puts Galiano on most visitors’ to-visit list.

Happily, the fees that used to be charged Saturday farmers’ market is held in the for day parking have now been removed. same Lions Park field.

While some services are available at Other special events include the or near Montague Harbour, most island North Galiano Canada Day Jamboree on amenities, such as restaurants, shops, July 1 and the Lions Family Fiesta on the liquor store and gas station, are found in B.C. Day long weekend.

Sturdies Bay and the chunkier southern Galiano may also be the island with end of the island. the most unusual festival. Ever heard of a The Kunamokst Mural, created by nettle festival? It’s held in April, when the some 190 artists and displayed in the nettle is in fine fettle. October also brings entrance of the Galiano Oceanfront Inn on the Blackberry Festival, and in Februand Spa, is also a must-see in Sturdies ary, it’s the now-annual literary festival Bay. organized by Galiano Island Books.

The Health Care Society’s annual For tourist information and events, August wine festival has put Galiano on visit www.galianoisland.com. the map for wine lovers.

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Sat, Aug. 11, 2018,1-4pm Tickets are $50 + include 2 tasting glasses.

Tickets can be bought at eventbrite.ca Galianowinefestival.ca A benefit for the Galiano Health Care Society

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SIZE: 36 square kilometres (14 square miles) POPULATION: 2,300 FERRY TERMINAL: Otter Bay

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TOURIST INFO: Chamber of Commerce information stand at the Driftwood Centre

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Hope Bay complex.

On Pender Island, visitors and residents experience first-hand the wonders of B.C.’s beautiful wilderness.

Spend time on the ocean, on the beach, in the rainforest or at the top of a mountain, or take part in a multitude of local activities and join in one of Pender’s many clubs or meeting groups. Enjoy an island escape to suit all activity levels!

There are so many reasons people visit and live on Pender Island — two islands with countless treasures on each. The islands — North and South Pender — have the balance just right: developed enough to have many

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amenities, and natural enough to offer secluded beaches and solitary forest treks and lots of friendly people.

Pender visitors and Penderites alike can choose from a variety of happenings each and every day, from blueberry picking at a U-pick farm to movies at the Community Hall, a challenging round of 27-pin disc golf at the internationally known Golf Island Disc Park, or browsing new books at the Pender Island Library. With over 100 clubs promoting interests from art to choral singing, theatre to sailing and everything in between, there is a vast array of things to do on Pender.

For the adventurous there is kayaking, swimming, sailing, disc golf, golf, fishing, biking or hiking. Try a walk up 244-metre (800-foot) Mount Norman or a wander on the ridge near Greenburn Lake for stunning views. Pender has 37 beach accesses and 57 trails to explore. A new, detailed Pender Island Community Parks and Trail Guide will lead you to each and every one of them. The booklet is available at local shops.

The Pender Islands Conservancy Association is a vital steward of the islands, and visitors also reap the benefits. Medicine Beach on North Pen-

der and the stunning scenery, whale crossings and views at Brooks Point at the tip of South Pender are perfect examples of protected lands that can now be enjoyed by all.

Humans have inhabited Pender Island for over 14,000 years with the Tseycum being some of the region’s first settlers. The Saanich (WSA'NEC) people were previously nomadic and camped at various places on Pender

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Island to benefit from the habitat and wildlife at these different locations.

Walk down to Mortimer Spit under and near the bridge to see firsthand the area where our aboriginal ancestors lived and were buried. Two cairns on North Pender show a First Nations settlement of 5,000 years ago.

The museum at Roesland details this history and has examples of Pender’s first permanent housing and

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Pender Island sandstone.

artifacts. History and natural beauty are combined at the Roe homestead. After your museum visit, walk out to the tip of the islet and enjoy the views. You can extend the tour with a short hike to nearby Roe Lake.

More than 15 B&Bs, cottages and inns are located along the north and south coasts and in Magic Lake, offering a variety of accommodation choices in addition to the resort at Poets Cove and the WOODS on Pender "glamping" site.

Like all of the Gulf Islands, the Penders are home to many talented artists who enhance the social and cultural well-being of the island. Over two dozen galleries flourish on both North and South Pender. Artists can be found along the main and side roads on both the north and south islands.

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The Southern Gulf Islands Arts Council highlights many of Pender’s local artists and their crafts, from fibre art to fine art, jewellery to woodcrafts.

Events like Art off the Fence on South Pender and Art in the Orchard at the Corbett House on North Pender in the summer help to support their work.

Driftwood Centre on Canal Road on North Pender is where a good number of shops and services — such as gas, groceries, liquor and cafes — are concentrated. Across the road a ways and down to the seaside is Port Browning Marina and Pub. Farther up the island is the Hope Bay Store commercial complex, with an EV charging station, artists' gallery and several other businesses.

Farther up the road you come across Southridge Farms, an organic store and cafe with a passion for food and a vari-

ety of additive-free meats and produce.

Home Hardware across the street is the island’s home building centre.

Every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., people can drop in on the farmer and arts and crafts market at the Pender Community Hall. While you’re there, be sure to admire the Bear Mother Project Welcoming Poles and learn their story.

