Welcome to Salt Spring Island, the largest of the Gulf islands, where the best of all worlds is within easy reach. Conveniently located between the Vancouver Mainland and Victoria, this is both a place of natural beauty and strong community. A special place where your family can grow in a safe and welcoming environment, or where retirement comes with as much or little as you wish. Where the air and the water are fresh and clean. Where recreation includes salt-water beaches, lakes, golf, scenic hiking and spectacular kayaking or sailing. And of course, with one of the mildest climates in Canada, your garden can be fantastic.

Salt Spring may be small, but it represents the best of all that Canada can be. Salt Spring Island ... it could be your home!

Live

Have it all. Live in an environment that offers a variety of housing options, little traffic, low crime rates, great schools, friendly neighbours and a few-minute drive to anywhere without traffic lights; a place where your voice matters, where you can make a difference. Hospital, schools, grocery stores, healthcare options, clubs; all the amenities of the city without the hassles. Immerse yourself in scenic beauty. Relax. Stretch out. Find your balance. Live!

Work

Salt Spring Island is a great place for entrepreneurs, artists, writers, and anyone who can work from home. Join them. Step out of the clutter; find your vision; see your way. Spend quality time with your loved ones instead of wasted hours commuting. Find success in a whole new way.

Play

Steeped in amazing natural surroundings and a vibrant artist culture, Salt Spring has something for everyone. Enjoy the Saturday Morning Artists Market, wander through our village and explore our galleries, bookstores, coffee shops and restaurants, all locally owned an operated. Take a hike at Duck Creek, Burgoyne Bay, Ruckle Park or Mount Erskine, to name just a few favourite scenic spots. Take the Art Studio Tour and visit with local working artisans. Experience cultural life: main stage and community theatre productions at Artspring, movies at the Fritz cinema.  Plus our fabulous beaches and swimming, great golf, kayaking, and sailing - spectacular, affordable and nearby. A lifestyle that offers a healthy balance between work, family and fun is reality on Salt Spring Island. It’s all within your reach.