Salt Spring Island is part of the Southern Gulf Islands in British Columbia, to the east of Vancouver Island. Salt Spring has several beaches, two golf courses and a number of hiking trails to suit walkers of all levels. The island's Saturday Market, running from May to October, offers arts, crafts, jewelry and organic foods. Visit the island and choose from a range of hotels, offering amenities including spa treatments, fine dining and outdoor games.
The Salt Spring Harbour House has 36 rooms at its location at Ganges Harbour, many with large balconies and ocean views. Some may include a fireplace or whirlpool bathtub. Amenities include a lounge bar and the Harbour House Restaurant, which serves organic food on its patio with ocean views. Take a tour of the hotel’s organic farm, or try a yoga session in a quiet sanctuary facing the gardens. Play golf at Blackburn Meadows or enjoy a meal with live music at the Tree House Cafe, both of which are within minutes of the accommodation.
Hastings House offers a country-house experience with spa and restaurant facilities on its 22-acre site. You are accommodated in rooms and suites spread across seven sites on the estate, with a Sussex-style Manor House providing a location for cocktails and dinner. The hotel has an extensive menu and award-winning wine cellar. Ask for a gourmet picnic basket after walking the hotel’s wooded trails, or enjoy a complimentary afternoon tea. Spa treatments include shiatsu massage, body wraps, facials and massage training for couples. Spend an afternoon in nearby Ganges, visiting the library or shopping in its department stores.
Enjoy breakfast and a range of spa treatments at the Wetherly Inn and Spa. Book rooms either in the main house or in an adjoining cottage. The inn has numerous places for you to relax, including a swimming pool, flower and herb gardens, a pond and waterfall, and room balconies. Use the inn as a base to try out nearby golfing and fishing facilities, or tour the studios of local artists, such as Robert Bateman and Carol Evans.
The Frog Hollow Guest House is about a 10-minute drive from the town of Ganges. It is set in a secluded five-acre setting with pastures, pond and a large hot-tub. Keep active and use the croquet, bocce and Frisbee golf equipment provided. Enjoy the parks, beaches and hiking trails nearby, or visit the range of shops and galleries spread across the island.
