. Intro About the House/Rates Location/Transportation Local Environment Recreation From the living room Sun room Ponds Tide In The tide is out

Recreational Opportunities & Links (below)

. . Walking/Hiking: • Walk pleasant rural roads from house, little traffic • Nearby trail hiking • Several trail hikes available at island locations (map will be available) • Trail hiking on Vancouver Island • Beach hiking on Saltspring and other islands . Bicycling: • Saltspring is great for bicycle enthusiasts. Roads relatively flat near house. Excellent ride to north end of island. . Boating: • Canoe from front yard at moderate high tide • kayak and boat rentals available in Ganges • ride B.C. ferries to other Gulf Islands . Fitness/Sports: • Tennis courts nearby (1 km) • Running track nearby (1 km) • Golf course nearby (.5 km) • Fitness centre in Ganges Village . Points of Interest: • Mt. Maxwell - park and lookout • Ruckle Provincial Park - spectacular shore scenery, hikes • Famous Saltspring Saturday community market • Scenic roads, beaches, farms, and artist shops . Birding/Nature Watching: • at home • seashore/beaches - good for shorebirds and waterbirds • parks • Goldstream Park and other nearby Vancouver Is. parks • great nature trails around Victoria • whale-watching from Sydney . Swimming: • St. Marys Lake (4 km) • Cushion Lake (10 km) • Ocean beaches - Vesuvius (6 km), and others • Great swim from our dock at higher tides (very warm!) . Shopping/Museums/City Things: • Ganges Village - galleries and most other shops • Saturday markets • July Festival of the Arts • Summer Craft Fair • Victoria (1.5 hrs. away by car & ferry) • Nanaimo (1 hr. away by car & ferry) • Vancouver (3 hrs. away by car & ferry) Salt Spring Recreation Businesses Arts, Wine, Etc. Salt Spring Island Studio Tour The Salt Spring Studio Tour is an annual self-guided tour of more than 30 artist and artisan studios on the island. The arts and crafts are of exceptional quality and the tour also includes several farms and a vineyard. Island Gourmet Safaris Tel: 250-537-4118 Fax: 250-537-4158 Salt Spring Come take an all-day guided safari of Salt Spring and taste the products produced here. We have wine, beer, cheese, salmon, chocolate and more. We visit studios, review galleries and restaurants. Enjoy our island and enhance your stay here. Salt Spring Island Saturday Market Visit Canada's best loved outdoor arts, crafts, and farm market. Each Saturday, from March 22, 2008 through the last Saturday in October. From about 8:30 to 3:30, rain or shine. Oceanside at Centennial Park in the heart of Ganges on Salt Spring Island, in the Gulf Islands of British Columbia on Canada's west coast. For internationally acclaimed arts and crafts from Canada's "Island of the Arts". For potters, jewelers, fiber artists, woodworkers, and fine decorative arts. For farmstead cheeses, organic foods, music, and free festive fun. ArtCraft at Mahon Hall ArtCraft is an annual summer-long exhibition and sale of juried work created by artisans and artists of the southern Gulf Islands. It is a professional quality show that includes unique handcrafts of interest to all ages and budgets. Salt Spring Vineyards Ph: 250 -653 -WINE (9463) or email us at info@saltspringvineyards.com 151 Lee Road at the 1700 block Fulford Ganges Rd Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada V8K 2A5 Gary Oak Winery Garry Oaks Winery is located on a terraced ten-acre vineyard carved out of the south-facing gravel slopes overlooking the Burgoyne Valley on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada. Sailing Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd. Toll-free: 1-800-665-2628; tel: 1-250-656-2628 Sidney BC, P.O. Box 2532 Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd., established 1980, offers Sailing, Powerboating, home study Coastal Navigation. Canadian Yachting Association Member school. Examinations for Pleasure Craft Operator Card, VHF operator certificate. Benefit from private instruction aboard your own vessel. Sidney, Vancouver Island. Harbour's End Marine and Equipment Tel: 250-537-4202 122 Upper Ganges Rd Ganges ALACRITY Bob Jones - 35 ft sailboat c&c Phone: 250-537-5514 Caliente Ole Anderson - 38 ft Sailboat Phone:250-537-8814 L’ORENDA Don Mellor - 39 ft gaff-rigged yawl Phone: 250-538-0084 Kayaking Island Escapades Toll-free: 1-888-KAYAK-67; tel: 250-537-2553 Fax: 250-537-2532 163 Fulford-Ganges Rd Ganges Kayak tours and expeditions, sailing excursions, guided hikes, climbing, youth camps. Eco-tours to Costa Rica and B&B/Cottage getaways. Customized adventures for individuals, families, schools and special interest and business groups since 1991. Saltspring Kayaking Tel: 250-653-4222 Fax: 250-653-9111 2923 Fulford-Ganges Rd. Fulford Harbour SaltSpring Kayak and Cycle is a complete kayak centre on the wharf at Fulford Harbour adjacent to the BC Ferries Terminal. We offer guided day,sunset and full-moon paddles, sales of gently used kayaks, kayak rentals and