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Boat and Fishing Charters
Cycling
Golf
Hiking and Parks
Horses
Kayaking
Marinas
Ocean & Lake Access
Pool
Tennis

 Lorenda Sailing, Ganges
Sail a classic 40' yawl. Comfortable, spacious, and safe. Located at Moby's Pub. Don Mellor.
Phone: (250) 538-0084

Big Catch Fishing Charters
Specialising in salmon fishing, sight seeing. Fully equipped boats, all tackle and bait supplied.
Phone: (250) 538-0639
Cell: (250) 538-7872

Salt Spring Marine, Car & Truck Rentals Ltd.
Boat and scooter rentals. Fifteen foot aluminum boat with 15 horse power outboards. Hourly, daily, weekly rates.
Phone: (250) 537-5464
Cell: (250) 537-3122
jaysmall@telus.net

Gulf Islands Water Taxi
Forty passenger vessels available for charters and tours. Emergency service 24 hours, connecting Salt Spring Island with the Galiano, Mayne and Pender Islands.
Phone: (250 537-2510
watertaxi@saltspring.com
 

Salt Spring Island is notorious for its scenic beauty, mild weather and natural surroundings, and there is no better way to see it all up close than by bicycle. A most popular activity throughout the summer, cycling on Salt Spring is considered an intermediate level, as are many of the Gulf Islands. Mountain biking is particularly popular on Mount Maxwell and several other locations around the island.

Salt Spring Kayaking at the Fulford Wharf rents bicycles (250) 653-4222.The Bicycle Shop in Ganges may be contacted at (250) 537-1544. Scooter rentals are available at Salt Spring Marine, Car & Truck Rentals Ltd. at (250) 537-5464

If golf is your passion there are two golf courses on Salt Spring Island.

Blackburn Meadows Golf Club
This course is conveniently located mid-island, south of Ganges. Of particular note is Blackburn Lake which surrounds one side of the course. Coffee and gift/proshop at clubhouse. Ages 6 and up and family packages are available.
Phone: (250) 537-1707

Salt Spring Island Golf and Country Club
Established in 1928 this is a 3,039 yard, 9 hole golf course for all ages and abilities. All services. Fully licensed restaurant called the Falconshead Grill & Bar is member owned and the public is welcome.
Office phone: (250) 537-1707
Falconshead Grill & Bar: (250) 537-1760
 

Bryant Hill Park  (access via the south side of Peter Arnell Park) Eighty acres with spectacular mountain and valley views as well as Ford Lake.

Burgoyne Bay 30 minutes (access from the end of Burgoyne Bay Road is well signed) Lovely walk above the ocean leads to a point with a view to Vancouver Island. Remains of homes from the '60's barely visible.

Centennial Park (waterfront center Ganges) Playground, waterfront boardwalk, band shell, picnic tables, theatre and music in the summer.

Churchill Road 10 minutes (access on Long Harbour Road and Churchill Road)

Drummond Park (on the left side of Isabella Point Road) Petroglyph, children's play area, picnic area, sandy beach at lower tide.

Duck Creek Park 45 minute loop (access by Vesuvius Bay Road between Broadwell and Sunset Roads) Shaded creek and open meadow trails.

Dunbabin Park 15 minutes (access 500 m. either east or south of the corner of Robinson and Stark roads) One way trail through temperate rain forest along Dubabin Creek.

Fern Creek Park 25 minutes (off Isabella Point Road south of Drummond Park) A walk through a deep gorge carpeted with vibrant ferns.

Grace Point Walkway 5 minutes (access from boardwalk on Grace Point Square) Boardwalk with an outlook on the marina in Ganges.

Jack Foster Trail 4 km. (access is by the East side of Southey Point Road at intersection with the North End Road) This trails goes to shore and then south (at low tide only) and then joins another trail that returns to the North End Road.

Mill Farm CRD Park Reserve (12 km along the Musgrave Road) Remains of early twentieth century farm and mill with trails leading to the top of Mount Bruce.

Mouat Park 30 minutes (access from Artspring) Trail leads to disc golf and follows creek to the Recycling Depot. No overnight camping.

Mount Erskine Trail 45 minutes or more (access on east side of Collins Road) Steep hike to top of Mount Erskine with stunning views. Famous for the 7 magical elf doors located in sundry trees and rock faces on varying parts of the trails.

Mount Maxwell Provincial Park 20 minutes (at end of Mount Maxwell Road) Network of hiking trails with fabulous views of the Burgoyne Valley. Day park with picnic tables. No overnight camping.

Musgrave Green Belt (left side of Musgrave Road 200 m. before the landing) Short trail leads to a waterfall.

Peter Arnell Park 30 minutes (access on both sides of Stewart Road) Loop trail on east side of Stewart Road.

Portlock Park (access the intersection of Vesuvius Bay and Lower Ganges roads) Tennis courts, athletic fields, track, Recreation Offices.

Quarry Drive Park 10 minutes (access near 241 Quarry Drive) A vigorous walk down to the beach with access at low tide to Booth Canal.

Rotary Maritime Park (beside Thrifty Foods) Waterfront board walks and dock with statuary.

Ruckle Provincial Park (at end of Beaver Point Road) Best known as the second oldest operating farm in British Columbia, established in the late 1800's. Today, the park features a beautiful and well-serviced walk-in campground, with barbecue pits, walking trails and lots of beach access, and a visitor's center to the farmhouse and grounds. This 1200 acres of waterfront was offered by the Ruckle family and purchased for $750,000.