Region
Island Health
Location
Southern Gulf Islands, BC
Named by officers of the Hudson's Bay Company for the cold and briny saltwater springs on the north end of the island, Salt Spring Island is the largest and most visited of the Southern BC Gulf Islands. It's home to the biggest Gulf Island provincial campground, Ruckle Provincial Park. The island's shoreline is varied and beautiful, offering rocky shores, tidal pools to explore, shell beaches for beachcombing, and a wide variety of sandy beaches. Of the 22 ocean beaches, four are designated for swimming. Salt Spring Island is known as a centre for arts and crafts, and has an impressive selection of shops, restaurants, and tourist accommodations. The serene island offers a tranquil respite for solace-seeking travelers.