An exciting kick-off to the summer season here on the island is the annual Race Round Salt Spring. For 41 years, this sailing competition has attracted sailors from all of the world, who come to enjoy the gorgeous scenery and friendly hospitality of islanders. Over 100 boats will take part in this unique race that [...]
We are delighted to welcome visitors to the 9th annual Salt Spring PRIDE festival hosted by GLOSSI, (Gays and Lesbians of Salt Spring Island), a volunteer, non-profit association, established on the island in 1999. If you are visiting Salt Spring Island for GLOSSI's Gay Pride Parade come join us for a tour. Our tours offer [...]
In July sailors, boaters, and cruisers from all over the coast visit Salt Spring Island. Last month we were delighted to welcome the Spirit of Two Thousand Ten yacht and other sail boats, cruisers, and boaters which have been arriving into Ganges Harbour on Salt Spring Island throughout July. July and August are [...]
Lavender is in Bloom on Salt Spring Island throughout July and August This past weekend Sacred Mountain Lavender hosted a beautiful festival celebrating the lavender bloom on Salt Spring Island. This is the perfect time of year to visit the lavender farm, and our tours give guests a chance to see these spectacular [...]
June 27th, 2013 Mahon Hall in Ganges is hosting an amazing solo exhibition by local artist Carl Sean McMahon (aka CSM) June 14th-July 11th. Entitled 'Fractured Landscapes and Wildlife', the exhibit features a striking collection of pieces that demonstrate McMahon's signature fusion of household and industrial metals with the natural cedar wood of the Canadian [...]
June 15th, 2013 Check out this great news story featuring Salt Spring Dollars, our local currency! http://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=943057
May 18th, 2013 We are really excited about a new restaurant that has opened on Salt Spring. The Gathering is a community oriented cafe/restaurant whose main attraction is being a hub for board gaming! The idea is simple: come with your family, a group of friends, or just come by yourself, select one of the [...]