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 planning your visit to Salt
Spring Island
For many envious people, the dream west coast lifestyle is led by residents
of postcard-perfect Salt Spring Island. The best-known of British Columbia's Gulf Islands is inhabited by easygoing, green-oriented
freespirits and everyday folk of all ages who share one thing in common: they've opted out of the fast lane for life in
a largely unspoilt paradise rich in community spirit and brimming with forested trails, lovely beaches and see-forever vistas.
Salt Spring's natural beauty and mild climate encourages outdoor pursuits
like hiking, kayaking, golf, cycling, swimming, birding and beachcombing.
A high per-capita assortment of dining options, specialty food producers, bakeries, coffeeshops and farmers selling fresh-picked
organic produce reflect the island's passion for creature comforts. Factor in plentiful accommodations, spas, world-class arts, and a lively music and performing arts scene,
and it's no wonder the island is a mecca for visitors.
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airports serving Salt Spring Island |
| Vancouver International Airport |
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| Victoria Airport |
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Travelling from YVR to Salt Spring Island by
transit and ferry
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Outside the main terminal,
take the escalator
up to the
Canada Line Station.
Trains every 8 minutes approx
YVR AIRPORT to BRIDGEPORT
journey time about 7 minutes |
Purchase a 2-zone ticket from
the
platform ticket machine (cash/card)
Mon-Fri daytime
$8.75 adult, $7.50 concession
Evening/weekend
$7.50 adult, $6.75 concession
(see note ** below)
Valid for 90 minutes from time of issue |
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your 2-zone ticket is valid
providing you board the bus
within 90 minutes of buying your ticket.
On the bus, validate your ticket in
the ticket machine by the driver. |
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Purchase a walk-on fare at
the
ferry terminal before boarding.
Adult
$16.45 +5% fuel surcharge
Child
$8.20 + 5% fuel surcharge
For travel via Swartz Bay
remember to ask for a Throughfare ticket
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** Fare includes a $5.00
supplement for any journey starting from YVR Airport. The supplement does not apply on the return journey. |
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getting around by local public transit |
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From downtown Vancouver, the Swartz
Bay Express bus (route 70) operates every half hour to Swartz Bay Ferry terminal.
Typical
journey time is 60 minutes. |
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The following public transit routes operate on
Salt Spring Island
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Route 1 provides a local service around Ganges
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Route 2 operates between Ganges and Fulford Harbour (for
ferries to Swartz Bay)
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Route 3 operates between Ganges and Vesuvius Bay (for ferries
to Crofton)
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Route 4 operates between Ganges and
Long Harbour (for ferries to Tsawwassen)
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Route 5 operates between Ganges and
Fernwood.
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Download the latest
Rider's Guide
(Summer 2011)
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Taxis are
available from two companies, both based in Ganges on Salt Spring Island:
Amber
Cab Company - telephone 1-250-537-3277
Silver Shadow Taxi Ltd - telephone 1-250-537-3030
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Gulf Islands Water Taxi is based in Ganges Harbour, Salt Spring Island.
They provide a year-round service catering for
schoolchildren from the outlying islands, also an island-hopper service during the summer months.
Call 1-250-537-2510 for details
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island
transport solutions
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Island
Transport Solutions is not responsible for the content of external web pages.
We recommend that you always check
the operator's website for possible changes before travelling.
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