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Spring Island is the largest of the Southern Gulf Islands and
the one with the most varied facilities. At Salt
Spring's hub is the bustling village of Ganges with
supermarkets, stores, galleries, banks, and a wide selection
of restaurants and pubs with evening entertainment. If
you want night life, this is the closest the Gulf Islands get.
Ganges is also famous for its gigantic Saturday farmers'
market - a cornucopia of food, fabric, arts and music spilling
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Gulf Islands Photo
Gallery
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But
Salt Spring is not all bustle. There are a multitude of
quiet country byways, particularly at the north end. One
can drive to the top of Mount Maxwell for the spectacular
views overlooking the Fulford Valley, or spend time strolling
the homestead and beaches at Ruckle Park which has a
spectacular public campground. |
| Accommodation
is varied and plentiful as long as you book ahead during peak
seasons. Everything is available from top of the line
inns and resorts to bed & breakfasts and camping.
For outdoor
recreation, Salt Spring Island offers golf, sailing, tennis,
swimming, kayaking and more. There is even a movie
theatre, though it has the inevitable Gulf Island twist -
arrive early or you don't get the comfortable seats!
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