courses for all ages.We also rent mountain bikes-come ride to Ruckle Park or paddle to the islands of Canada's newest National Park! Andale Kayaking Tel: 250 537-0700 1484 North Beach Road Salt Spring Island Salt Spring's north end kayaking connection - two kms. north of the Fernwood Dock on North Beach Road. Rentals, lessons, tours, kids boats. Wallace Island Marine Park is 1.5 km. away. A variety of drop off and pick up sites available. We make kayaking fun and safe! Sea Otter Kayaking Toll-free: 1-877-537-5678; tel: 537-5678 149 Lower Ganges Rd. Salt Spring Island Sea Otter Kayaking offers guided kayak tours ranging from 2 to 6 hrs. We provide unique fully catered multiday adventure kayaking tours for 3 to 7days. We offer top quality kayaks for rental to experienced kayakers. Gulf Island Kayaking Tel: 250-539-2442 Fax: 250-539-2442 Located at Montague Harbour Marina Gulf Island Kayaking is an owner-operated company offering tours throughout the Gulf Islands since 1982, and in beautiful Costa Rica since 1987. No Experience Necessary! We specialize in introducing beginners to sea kayaking. Join us for 3-6hr guided day tours or longer expeditions. Rentals and lessons also available. Salt Spring Adventure Company Toll-free: 1-877-537-2764; tel: 537-2764 #2-126 Upper Ganges Road (Office) Explore the natural and cultural wonders of Salt Spring Island BY LAND with our Sightseeing Tours. Visit the vineyards, parks and artisan studios. Or explore BY SEA in a kayak! Our kayaking adventures are suitable for any experience level. Mayne Island Kayak & Canoe Rentals Inc. Tel: 250-539-5599 Fax: 250-539-5599 411 Fernhill Road Kayaking at its best! • Tours • Rentals • Lessons • Sales • Bike Rentals • Complimentary ferry pick-up Fireplace Casa Blanca Bed &Breakfast and Kayak Rentals Tel: 250-247-9824 1707 El Verano Dr Tranquil setting with a temperate climate, perfect for kayaking and the ultimate island get-away. Kayak rentals/day trips. Canoe/bike rentals. Fishing Salt Spring Marine Rentals (and motor scooters) Great White Charters Tel: (250) 818-6050 1647 Alderwood Street Salt Spring Island Come experience the gulf islands by boat and enjoy the real gulf islands. Let local knowledged and experience guide throughout the Southern Gulf Islands. Historical and sightseeing tours aboard the 24ft Grady White will be an unforgettable experience! Rope'n & Reel'n Charters Proprieter Hal Keown has been fishing the waters around Salt Spring Island for years. His boat, a 24-foot Winner, is equipped with everything needed for a great fishing trip. Address: . Salt Spring Island BC Send an Email Send an Email (3) Telephone 1 250 537-9509 Wishin U Were Fishin This fresh water fishing company specializes in catching trout and bass. Address: . Salt Spring Island BC Send an Email Send an Email (1) Telephone 1 250 537-4049 South Saltspring Salmon Charters Explore the waters of Salt Spring Island with South Saltspring Salmon Charters. Take home a big catch, wildlife photos and great memories. Wildlife and Eco-tours are also offered. Half day or full day packages are available and include all fishing equipment. Address: . Salt Spring Island BC Telephone 1 250 653-4902 Herberg Charters Adventure cruises in the gulf islands and beyond. Mothership cruises, photography nature cruises available. Hourly, day trips or extended cruises. Address: 122 Upper Ganges Road Salt Spring Island BC V8K 2S2 Telephone 1 250 537-9321 Something Fishy, Bob Cat & Island K Salt Spring Marina Phone: LESLEY (250) 537-5810 www.saltspringmarina.com Lady Patrica Jim Spencer 36 ft wooden boat 250-537-2154 Silver Spoon Charters Mike Lane 250-653-4071 Golf Saltspring Golf and Country Club Toll-free: 1-866-211-2260; tel: 537-2121 805 Lower Ganges Rd Salt Spring Pender Island Golf & Country Club Tel: 250-629-6614 2305 Otter Bay Rd. Pender Island Riding, Bicycling, etc. Salt Spring Guided Rides Salt Spring Guided Rides offers seasonal horseback riding trips for groups of two to four people. The trips are guided at an easy pace and explore some spectacular scenery. Address: 121 Wright Road Salt Spring Island BC V8K 2H8 Telephone 1 250 537-5761 Saltspring Kayaking and Cycling 250-653-4222 Bicycle Shop 250-537-1544 Other Opportunities Salt Spring Island Karate Club Tel: 250-537-1155 141 Salt Spring Way The SaltSpring Karate Club welcomes students and adults from 10 to 100 years old. Learn how to defend your self while improving your health and fitness. Held Monday and Thursday nights at SaltSpring Elementary School. 6-7 pm & 7-8:30 pm. Ganges Yoga Studio Tel: 250-537-2444 Fax: 250-537-1944 3204-115 Fulford-Ganges Road Ganges Yoga Studio is serenely nestled above the town and harbour of Ganges. The intention of the studio is to offer a meeting place of like-minded souls to explore and discover healing practices of a physical and spiritual nature. North End Fitness 102 McPhillips Ave Phone: 537-5217 Full Fitness centre featuring cardio, weight stations, aerobics, infrared sauna. Non Members Welcome