Because of the affordability and proximity to Sidney (a direct 40-minute trip to the Swartz Bay terminal) and to Vancouver via a 20-minute flight, Pender Island entices a diverse and friendly permanent population.

The most common complaint of Penderites is that the weeks don’t have enough days in them. Visitors may soon agree.

For tourist and event information, visit www.penderislandchamber.com.

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SIZE: 21 square kilometres (8.2 square miles) POPULATION: 950 TOURIST INFO: Pick up brochures on the ferry. Tourist info is also available at the RE/MAX office across from the Mayne ferry terminal.

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Mayne Island library.

This is an island of surprises. Who would have thought that quiet little Mayne Island could ever have been labelled “Little Hell,” for example?

Blame the gold rush for that 150-year-old label. It was the miners who gave their name to Miners Bay, a jostling halfway stop between Vancouver Island and the Fraser River, en route to the Cariboo. Back then, Mayne was the commercial and social centre of the Gulf Islands, although other islanders looked askance at its reputation. Not surprising, then, that the Plumper Pass Lockup is an his-

toric Miners Bay building. It’s now a museum.

Another surprise is the roads. Even though it’s compact, Mayne has an excellent network, resulting in interesting circular routes and quiet roads, which makes the island a delight for cyclists.

Swimmers will appreciate the warm waters of Campbell and Piggott bays, and hikers will enjoy the short but steep pull up to the viewpoint at Mount Parke at 255 metres (835 feet), the trail to Campbell Point, overlooking Georgeson Island, and the interpretive trail at Henderson Park.

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Bennett Bay kayakers and Georgeson Island.

watching the marine traffic in Active Pass, and spotting killer whales and birds in this designated Important Bird Area. En route to the lighthouse is picturesque Mary Magdalene Church, which is worth a stop too. Built in 1898, its graveyard is home to many of the island’s pioneers.

When it comes to places to stay, shop, play and eat, Mayne offers more surprises. The island has a variety of accommodations, including resorts with cottages and villas, a privately operated campground, and many B&Bs that will make guests feel very much at home.

Mayne Island has a lengthy farming history, from the settlers in the late 19th

century to the Japanese who established themselves as proficient farmers in the early 20th century. At the peak of production they exported over 50,000 pounds of tomatoes each season. Today the farms on Mayne Island are productive again, with farmers having an outlet at various on-island stores, the local farmers’ market and roadside stands. Local food is stronger than ever on Mayne Island.

The original settlement of Miners Bay is still a thriving hub in which visitors can find many wonderful spots to watch the ferries go by in Active Pass, and visit what is said to be the oldest continuously operating hotel in B.C. The old ag-

The Springwater Lodge provides waterfront cabins, hearty meals, and fun pub nights overlooking historical Miners Bay.

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ricultural hall, site of the farmers’ market and fall fair, is also here, as is the library, grocery stores, restaurants and cafes, the Mayne Island Conservancy, post office, ATM, gas station and a variety of shops to fulfill home, body care and gift needs.

Also worth a visit is the Fernhill Centre, another shopping destination with purveyors of food and clothing, as well as galleries. Artists’ galleries are also located throughout the island.

These are a joy to visit and lead to the discovery of wonderful works of art while providing a chance to talk to the artists themselves.

Head to Dinner Bay and the Japanese Gardens and once again you’ll be surprised. How can such a small island manage to create and maintain such beautiful Japanese gardens? Dinner Bay Park itself has a putting green and disc golf in addition to a children’s playground, picnic tables, beach access, benches, pavilion, water and toilets. It’s a surprisingly wellequipped park.

If you wish to leave the land and explore the surrounding waters, Mayne is the ideal location for world-class kayaking, including kayak rentals, and other marine activities, such as eco-tours, fishing charters and inter-island sea taxis.

Mayne has so many year-round activities that it’s best to check the events calendar online. Whoever would have thought that so much could be happening on a small island?

For tourist information and events, visit www. mayneislandchamber.ca

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Salt Spring Island

Ganges Harbour and Kanaka Dock.

SIZE: 180 square kilometres (70 square miles) POPULATION: 10,500 FERRY TERMINALS: Fulford Harbour, Long Harbour, Vesuvius Bay TOURIST INFO: 121 Lower Ganges Road in Ganges; 250-537-5252

Southey Point.

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As the largest and busiest of the southern Gulf Islands, Salt Spring has the full menu of options suiting all kinds of visitors. Accommodations range from Hastings House’s luxurious seaside country house estate to lakeside resorts to a walk-in campsite with the best ocean views on the island, and activities and services exist to match every price point and interest group.

Whether arriving at one of Salt Spring’s three ferry terminals, by floatplane or aboard one’s own pleasure craft, Ganges village is the hub through which most island adventures will revolve. All the amenities such as grocery stores, banks and gas stations are found here, as well as art galleries, gift and clothing shops, the hardware store, coffee shops, restaurants, an indoor pool and many other business ventures.

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Beautiful south-east view from Salt Spring.

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Saturdays from April through October, Salt Spring’s famous Market in the Park is front and centre in Centennial Park, which lies right between the main drag and a bustling harbour ringed with marinas. Locals are just as likely to be found as visitors, as the market is the best place to check out islandmade crafts, pick up fresh produce and other supplies for dinner and chat with friends, all in one fell swoop.

