How to Get Here
Michael Levy
The scenery alone makes getting to Salt Spring half the fun.
Though it is an island, Salt Spring is simple to get to. The hardest part will be making the decision of which option to choose . It is the most accessible of the Gulf Islands whether coming from Vancouver, Victoria or Seattle.
A leisurely ferry passage through the Gulf Islands competes with the jaw-dropping aerial views and the speed and convenience of catching a sea plane.
International flights land at Vancouver International Airport, a short drive from Tsawwassen ferry terminal connecting to Long Harbour. You can also arrive via the Victoria Intermational Airport , a short drive to Swartz Bay ferry terminal on Vancouver Island and the departure point for the 35 minute ferry to Fulford Harbour on Salt Spring. Watch for porpoises and whales!
Travel By Car, Foot or Bicycle
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 fromSwartz Bay near Victoria on Vancouver Island arrives via funky Fulford Harbour.
The Salt Spring Bus daily service meets most ferries and will transport you throughout the island. The busses are equipped to carry bicycles and all your gear! 1-250-538-4282.
BC Ferries
1-888-223-3779 or visit www.bcferries.com.
From Victoria
Drive north on the Pat Bay Highway (#17) to the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal. Take the ferry to Fulford Harbour (Salt Spring Island).
Details for the bus route to Swartz Bay from Victoria on the BC Transit website.
From Vancouver and the Fraser Valley
South on Oak Street to Highway 99 and follow the signs. Take Highway 99 to Highway 17. Travel southwest on Highway 17 to the Tsawwassen ferry terminal.
By transit from Vancouver, check the Translink web site for details on how best to navigate the sky-train and bus routes to get to Tsawwassen.
From the Airport and South Vancouver
Look for destination signs leaving the airport terminal and follow Highway 99 South to Highway 17. Follow Highway 17 to the Tsawwassen ferry terminal. Catch the ferry directly to Long Harbour (Salt Spring Island) or to Swartz Bay, with connections on the Fulford Harbour ferry to Salt Spring Island.
From Seattle
Head north on I-5 and cross the border at Blaine. Continue north on Highway 99 then take the exit for Tsawwassen and the ferries. Catch the ferry directly to Long Harbour (Salt Spring Island) or to Swartz Bay, with connections on the Fulford Harbour ferry to Salt Spring Island.
Travel By Air
Travelers can fly into Ganges Harbour from downtown Vancouver, the Vancouver International Airport and Seattle.
See our Sea Plane Business Listings
Travel By Water
Salt Spring is Boaters Paridise! We offer several full service marinas located in Ganges Harbour and Fulford Harbour. Those located in seaside village Ganges are within walking distance to shops, services, restaurants and our local Public Transit.
See our listings for:
Ganges Marina and
