Consult your Canadian Hydrographic Service Marine Chart (see #3462 or #3463 ) for navigation information.

Salt Spring Island is located in the sheltered waters of the southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia, off the west coast of Canada. Because of it's close proximity to Vancouver Island, Salt Spring is the most accessible of the Gulf chain of islands, with the most frequent ferry sailings on three routes to three ferry terminals. BC Ferries links Fulford Harbour with Swartz Bay (near Sidney), and also links Vesuvius to Crofton on Vancouver Island. There's a BC Ferries dock in nearby Long Harbour with links to both Swartz Bay on Vancouver Island and Tsawwassen on the BC mainland. Float planes also link the village of Ganges with Vancouver and Seattle.

On Salt Spring Island, all roads lead to the village of Ganges, in mid-island, the biggest town in the Gulf Islands. There are more shops, services, amenities, restaurants, and galleries in Ganges than on any other island. After browsing the galleries, walk down to the water for lunch.

Salt Spring Island even has it's own currency! Salt Spring Island Dollars are available on a one-to-one exchange with the Canadian Dollar and accepted on Salt Spring on the same basis as the national currency. The goal of the local currency, which was introduced to the island in September 2001, is to raise funds for worthwhile community projects while promoting local commerce and goodwill. Limited editions of Salt Spring Island art are featured on the back of the notes, which help to make the bills collectable after the two-year expiry date. The not-for-profit Salt Spring Island Monetary Foundation facilitates the process of returning the proceeds of the venture back to the community. Legally considered gift certificates, the Salt Spring Island Dollar is Canada's only local legal-tender currency in circulation.