When Tuesday afternoon comes around in the months of June through October, it’s the farmers’ turn to set up tables on the roadside area of the park to sell their wares.

Salt Spring’s performing arts scene is active year-round, but really hits its groove during summer when outdoor venues make evenings a delight. Check the Driftwood newspaper or its online calendar (www.driftwoodgulfislandsmedia.com/calendar/) for all of the arts and entertainment happenings at the island's arts centre — ArtSpring — community halls, library, pubs and restaurants.

Like any good hub, Ganges provides the solid centre that supports numerous spokes, and visitors should be prepared for some adventuring to get the utmost island experience. The settlements of Fernwood and Vesuvius are lovely to explore, and hitting the road is also the way to find wine,

cider, craft beer and cheese tastings; fresh produce, farm meats and other products at roadside honour stands; and unexpected treasures like KiZmit Galeria and Café and breads from Salt Spring Bread Co., both located on the way to Ruckle Park. While in the south end, a stop at the village of Fulford is a must, especially in between arrival and departure times of ferries.

Salt Spring’s reputation as a haven of the arts has deep credibility, with evidence in Ganges, Fulford Harbour and on many quiet back roads. Those interested in sampling the island’s creative riches can talk to local artisans in their home showrooms and get an in-depth understanding of their work through the self-directed Studio Tour, while the Salt Spring Arts Council’s Workshops on the Rock initiative allows the creativity to come from within. A brochure and website lists courses in the three major sectors that combine to make Salt Spring special: the arts, wellness and agriculture. It’s possible to learn hands-on techniques in anything from photography to cheesemaking, achieve deep relaxation and healing, or gain the skills to grow better food at home.

The island is also the perfect place to practise yoga or other wellness pursuits at numerous studios and retreats, and it also has public tennis, pickleball

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VISITORS CENTRE

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Ganges Visitor Centre volunteer ready to help.

Sailboat in foggy Ganges Harbour.

and squash courts, an indoor pool and a beautiful golf course and disc golf course too.

Visitors who want to get out and enjoy Salt Spring’s natural beauty have many places to explore. The island is home to seven notable peaks and dozens of walking and hiking trails.

Most public beach access points are clearly marked. Often these open onto unexpected vistas, nestled between quiet residential areas. Try the beach at the end of Baker Road, not far from Ganges, or at the island’s far north at Southey Point. Vesuvius Beach has the warmest ocean water for swimming, and while it’s chillier at Beddis Beach

on the island’s east side, the sandy beach and scenery make it an ideal picnic spot. Boat, kayak, paddleboard and fishing tours are all ways to enjoy the waters around the island.

Travellers will immediately notice that Salt Spring has embraced electric vehicles (cars and bikes). There are now over 140 electric automobiles, the highest density by population of any region in Canada. Visitors with their own electric vehicles will find EV tourism is a growing sector, with 12 Level-2 charging wands at seven public locations: ArtSpring (two wands), Island Savings, Salt Spring Public Library, Country Grocer, Moby’s Pub (one

When visitors come to Salt Spring, most of them end up in the major centre of Ganges, where the island’s Visitor Information Centre is conveniently located.

Open seven days a week yearround, it's in a can’t-miss-it corner spot at 121 Lower Ganges Rd., next to the main bus stop and shelter in Ganges. It can also be reached at 250-537-5252. wand and one Tesla wand), Fernwood Road Cafe, Salt Spring Apple Company (one wand and one Tesla wand), The Rental Stop and Fulford Hall, as well as some B&Bs. All public chargers are provided free of charge and more are being planned.

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FESTIVALS+EVENTS January . Vesuvius Beach Polar Bear Swim

March . Film Festival . Home & Garden Show Salt Spring Lantern Festival.

April . Salt Spring Blooms . Blossom Festival

Festival fever

May . Ruckle Heritage Farm Day . Round Salt Spring Sailing Race . Challenge Cup Soccer Tourney

Always something to celebrate

As the largest of the Gulf Islands, Salt Spring Island barely slows down after summer has passed, with special events and festivals organized to entertain visitors and residents year-round. Check the gulfislandsdriftwood.com online events calendar or saltspringtourism. com for the latest details on festivals and special events.

June . Revolution SS EV Expo . Tour des Iles interisland festival

Heritage Day butter churning.

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February . Family Day Concert . Seedy Saturday . February Festival

July . Chamber Music Festival . ArtSpring Treasure Fair . Heritage Day

August . Firefly Lantern Festival • Motorcycle Toy Run September . Pride Festival . Terry Fox Run . Salt Spring Fall Fair . West Coast Workboat Rendezvous . Apple Festival October . Harvest Food & Drink Festival . Salt Spring Ceramic Awards . Halloween in Ganges November . Remembrance Day . Giant Book Sale + Jewellery Sale

December . Christmas on Salt Spring, including Santa visits, craft fairs, Glowtini Contest, Chili Cook-off and more

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Arts & Culture The Gulf Islands may be most famous for their natural beauty, but their reputation for a vibrant arts culture is just as deserving of acclaim.

Authors read their words aloud and sell them printed in local bookstores, and thespians and dancers entrance their audiences on indoor and outdoor stages.

