Where else but Salt Spring Island would you be offered an auric healing while browsing in a store chock full of pyramids and crystals? Of course I accepted the offer, thinking "Wow, I have landed in hippie heaven". And, with its community of artists, healers and activists, I was definitely in the middle of Hippie Heaven. There are so many magical, mystical things about Salt Spring…

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Unique Oceanfront Cabins on Salt Spring Island. Canada’s only seaside mineral springs resort is located on 29 acres of subtropical rainforest.

Salt Spring Island in British Columbia along Canada's west coast is home to old forest, spectacular ocean views, artists, artisan food producers, and an eclectic population

It seems like more than just a week ago that I was teaching in South Carolina. So much has changed in my city, my province, my country and the world since then. But it made me smile to open my sketchbook today and remember standing in the sun and showing my group how to create…

Leave your worries behind as you enjoy the beach and the local offerings

This guide to visiting Salt Spring Island in British Columbia, Canada has the best places to stay and things to do on Salt Spring Island.

Between Vancouver Island and the mainland lies the Strait of Georgia, where a string of islands are strewn like emeralds. One of these gems is Salt Spring Island. Part of the beautiful and idyllic southern Gulf Islands, Salt Spring Island is placed perfectly within a sun-dappled rain shadow. British Columbia’s Gulf Islands are, geologically speaking, […]

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This decidedly quirky island has much to offer from its whimsical art studios to its breathtaking hiking trails. Many a view can be found in this verdant

Sabina takes her inspiration from her relief printmaking background to this Gulf Island residence’s double-sided sliding door art panel. The sculptural

Biking on Salt Spring Island is particularly good in spring. There are two loop rides worth doing - 30 km north loop & a 50 km south loop.

If you are heading to Vancouver Island this Summer make sure to visit Salt Spring Island for a truly unique experience.

Wave Hill Farm located in Fulford on the south end of SSI

Local farms and the island's creative flair make for some delicious spots. See the best restaurants on Salt Spring Island each for a unique reason

Photos from a mini trip to Salt Spring Island at the beginning of November. Enjoy the beautiful ocean views and mystic forest scenes by photographers Jelger and Tanja.

Linear House is situated on a beautiful sixteen-acre farm on Salt Spring Island, the largest of the Gulf Islands in the Strait of Georgia between Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. Designed