BC Ferries operates a scheduled ferry service between Tsawwassen (Vancouver) and Long Harbour on Salt Spring Island. Ticket sales and loading end 5 minutes before the scheduled sailing time for both vehicles and walk-on passengers.
How do you get to Salt Spring from Vancouver Island?
If you’re coming from the Victoria area on Vancouver Island. It’s also possible to come from mainland Vancouver by getting a BC Ferry from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay, then catching a BC Ferry to Salt Spring. – Departs BC Ferries Swartz Bay terminal and sails to Fulford Harbour at Salt Spring’s south end.
How long is the ferry from Salt Spring to Victoria?
The ferry ride is 35 minutes and the ferries run every two hours. On the weekends you should probably get to the ferry at least 30 to 45 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Do you need a car to get around Salt Spring Island?
Salt Spring Island is roughly 27 km (17 miles) long and 14 km (9 miles) wide – just 185 square km (74 square miles). You have many options for getting around Salt Spring Island – even if you don’t have or bring a car. These include cycling, car or scooter rental, taxis and our very own bus service.
Is Salt Spring Island worth visiting?
From hiking, kayaking and beachcombing to a vibrant arts-and-crafts scene, Salt Spring is an idyllic place for an island holiday. It’s one of the most beautiful places in Canada, actually! Even if you’re familiar with Salt Spring, it’s worth returning for another visit, as you’ll discover lots that’s new.
Where do you get the ferry to Salt Spring Island?
To get to our island, there are 3 Ferry Routes. Arrivals and Departures for Vancouver go via Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to Long Harbour. The Ferry from Crofton on Vancouver Island arrives at Vesuvius, and the Ferry from Swartz Bay near Victoria on Vancouver Island arrives via funky Fulford Harbour.
How many square miles is Salt Spring Island?
Salt Spring is roughly 27 km (17 miles) long and 14 km (9 miles) wide, which is 185 square km (74 square miles).
Where does the ferry land on Salt Spring Island?
Fulford Harbour terminal is located on the southeast side of Salt Spring Island at the southern end of Ganges Road. Sailings departing from Fulford Harbour provide service to Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island. Boarding is based on order of arrival at the terminal.
What celebrities live on Salt Spring Island?
In the Gulf Islands, Salt Spring Island is home to children’s performer Raffi and rocker Randy Bachman, as well as wildlife painter Robert Bateman.
What is Salt Spring Island known for?
Salt Spring Island offers all the attractions and charm which have made the Gulf Islands of British Columbia so very popular. Visitors come from far and wide for the Saturday Salt Spring Market, the farm tours, winery tours, the many art galleries and the unique local arts and crafts.
How many BC ferries are there?
Operations began in 1960 with just two ferries providing service on a single route. Today we have 35 ferries moving more than 22 million passengers and 8 million vehicles every year.
How long is the ferry ride from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay?
The travel time from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay is 1 hour and 35 minutes and BC Ferries provides frequent travel times on this route.
Does BC Ferries run on Christmas Day?
While Christmas Day is one of the lighter holiday sailing days for B.C. Ferries, the Queen of Cowichan sailing was filled with people toting presents destined for relatives on the mainland.
Can you drive on Salt Spring Island?
With a car, you can enjoy the entire island in a weekend. It takes about 45 minutes to drive from one end of Salt Spring Island to the other. The hilly roads are mostly paved.