Don’t leave the islands without taking home a piece of creativity — either in tangible or memory form.

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Art galleries, homebased studios, markets and restaurants are filled with artwork on all of the islands, and marvellous exhibitions and tour events take place each year.

Live music is heard in cafĂŠs and pubs, at special events and on the streets.

Salt Spring artist Janet Dwyer.

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Arts & Cultu re Andrea LeBorgne of Monsoon Coast Spices.

SATURDAY MARKET Salt Spring’s Saturday Market in the Park is a kind of legendary shopping experience akin to Chiang Mai’s night bazaar or a Moroccan souk, but with one major difference: everything sold there is created on the island by local artisans or food producers.

With an average of 150 participants setting up in the early hours each week, the market offers a range of goods no less plentiful than the most exotic trading crossroads.

Art, jewellery, hand crafts, body products and soap, clothing, musical instruments and cards are among the souvenirs that visitors take away with them. Gifts to brighten a short stay include fresh produce, cut flowers, smoked salmon, cheese, baked goods and bread. Munchies to enjoy on the spot speak to every palate, from thick breakfast burritos to refreshing popsicles made with fruit juice or yogurt.

One long-time vendor is jewel-

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the place to meet, shop, eat and be entertained

ler Terry Warbey, whose handcrafted silver work depicts iconic west coast symbols such as orcas and sand dollars. Like so many market sellers, Warbey says the personal interaction with the public is the best part of his Saturday.

"I get to meet people from all over the world,” he said. “It’s so rewarding to see how many people my work has given joy to, and to see them buying jewellery and passing it on like heirlooms.”

Andrea LeBorgne of Monsoon Coast Spices is in her ninth season as a marketeer and loves to watch the ebb and flow of vendors, locals and visitors, and the energy new vendors bring each year.

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"Change has been a constant over time," she says, "but with it there is a strong contingent of islanders who cruise by nearly every week, supporting the vendors and bringing their onslaught of visitors by to taste 'the best butter chicken sauce you’ll ever try,' and to experience the groove of one of the best artisan markets anywhere."

In 2018, the Market in the Park is open every Saturday from March 31 to Oct. 27. It runs from approximately 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — but get there early for fresh bread.

No dogs are allowed in the market, but a "doggy daycare" service is operated in the park by the local BC SPCA branch from May 12 through Sept. 15, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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David MacDonald pottery.

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Arts & Cultur e Other Summer Markets Salt Spring:

Tuesday Farmers Market in Centennial Park.

Tony's Tarts treats.

North Pender Island:

Saturdays at the Community Hall. An indoor winter market also runs in the off-season on Saturdays.

Galiano Island:

Saturdays at Lions Field.

Mayne Island: Saturdays at the Agricultural Hall.

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Gabriola Island: Saturdays at the Agricultural Hall.

Saturna Island: Saturdays at the General Store.

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Salt Spring Arts Council life drawing class at Mahon Hall.

The infusion of art into daily life is immediately evident on Salt Spring Island: coffee shops and financial institutions double as gallery space, while fine musicians from all genres perform at intimate local venues, community halls and the arts centre

called ArtSpring in Ganges.

Special events like the annual Easter Art Show or the second biennial Salt Spring Island Ceramic Awards, are another way to get a rich fine arts experience. The juried, B.C.wide ceramics show put on by the

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Salt Spring Island Potters' Guild runs at Mahon Hall from Oct. 4 to 14.

Then in the fall of 2019, it will be time for the third Salt Spring National Art Prize event, one of Canada's most exciting contemporary art competitions.

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Salt spring's vibrant scene

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Salt Spring artist Diana Dean, RCA.

Work by Salt Spring artists Judith Barnett and Melanie Thompson at a 2017 ArtCraft Showcase exhibition.

Waterfront Gallery Artist run gallery since 1978

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107 Purvis Lane (Beside Ganges Post Office) Salt Spring Island 250-537-4525 • www.waterfrontgallery.ca

The year 2018 is a special one for ArtCraft, the summerl-long show and sale of work by Gulf Islands artisans put on by the Salt Spring Arts Council.

"ArtCraft is the longest-running show of its kind in B.C.," says arts council president David Borrowman. "It turns 50 this year, making

it a robust youngster in Salt Spring terms. It's the quintessential craft show, representing over a hundred craftspeople and artisans annually.

In recent years ArtCraft has widened its appeal to include the fine arts in its Showcase series. Here’s to the next 50."

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Gumboot Gala at Salt Spring Folk Club.

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ArtSpring is the island's performing arts centre where many events take place. Whether taking in world-class performers in the 260-seat theatre or cutting-edge art exhibitions in the gallery spaces, island residents and visitors have access to an amazing offering of experiences.

ArtSpring is also an active community centre hosting island craft guilds, school displays and performances, and films and forums for non-profit organizations.

Famous musicians such as Raffi, Harry Manx, Bill Henderson and Valdy live on Salt Spring Island, but it’s just as likely that you’ll be smitten by the sounds of up-and-coming artists, who thrive on Salt Spring’s supportive creative atmosphere.

Fulford Hall is a venue for some terrific concerts and is also home to the Salt Spring Folk Club, a Monday-night series featuring top international acts and the legendary season-ending Gumboot Gala each spring.

