Question 1

How do I get to Salt Spring?

Accepted Answer

Check out this site with lots of detailed information on transportation options via ferry and seaplane: Salt Spring Market

Note: BC Ferries has 2 options for travel from Vancouver to Salt Spring Island :
purchase a "direct" ferry from Tsawwassen to Long Harbour (Salt Spring), or
purchase a "thru fare" ticket so you can travel between Vancouver (Tsawwassen) and Salt Spring Island via a connection at Victoria (Swartz Bay).  Read more detailed instructions on the BC Ferries website or contact their customer service: https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/ferry-fares/thru-fare

Question 2

Do I need a car on Salt Spring?

Accepted Answer

Though you can get around without a car (via walking/public bus/taxi), having a car makes it a lot easier for sighseeing around the island and outside of Ganges.  
 
If you do choose to come without a car, Ganges Village & Marina is only a 10 minute walk and has lots of restaurant options and shops to explore.  We also have 2 grocery stores within walking distance.  The BC Transit bus stops in front of the Tourist Centre in Ganges, which is again only a 10 minute walk.
 
You can also rent a car, scooter or bicycle on this island.  There is 1 taxi service on island (however they tend to be pricey).

Question 3

Do you have driving directions from the ferry?

Accepted Answer

Please see detailed driving directions on our LOCATION page.

Question 4

How far from town are you? Is it walkable?

Accepted Answer

We are a 10 minute walk from Ganges Village & Marina.  When you arrive, we can show you the "short-cut" route we prefer to take into town.

Question 5

How far are you from the seaplanes?

Accepted Answer

We are about a 12-minute walk from the seaplanes.

Question 6

Where can a rent a car, scooter, electric bikes, or bicycle on Salt Spring?

Accepted Answer

Car & scooter rentals
Bicycle and electric bike rental options

Question 7

Is there a taxi service on Salt Spring?

Accepted Answer

Silver Shadow Taxi

Question 8

Is there a public bus on Salt Spring?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Salt Spring Island BC Transit

How do I get to Salt Spring?

Do I need a car on Salt Spring?

Do you have driving directions from the ferry?

How far from town are you? Is it walkable?

How far are you from the seaplanes?

Where can a rent a car, scooter, electric bikes, or bicycle on Salt Spring?

Is there a taxi service on Salt Spring?

Is there a public bus on Salt Spring?

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