Road Trip Vancouver to Salt Spring – Gulf Islands

Vancouver Salt Spring Island
100
km
4h
drive
Summer
season

The Itinerary

The Southern Gulf Islands (Salt Spring, Galiano, Pender, Mayne, Saturna) between Vancouver and Victoria offer a mild microclimate, artisan culture and relaxed island lifestyle.

Salt Spring, the largest and most popular, hosts the Saturday Market (Apr–Oct, 130+ vendors), art galleries and organic farms (Salt Spring Cheese). Mt. Maxwell offers a panoramic view. Ruckle Provincial Park has a historic farm. To reach Salt Spring: ferry Tsawwassen → Long Harbour (2h direct) or via Swartz Bay.

Points of Interest

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    Salt Spring Saturday Market
    130+ vendeurs locaux, avr.–oct., l'événement clé.
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    Mount Maxwell
    Belvédère panoramique sur les Gulf Islands.
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    Salt Spring Cheese
    Fromagerie artisanale réputée, visites de ferme.
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    Ruckle Provincial Park
    Ferme historique 1872, camping côtier.

Fishing Spots Along the Route

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Alberta Creek
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Allan Creek
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Andrews Creek
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Angus Creek
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Anne Lake
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Annore Creek
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Askew Creek
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Austin Creek
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Protected areas along the route

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MOUNT MAXWELL PARK
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MOUNT ERSKINE PARK
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MOUNT MAXWELL ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
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BURGOYNE BAY PARK
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BALLINGALL ISLETS ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
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BEAVER POINT PARK
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RUCKLE PARK
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MONTAGUE HARBOUR MARINE PARK
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COLLINSON POINT PARK
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Musgrave Point (In Sansum Narrows)
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MOUNT TZUHALEM ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
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MOUNT TUAM ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
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Practical info
  • Departure Vancouver
  • Destination Salt Spring Island
  • Distance 100 km
  • Duration 4h
  • Category Short (< 100 km)
  • Best season Summer
Themes
island gastronomy cheese art Family Summer ferry

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