The Gulf Islands share a rich literary scene, with many resident authors and a population that embraces visiting writers of all genres.

Literary happenings are regularly hosted at the Salt Spring Public Library, ArtSpring or bookstores on all islands.

Special events for book lovers include the mid-February Galiano Literary Festival, and Salt Spring Literacy’s Giant Book & Jewellery Sale in November.

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RECREATION Huge numbers of visitors are attracted to the Gulf Islands because of the outdoor recreational opportunities they offer.

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Whether you thrive while fishing or seeing wildlife out on the water, or while hiking on mountain or seaside trails, the islands are one giant healthy-living playground.

Bikes, kayaks and other equipment can be rented for land-and-sea exploration, and the

islands’ tour guides are ready to show you their secret spots.

And remember that many parts of the islands are within the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, and all are in the provincially mandated Islands Trust area, with its preserve-andprotect mandate.

Kayakers, cruisers and sailboats enjoy Gulf Islands waters.

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Boating & paddling through the islands Perfect spot for crafts of all kinds

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For those who can’t resist the call of the sea, there is no place better to explore their passions than the waters of the Gulf Islands. Recognized as one of the finest cruising areas in the world, the islands and surrounding Salish Sea present nautical challenges, interesting geographic features and all the necessary amenities.

“This is an area of the most spectacular scenery — and there’s lots of room for boats,” says Salt Spring sailor Roger Kibble.

“There are endless islands, trips and locations to go to. You could spend your whole life here sailing almost constantly and never be unsatisfied.”

Pleasure boaters of all kinds revel in the possibilities that unfold, and are enviably equipped to discover the many areas of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve that are marine access only.

Small craft are the ideal — and only — means of transport to places such as Russell Island. Located just off Salt

Spring’s southern shores, the popular picnic spot is home to a historic homestead farmed by Hawaiian and First Nations settlers during the 19th century.

Mooring buoys are located at other marine-access areas such as Sidney Spit, Beaumont Park on South Pender Island and Cabbage Island. Wallace, Prevost and Portland islands are all largely dedicated to parkland and all feature anchorage, boat-in campsites, walking trails and picnic areas.

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Well-established companies on each of the ferry-accessible islands rent kayaks and accessories, and provide transportation to and from convenient launch sites. They also offer a wide range of guided paddles, including introductory paddles, moonlight excursions and overnight adventures.

Whether it's a challenging multi-night trip or an afternoon introduction to the sport, the relatively calm seas and breathtaking highlights that can be found within easy paddling distance are sure to leave a lasting impression.

Marine-life tours are another option for enjoying the ultimate Gulf Islands experience.

People who like to fish will also be rewarded by outings on the ocean, or at St. Mary Lake on Salt Spring. Fishing licences are required and available through the Fisheries and Oceans Canada website for salt water and the B.C. environment ministry website for lake fishing.

On Salt Spring Island, Moby's Pub hosts an annual fishing derby on the Father's Day weekend. On Galiano Island, the Galiano Salmon Classic runs May 25-26 in 2018.

With youth safety in mind, life jackets for kids can be borrowed at Kanaka and Centennial docks on Salt Spring and at Montague Harbour on Galiano Island.

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With spectacular scenery, quiet side roads, and water and mountain vistas, the Gulf Islands are a natural choice for adventurous cyclists.

Most of the roads are considered moderate in difficulty, but be prepared for more than a few challenging hills.

As well, the major roads connecting the ferries and leading into the villages are shared with car traffic and can be busy and fairly narrow with small to non-existent shoulders.

Remember that bike helmets are mandatory in B.C.!

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For golfers wanting a little variety in their sport, golfing on the Gulf Islands is the answer. Salt Spring, Gabriola, Galiano and Pender islands all have challenging courses with amenities such as power cart rentals and food and refreshments available.

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Here's a few suggestions for outings on Salt Spring Island: • Ruckle Park’s mix of farmland, forest and ocean bluffs includes many inlets and sheltered areas along the island’s southern shore.

• Peter Arnell Park, located on a high ridge between Fulford and Ganges centres, has a network of trails that is perfect for anyone with a short amount of time or limited walking ability.

• Serious hikers won’t want to miss the view from Mount Erskine, which can be accessed from a marked trailhead on Collins Road. Visitors will be enchanted by tiny fairy doors set into the trees. The view from the peak is of

Vancouver Island, seen directly across Sansum Narrows and Stuart Channel.

Hikers should give themselves at least four hours for the round trip.

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Food & Drink Discovering a great place to eat or a novel taste sensation is one of the rewards of travelling in any part of the world. west coast cuisine, often made with locally grown and/or manufactured products.

If you don’t feel like a sit-down meal in a restaurant, there are several take-out options and grocery stores stocked with picnicking tourists in mind.

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On the Gulf Islands, there’s no shortage of unique restaurants and cafes to grab visitors’ interests and satisfy their appetites.

You won’t be inundated by fast food signs, but you will be able to sample delectable

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Islands have rich agricultural history

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Farming has been an island tradition since the first pioneers cleared land on Salt Spring in 1859.

Traditional farms included everything a family would need to survive the winter, plus excess produce, meat and dairy destined for the larger markets on Vancouver Island.

