iSnare.com - Free Content Articles Directory
Authors Contents [Advanced Search][Add OpenSearch][Job Search]
Distribute your articles to thousands of article sites for only $2 and below! Read more...

Index  Travel
 

Saltspring Island – The Perfect Getaway

 
[ Contact the Author] [ Send to a Friend] [ Article Publisher] [Make PDF] [ Print] [ Bookmark & Share]
 
Read our Terms of Service before reprinting this article. The submitter specified above has claimed the rights to this article.
Ian Cunliffe

Saltspring Island is regarded by many to be one of the premiere getaway destinations on the west coast. Located between Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia, Saltspring Island maintains the perfect balance of easy accessibility and small town island feel. Just a short ferry ride from Tsawwassen and Victoria, Saltspring has managed to preserve the feeling or laid back, rural island charm.

With its stunning island beauty and one of the gentlest climates in North America it should come as no surprise that Saltspring Island is rated as the 3rd most desirable community to live in Canada. It is not uncommon for visitors to come for a relaxing getaway but wind up buying a piece of Saltspring real estate and turning into islanders themselves!

Saltspring Island activities are varied and numerous. You could:

•Take a moonlight kayak paddle

•Try beachcombing on some stunning west coast beaches

•enjoy some 4 star cuisine at one of Saltspring Island’s many restaurants

•get a massage and spa treatment

•enjoy an island art tour

•cycle the island on its many quiet back lane roads

•take a whale watching tour

•try your hand at fishing one of Saltspring Island’s several lakes

•enjoy a round of golf on one of the local courses

•spend an afternoon hiking one of Saltspring Island’s many parks

•find a bargain at the island’s fresh air craft and produce market

Finding accommodation on Saltspring Island is easy. The island has one of the highest numbers of Bed and Breakfasts per capita, with one to suit almost any budget from the cozy and quaint to the truly luxurious. The island also offers several quality hotels.

And getting to Saltspring Island is half the fun. The ferry ride from Tsawwassen or Victoria is relatively short and you will get to enjoy some truly pristine west coast scenery along the way!

With a vibrant art scene, colorful local characters and politics and rural charm, Saltspring Island is a little bit like finding yourself in Peter Mayle’s novel ‘A Year in Provence’. And just like the novel, you’ll undoubtedly be taken in by this island’s quirky local charm.

Important NoticeDISCLAIMER: All information, content, and data in this article are sole opinions and/or findings of the individual user or organization that registered and submitted this article at Isnare.com without any fee. The article is strictly for educational or entertainment purposes only and should not be used in any way, implemented or applied without consultation from a professional. We at Isnare.com do not, in anyway, contribute or include our own findings, facts and opinions in any articles presented in this site. Publishing this article does not constitute Isnare.com's support or sponsorship for this article. Isnare.com is an article publishing service. Please read our Terms of Service for more information.

Ian is a former Salt Spring Islander and has written many helpful articles for making the most of your visit to Salt Spring Island that can be found at http://www.saltspringislander.com.
Article Tags: island [See Dictionary], islands [See Dictionary], saltspring [See Dictionary]
Got a question about this article? Ask the community!
Article published on August 22, 2007 at Isnare.com
 
Rate this article:

Romantic Cabins in the Mountains of Oklahoma
Submitted by: Jed Jones

Close your eyes and envision you and your sweetie sitting side by side under a warm quilt while watching shooting stars flash across a nighttime sky...

Winter in Miami
Submitted by: Stephen A Daniels

While the rest of the country fights the cold, winter is the start of Miami's great weather On the southern tip of Florida, the city of Miami rests on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean...

Take in a Show in Bath
Submitted by: Mark Smalls

A weekend break in Bath has to be one of the most versatile UK weekend breaks you can take After all you've got the shops to browse round, the Roman Baths to see and the River Avon to go boating on...

Reasons to Visit the Royal Shakespeare Company
Submitted by: Mark Smalls

Stratford upon Avon is all about Shakespeare, of course You can visit his birthplace, you can see his grave, and you can also visit numerous other sites and venues that he is associated with...

January in New York City
Submitted by: Rosalie Scott

From cheaper flights and hotels to discount shopping and dining, travelling to New York after the holidays is a perfect way to see the city for a fraction of the regular price...

A Great Getaway for the Whole Family! Fly Fishing Vacation
Submitted by: Steven Magill

Are you planning to have a vacation and tired of the usual getaway spots that most people are going Would you like to have the kind of fun you’ve been wanting to experience...

What to do in Grampian Scotland
Submitted by: Stig Johanson

Have you been pondering lately the possibility of maybe taking a trip to a foreign country If so, I would highly recommend that you look into going to either Grampian, Scotland or Aberdeen, Scotland as there are so many fun things to see and do there...

Why Retire to Santa Fe, NM?
Submitted by: Frank OMAHONY

What makes Santa Fe one of the country’s most popular places to retire Is it the warm climate with its crystalline blue skies, magical high desert light and four gorgeous, easy-to-live-with seasons...

Vancouver BC Attractions
Submitted by: James J Clarkson

If you are visiting Vancouver for the first time, you may want to plan an itinerary so you can use the time available to its full potential...

Capture the Magic of Your Panama City Beach Vacation
Submitted by: Heather Walker

You’ve booked your airline tickets, reserved your hotel, and purchased the perfect bathing suit for your vacation on Panama City Beach...

What do I Wear For Beach Photos?
Submitted by: Heather Walker

With more and more families watching their budget, Panama City Beach, Florida has become an ever-popular family beach destination...

Places to Visit in Chicago
Submitted by: CD Mohatta

Chicago is one of the great American cities Chicago is known as the windy city...

Cool Things to Do After You Move to Cheyenne Wyoming
Submitted by: Shell Harris

Thinking of moving to Cheyenne Wyoming The following is a great list of things to do there...

Ski Resorts Of The French Alps
Submitted by: David Howard

The French Alps is easily one of the most popular skiing holiday destinations and with the wealth of resorts to choose from, entertains a diverse range of visitors throughout the year...

Where Can You Travel and Cruise During Winter?
Submitted by: Simon Johnnson

If winter is not an agreeable season for you, you should be able to come up with any excuse to escape it...

Isnare.com Footer Divider

© 2004-2009. Isnare Free Articles - An Isnare Online Technologies Free Articles Project. All Rights Reserved.   Privacy Policy