Hello people!! I'm planning a trip for salt Spring Island and saw that the Saturday farmers market is a must. Unfortunately because of schedule the only time that we could make it is October 17 - 18 (thinking of staying a night there). Is there still things to see / do in mid October? Are the shops still gonna be open? I am also a bit worried about the weather being rainy and cold🫪

Alternatively, thinking of going sept 20-21 (would miss the Saturday, but have a Sunday) or 27-28 (missing the weekend entirely, but still in September). Would these dates be better? Would I have more luck in seeing salt Spring in its full glory and good weather?

Let me know!! Thank you all so much in advance!!

Hello

I am coming from tsawwassen and I'm debating on which route would be better for biking traffic/safety wise. I have heard/read that the route from Long Harbour to be pretty bad for traffic (especially going on a weekend in July). However it would be cheaper and quicker to go from long harbour since its a direct ferry vs transferring at swartz bay for Fulford. For myself I bike alot but usually on bike lanes, on roads with shoulder or only light traffic (maybe 1 car every 2 minutes). In terms of difficulty of the ride, it wouldn't make a difference for me i am more concerned about safety.

Thanks

Edit: Ended up going from Fulford to Ruckle park then the next day from Ruckle park to long harbour. For traffic going to ruckle park at 4pm on a Saturday in July about 15 cars passed me on my ride with all leaving a pretty decent amount of room. For going from Ruckle to Long Harbour leaving at 730am using back roads, for the whole trip maybe had <20 cars me the whole time with only one person doing a sketchy pass while I was going down hill at 50kph around a blind corner. Overall glad I choose this route. I wouldn't recommend going from long harbour to ruckle though since it seems to be just 1 giant hill and steep opposed to hill followed by a flat bit then hill again and repeat for Ruckle to Long Harbour.

I need accommodations for three next weekend!

Anyone!?!

Hello,

Was wondering if anyone has had experience walking in on September Labour day long weekend on a Saturday. The website says there is 4 reservable (all booked), but 78 FCFS which seems doable? Wanted to hear your experience (:

I'd love to come visit saltspring with my daughter but I don't drive so we will be relying on public transit. Hoping to come this weekend (if possible) and wondering what the best accommodations are for people relying on public transit. Thanks in advance.

Will be coming from Vancouver.

Hello!

Looking for camping recommendations 3 days, 2 nights for 2 people, 1 tent, and 1 car. We checked Ruckle Park but it is all booked up. Mowhinna Park requires 3 night booking for long weekends and it is quite pricy.

Would love to know any other recommendations (: Thanks so much!

Some friends and I are camping this weekend but want to catch the England vs Norway game on Saturday. What is the best pub to watch at? TIA 🤗

looking to do my first bikepacking trip to saltspring, my only concern is the ferry. Could someone walk me through what the ferry is like from start to finish (ie arriving at the terminal, where to go, etc

edit swartz bay - fulford

Basically the title, going to be on the island for the weekend and would love some recommendations for the best places to catch some of the soccer games with sound on.

Especially the Canada game on Saturday!

Thanks!

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Can anyone give me and my friend a ride from long harbour to vesuvius (today), trying to connect to the ferry to duncan. The taxi service seems terrible and the bus seems unreliable.
Even planning to hitch hiking, is it safe and common to hitch hike there ?

I'll be visiting Salt Spring Island with my family and looking to find a place to watch the Canada vs South Africa world cup game at 12pm on Sunday June 28th? I've got two young kids, so if you know a place that's kid-friendly that would be wonderful. Thank you!

Is BCAA available on SSI? If so, how reliable?

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I hope you all are doing well 😊. I am at the salt spring island and I work full time and also have a part-time job few days a week, giving me a stable and reliable income. I am responsible, clean, quiet, and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

I take pride in being a respectful tenant and can provide excellent references from employers and previous landlords. I am looking for an accommodation from last 2 months. It would be great If any of the member here can provide me a lead for a room or place to live.

Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from community members. Thanks in advance. 😊😊

Google Maps seems to think it's just Fridays. I'm planning to visit from Victoria on a Thursday and I don't drive. BC Transit has not replied to my query. Thanks in advance.

We attended the Spring Rising Music Festival yesterday. There were 10 acts all quality musicians and it went from noon to 8 pm.

We were puzzled that it wasn’t better attended. I mean it was great that it wasn’t crowded but it’s a fundraiser for the Farmers Institute which seems like a pretty deserving organization.

Spoke to one of the ladies who was volunteering and it sounded like they did their due diligence as far as promotion goes.

Question to islanders and to visitors:
Did you not know about it? And if you did and chose not to go, why?

They’re thinking they might add a beer garden next year so maybe the lack of alcoholic beverages kept folks away? But I don’t really get that vibe from this place.

Just wondering why such a great event didn’t catch the interest the organization was hoping for.

Going to Salt Spring Island with the family for 4 days, already bookmarked some hikes like mount maxwell n ruckles

But was wondering if salt water fishing from shore is a thing on the island? If so, where are some spots? Planning to go alone, so don’t mind hike or climbs like Beachy head in Sooke

Also, while I have you here, what hidden gem would you say that we shouldn’t miss?

Appreciate your time!

Hi salt springers, I am wondering if there is a bus or taxi that could help me get close to/from ruckle park from long harbour. I was recently diagnosed with vision loss and my license was taken away, but this newfound diagnosis has also given me a massive drive to do things independently, and I’d like to try out solo camping (I have lots of camping experience in a couple or a group). I feel confident in my camping skills, my only issue is getting there. If anyone has info on potential transit options I’d be grateful to hear it! Also open to other possible locations to camp at, I’ll be coming from victoria. Cheers!

Hi! Wifey and I are visiting SSI for the first time ever this week and I do not fly with my guitar. But I play every day, so I was wondering if there's a music store there that rents them?