While the Gulf Islands’ demographics and culture have clearly changed since pioneer days, a strong movement is underway to protect small farms and increase the islands' use of local food sources. Early summer brings in sweet raspberries and strawberries, while late summer’s bounty can be found at roadside stands throughout the islands, with baskets of pears, bundles of garlic or bunches of tender new beets and

carrots available with payment at the “honour box.” Fresh eggs are available year round.

Salt Spring was B.C.’s foremost location for apple production until popularity shifted to the Okanagan region in the late 19th century. Today, local growers are reviving the islands’ farming heritage by recovering apple breeds in organic orchards. Celebrate their success and all things apple at the Salt Spring Apple Festival, held in 2018 on Sept. 30.

Evidence of the islands’ deep farming roots can also be seen at popular fall fair events held annually on Mayne, Pender and Salt Spring, and at Ruckle Heritage Farm Day on Salt Spring, which is on May 6 in 2018.

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tastes of THE islands For people who love good food — whether fresh, preserved, baked or served in a restaurant or cafe — the Gulf Islands are the place to be.

Island-made cheeses, chocolates, coffee, fish products, tofu, flour, gelato, pasta, spices and seasonings, jams, gourmet condiments, teas, breads and acres of farm products can be enjoyed here.

All of the islands’ farmers’ markets offer a chance to buy homegrown, home-baked or prepared-onthe-spot delicacies, and several Gulf Islands restaurants use locally grown foods whenever possible.

Fish and other forms of seafood are also plentiful on the islands, naturally. Visitors can stroll down to the docks or into specialty shops to see if a daily catch is available. Local restaurants also serve excellently prepared seafood.

Salt Spring lamb has long been famous and presented in fancy eateries near and far, but many other island products are now being “exported” and find themselves in high demand in off-island restaurants and stores, and through internet sales.

BEER, WINE & CIDER The Mediterranean climate of the Gulf Islands is ideal for growing grapes, so it's no surprise that the

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local food and drinks abound year-round

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islands’ wineries have been accumulating deserved acclaim and awards.

Salt Spring Island boasts three wineries: Mistaken Identity, on Norton Road in north Ganges, and Garry Oaks Estate Winery and Salt Spring Vineyards on Lee’s Hill in the Burgoyne Valley. Salt Spring Vineyards hosts outdoor live music in summer months, plus its famous Solstice Celebration in June and the Harvest Grape Stomp in October.

Salt Spring Island Ales is a longestablished craft brewery, also in the Burgoyne Valley, and Salt Spring Wild Cider, located just north of Ganges, released its first products in 2015.

Sea Star Vineyards is Pender Island’s award-winning winery.

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To fully experience all that Sidney and the surrounding region has to offer you need to spend at least two days to soak it all in.

Rich in history and surrounded in natural beauty, Sidney is the gateway to Vancouver Island. Complete with a vibrant boutique-shopping district (1) and many quaint dining options, you won’t know where to start. To complete the Sidney experience, Victoria Distillers (2), the only waterfront distillery on Vancouver Island offers daily tours and tastings. Complete with a cozy lounge and outdoor patio with sweeping views of Mount Baker and the Salish Sea, the distillery will impress even the most discerning libation connoisseur.

The waterfront in Sidney offers many experiences including the Town’s sculpture walk (3) and historic walking tour. Be sure to visit with local fisherman as you stroll down the iconic Sidney fishing pier (4). You can also hop on a whale watching (5) or guided kayak tour right from the waterfront with Sidney

Whale Watching. If you want to visit the nearby wine region, you can do so on your way to the world-famous Butchart Gardens, only a 15-minute drive from Sidney.

If you happen to be visiting during the summer season, you can enjoy a host of special events including the Sidney Street Market (Thursday nights June to September), Summer Sounds outdoor concerts (Sunday’s July & August) and the Torque Masters Car Show Extravaganza (August) just to name a few. Be sure to catch a show at Mary Winspear Centre (6), the art & culture hub of Sidney.

Sidney is known as Canada’s only Booktown so be sure to peruse the five independent bookstores during your visit. If you are bringing little ones, the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea (7) the BC Aviation Museum (8) and the Sidney Museum offer special hands-on experiences not to be missed!

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Cedar Beach Resort 1136 North End Rd 250-537-2205 Toll Free: 1-888-537-4366 info@saltspring-accommodations.com www.saltspring-accommodations.com We provide a range of rental options from tenting or RV-ing to fully upgraded cabins at rates starting as low as $35.00 per night. Our FAMILY resort, located on St. Mary Lake, is packed full of pleasures such as an in-ground pool, hot tub, private beach and beautiful sunsets.

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MINERAL SPRINGS RESORT 1460 N Beach Road | 250-537-4111 saltspringssparesort@gmail.com www.saltspringspa.com Set within 29 acres of lush subtropical rainforest the resort offers a getaway or romantic escape from everyday stresses.

Experience the only accommodation on Salt Spring Island offering access to the island’s famous healing mineral waters.

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175 Suffolk Road 250-537-2214 1-888-537-4854 info@lakeshoreonsaltspring.com Lakeshore on Salt Spring offers nine resort cottages, right on St. Mary Lake.

