Salt Spring Island in 2 Days

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What you’ll do

Escape to Salt Spring Island for a two-day adventure filled with charm and creativity.

Meet artistic locals, explore vibrant markets, and taste some of the world’s best cheese.

There are many incredible dining experiences, and don’t miss the island’s famous apple orchards and cideries, where you can enjoy local craft ciders.

This picturesque island offers a perfect blend of culture, flavor, and natural beauty for a refreshing weekend getaway.

Day Total

74.4 km (46.2 mi)

1 hr 53 min

Disclaimer: Our Vancouver Island travel guide offers packed, detailed itineraries designed to help you make the most of your time exploring this beautiful and diverse region. Vancouver Island is vast, with countless sights to see and experiences to enjoy, so there is plenty of ground to cover. While our itineraries provide a full and exciting schedule, we encourage you to tailor your trip to fit your preferences.

Please keep in mind that driving distances between destinations can vary significantly. We recommend doing some research to understand the travel times between locations and planning your route accordingly. Our itineraries are meant to inspire your journey, allowing you the flexibility to make your trip as short, long, busy, or relaxed as you like.

Happy exploring!

Salt Spring Island is our favourite gulf island and we visit often.

You can get there on a BC Ferry from Victoria, Vancouver or Crofton. Keep in mind you may need to make ferry reservations or arrive early to ensure a spot.

You can also take a sea plane with Harbour Air from Vancouver or Victoria.

1

Tree House Cafe
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Charming treehouse café with live music
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$$
Restaurant Type
local
Direction

16.7 km (10.4 mi)

23 min

2

Ruckle Provincial Park
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Tranquil park for exploration
Category
Park
Direction

7.5 km (4.6 mi)

10 min

3

Salt Spring Island Cheese
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Artisan goat cheese on Salt Spring
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

18.2 km (11.3 mi)

32 min

4

Mount Maxwell Park Lookout
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Breathtaking summit views on Salt Spring Island
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

17.9 km (11.1 mi)

28 min

5

Salt Spring Brewing Co.
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Laid-back brewery on Salt Spring Island
Category
Brewery
Est. Price
$$
Direction

11.3 km (7 mi)

12 min

6

Moby's Pub
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Cozy pub with tasty food
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$$
Restaurant Type
local
Direction

2.9 km (1.8 mi)

6 min

7

The Sanctuary Retreat
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Treetop and forest style accomodations
Category
Hotel
Est. Price
$$
Direction

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