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164 Fulford Ganges Road
Salt Spring Island, BC
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David Walls
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Fiona Walls
Cell 250-537-6331

Ask a visitor to Salt Spring Island
what they love most about this special place and they
will usually answer, "the people". The community
is very small and close-knit. It is like stepping back
in time for most city dwellers. Everyone knows everyone
else and a family dance is a night out on the town.
Services
Art & Culture
Recreation
There are three main communities
on Salt Spring Island: Vesuvius in the northwest, Fulford
in the south, and the Ganges, the commercial heart of
Salt Spring, in the centre.
You will find a full range of amenities on the island:
Medical facilities
There is a full coverage network of medical and alternative
practitioners serving the island including:
Animals
veterinary medicine
wildlife rehabilitation & a local SPCA
Support
Salt Spring is a true community,with its residents supporting
each other in many ways. Among the various means of
support offered on the island are:
Education
Salt Spring's education system is ranked one of the
best in the country. In addition to its top-rated public
facilities, parents may also choose from alternative
schooling programs such as Montessori and Waldorf. There
are also several day care and pre-school facilities,
including a co-operative pre-school.
Retail
Ganges, at the heart of Salt Spring, is the thriving
"downtown" core of the island. You will find
all of the basics here as well as a variety of specialty
shops. A sampling of the many conveniences includes:
grocery
stores
hardware stores
post offices
bakeries
liquor store
office supplies store
nurseries
art galleries
gift shops
clothing stores
pharmacies
photo finishing
restaurants
Technology
For those who wish to be away
from it all, yet still be electronically connected to
the rest of the world via the Internet, there are several
choices. From traditional dial-up accounts to high speed
ADSL, wireless, and one- or two-way sattelite, you will
have a choice of Internet connections and providers
on nearly every part of the island.
Salt Spring's claim to fame
is its artistic community. It has been rated one of
the top 10 artistic communities in Canada. For years
artists such as Robert Bateman and Carol Evans have
been inspired by the beauty and serenity of this special
place. Art lovers from around the world now flock to
Salt Spring to shop in its numerous galleries and private
artist studios.
ArtSpring
Salt Spring Island's premier venue for concerts, theatre,
and exhibitions.
Salt
Spring Market
The hugely popular Saturday market runs from April through
October in Ganges. Arrive early if you hope to get a
parking space. You'll find all sorts of arts, crafts,
food, and fun. Don't miss the marimba band!
Studio
Tour
The studio tour is a great way to acquaint yourself
with the local artisans. Visit them in their home studios
for a close-up look at the artists at work.
The
Driftwood
The Driftwood, Salt Spring's weekly newspaper, keeps
residents informed about international issues as well
as local news and events.
The island's extraordinary natural environment is an outdoor lover's paradise. Popular activities include:
Addtional recreational activities include:
Various clubs, sports, and lessons are also available on a wide range of subjects.