Our central location is close to all amenities, including tennis courts, golf course, and movie theatre. Enjoy our resort watercraft, swimming right off our dock, or just soaking up the sun.

Fireplaces, lake views and jacuzzi tubs available in select cottages. Phone or book online for reservations.

Fulford Harbour 250-653-4833 manager@rocksaltrestaurant.com www.rocksaltrestaurant.com We are a unique cafe and 55-seat licensed restaurant with a patio. Our menu features west coast comfort, vegetarian and GF options. Dinner specials nightly. Open 7 days a week; cafe: 7am-9pm, restaurant: 8am-9pm.

Join us for a meal before the ferry or call to order and have your meal on the boat!

Garden Faire Campground

124 Upper Ganges Road 250-537-5559 mobyspub@gmail.com www.mobyspub.ca This legendary Salt Spring landmark is the best place to meet people. We have a waterfront patio with spectacular views, weekly live entertainment, and the friendliest staff in B.C. The locals love our savoury menu, 14 craft beers on tap, pool table and the only dance floor on Salt Spring.

305 Rainbow Road 250-537-4346 www.gardenfaire.ca gardenfaire@saltspring.com Beautifully situated campsites in an old growth forest connecting to the ‘off leash’ Mouat Park Trails, just a 10-minute walk to all the amenities in downtown Ganges.

All the walk-in tent sites and the camper/ RV sites have fire rings. The water throughout the campground is good for drinking and there are water and electric hook-ups in the camper/RV sites. We are well supervised, and we welcome both children and camping friendly dogs.

Harbour House Hotel

121 Upper Ganges Road info@harbourhousessi.com 1-250-537-4700 Offering year round accommodation in a warm relaxing atmosphere, conveniently located overlooking Ganges Harbour.

Corporate & Group Rates • Retreats • Family Vacations • Honeymoon & Romantic Getaways • Weddings • Elopements Conference Space Available. See dining guide for Woodley’s.

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Embe Bakery 174 Fulford Ganges Road 250-537-5611 Fresh coffee and treats await you at the foot of Ganges Hill. The bakery is open Mon.-Sat. at 4:30 so you can get your coffee fix early! We offer breads, cookies, buns, 6 muffins, 7 types of danish, cinnamon buns, croissants, pastries, squares, cupcakes. At 10:00 a.m. you can grab a delicious selection of buns, flatbreads, bagels, cold beverages, coffees, spec coffees, teas, cake, pies, savouries, meat pies, sausage rolls, sandwiches, quiche etc.

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salt spring: ArtCraft 114 Rainbow Road 250-537-0899 ssartscouncil@shaw.ca ssartscouncil.com ArtCraft 2018 runs from June 8th until September 16th. Located in the heart of downtown Ganges in a wonderful, historic building, ArtCraft houses the work of almost 100 fine artists and craftspeople from the Gulf Islands, and is a “must” on any island visit. Open 7 days a week from 10am until 5pm at 114 Rainbow Rd.

GALLERY 8 RAZALI MAY #3104-115 Fulford Ganges Road Grace Point Square PH/FAX: 250-537-8822 Toll Free: 1-866-537-8822 art@gallery8saltspring.com www.artgallery8.com Gallery 8 represents many of the finest artists. The Gallery’s collection of art showcases the innovative work of these accomplished artists. We are proud to present the highest quality in painting, sculpture, glass art, pottery, jewellery and photography. Each year our artists offer the highest quality of artwork while continuing to explore fresh ideas and ways of expressing themselves.

Ocean Art Studio 19A-315 Upper Ganges Rd (Merchant Mews) 902-717-4246 www.oceanartstudio.com Specializing in boat portraits and travel memories.

The Glass Foundry 401 Upper Ganges Rd 250-537-9200 info@theglassfoundry.com A glassblowing studio/gallery which produces blown and cast art from recycled scrap glass. Tours, demonstrations, classes. Gallery open 10-5 daily.

Salt Spring Gallery of Fine Art 135 McPhillips Ave 250-931-0011 www.saltspringgallery.com Info@saltspringgallery.com Are you an art fan looking for fresh contemporary fine art? We showcase top-notch ceramics, painting, textile, glass, sculpture & jewelry since 2009 and are proud to be the island’s only artist owned co-operative. Come by, meet knowledgeable artists and take home some artful inspiration. Lively art openings & events happen throughout the year.

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PEGASUS GALLERY OF CANADIAN ART

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salt spring: Seaside at Mouat’s TOLL FREE: 1-800-668-6131 PH: 250-537-2421 E: info@pegasusgallery.ca W: www.pegasusgallery.ca Established in 1972, Pegasus Gallery offers Important Historical Canadian art including The Group of Seven, Robert Pilot, WJ Phillips, Sybil Andrews, The Beaver Hall Group and Cornelius Krieghoff. Pegasus also represents fine local Contemporary painters and sculptors as well as Contemporary and Historical Northwest Coast Native art and baskets.

REAL ESTATE salt spring:

Li Read – Your Salt Spring Realtor Sea to Sky Premier Properties #4-105 Rainbow Road 250-537-7647 LiRead33@gmail.ca www.liread.ca Li Read. Successfully connecting buyers with their special island property since 1989. Li, consistent top award winner, offers unparalleled market knowledge of inventory and trends, and caring expertise. Check out Liread.ca - visit her oceanview office in Seaside Ganges for real estate package & maps.

Paul Zolob – Royal LePage 342 Lower Ganges Road Serving Salt Spring & the Southern Gulf Islands, Duncan Realty, SALT SPRING BRANCH – Royal LePage 250-526-2626 paul@paulzolob.com www.paulzolob.com Let Paul help you turn your dreams into an address on one of the beautiful Gulf Islands. “There is a home for you on the Gulf Islands, no matter what your needs, we can find that perfect fit. Call me at 250-526-2626.”

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163 Fulford-Ganges Road 250-537-2553 www.ssbeachside.com Looking for that perfect place to get away and enjoy relaxing conversations where the ambiance is perfect and the view is stunning, it is BEACHSiDE Salt Spring Island. This beautifully remodelled beach front property includes the newly renovated BEACHSiDE Flat with spectacular sunrises, and a cosy cafe that serves up an atmosphere of camaraderie, healthy smoothies and more.

Salt Spring Island Parks and Recreation Commission (PARC) Rainbow Road Aquatic Centre 262 Rainbow Road 250-537-1402 www.ssiparc.ca Looking for recreation opportunities on Salt Spring? Visit us in person or call us at the Rainbow Road Aquatic Centre for information on swimming, recreation programs, trails, beach accesses and more.

Our website provides access to information on parks and trails, program schedules, online registration and the opportunity to reserve the use of PARC facilities.

DOCKSIDE COASTAL GOODS & RENTALS

161 Lower Ganges Road, Ganges Marina 250-930-2628 Enjoy the convenience of shopping for local foodstuffs and handcrafted creations at our oceanside shop in Ganges, or rent a scooter and visit the artists’ studios for yourself. Our small shop has a unique island feel and is open 7 days a week during the summer months. Come and explore Salt Spring with us! For scooter availability and reservations call 250-930-2628.

SALT SPRING ADVENTURE CO. 125 Rainbow Road & Ganges Marina 250-537-2764 info@saltspringadventures.com www.saltspringadventures.com Come adventure with us! Kayak tours, expeditions, courses and rentals. Amazing whale watching tours and marine safaris.

Paddleboard rentals, bike rentals, yoga and courses!

Salt Spring Golf & Country Club 805A Lower Ganges Road 250-537-2121 golf@saltspring.com www.saltspringgolf.com Our 9-hole, 3032-yard, par-36 course is open year round. We welcome both our members and the general public to come and enjoy our facilities which include a 250-yard driving range and practice putting green. This challenging course with a variety of lengths, accompanied by the gentle rolling terrain leads to a variety of different golf shots. Played by many and enjoyed by all, we invite you to give us a call and come play our hidden jewel.

Salt Spring Marina at Harbour's End 48° 51'N, 123° 28'W www.saltspringmarina.com 1-800-334-6629 Clean showers and laundry open to boaters 24/7, Moorage with power, water, ice, garbage drop off, wireless internet, Best views in the harbour, easy walk to village, Free shuttle bus to and from Country Grocer.

Shops & Services salt spring:

Salt Spring Communication Station TELUS authorized dealer 342 Lower Ganges Road 250-537-8371 Carrying a large variety of cell phones and electronic products. Cell phone cases & accessories, PC laptops, tv’s, network supplies, audio cables, boosters, drones and many other electronic items with a large selection of batteries. Stop in and see us. Store Hours Tues. - Fri. 10am - 5pm Sat. 9am - Noon

ACCOMMODATIONS SATURNA:

FOUR WINDS BED & BREAKFAST 443 East Point Road 250-539-5463 info@fourwindsb-b.com www.fourwindsb-b.com Four Winds Bed and Breakfast offers lovely, roomy one bedroom suites and a honeymoon suite. We are situated on the north side of Saturna with views of the North Shore and Cascade Range, Mount Baker and Tumbo Island Marine Park in the foreground.

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For information about the Southern Gulf Islands, log on to gulfislandstourism.com.

This website will give you a great feel of what to expect when you visit the islands.

Each of the Gulf Islands has its own unique aura.

If you don’t have time to visit them all in person this year be sure to take a trip through our site to discover the beauty of all the islands and decide which one to make your destination next year, or better yet, come visit us in the winter. We offer a warmer climate than most other destinations in Canada and also an ideal rural setting to plan events with the whole family.

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GALIANO ISLAND

MAYNE ISLAND

PENDER ISLANDS

SATURNA ISLAND

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This is no ordinary holiday getaway,

after all, you have earned a vacation in paradise If you are looking for that perfect place to get away and enjoy relaxing conversations where the ambiance is perfect and the view is stunning it is BEACHSiDE Salt Spring Island.

REVEL IN THE: • stunning sunrises • great conversations • enchanting atmosphere • kayaking and paddle board tours • quality apparel (sample complementary healthy drinks while browsing)

This beautifully remodelled beach front property includes the newly renovated BEACHSiDE Flat with spectacular sunrises, and a cosy cafe that serves up an atmosphere of camaraderie, healthy smoothies and more.

On the Sandy Beach, Downtown Ganges SSBEACHSiDE.com • 250-537-2553