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Salt Spring Island:
Salt Spring Island is one of British Columbia`s most well known islands, one of the largest in both area and population. Famous for sunshine, scenery and art, often referred to as an `artist’s paradise`, inspired by the beauty and the tranquil lifestyle. Galleries and artisan studios in the villages and along the country roads offer everything from paintings, sculptures, and prints, to weaving, pottery, stained glass, basketry, and jewellery. ArtCraft, a summer-long exhibition and sale, showcases works by more than 250 Gulf Island artisans. With its lush vegetation and welcoming atmosphere it retains a rural feel.  The many farmer`s markets, craft fairs and art galleries located on the island are reminiscent of its large population of artisans and artists. The wellness movement is strong on Salt Spring Island and whether you are looking for yoga retreats and mineral spas, gentle outdoor activities, or simply absorbing the stunning scenery for a few days, Salt Spring Island is the perfect place to restore your personal balance. Boating is a popular pastime of locals and visitors alike and the island provides many harbours and moorings. Other water activities include swimming, wind surfing, fishing, sailing, kayaking and canoeing. Inland, there are many roads and trails to lure the hiker or biker. Charter a boat or privately owned water-taxi to explore one of the marine parks located on the uninhabited islands near Salt Spring. Kayak from sunrise to sunset, chosen by Canoe & Kayak magazine editors as one of its top paddling locations and described as a paddler's paradise - for beginners to the more advanced and notes that kayakers can become one with marine life like porpoise, seal and otters. There are many lakes for fishing, sailing, and wind surfing, or canoeing. Explore sunken wrecks at Princess Margaret Marine Park, one of several excellent diving locations accessible by boat. Saltspring is one of the regions most popular cycling destinations, where you can stop to pick berries, birdwatch or enjoy tempting treats at the various honor stands on the Island. Shop in Ganges at Artcraft, the summer-long arts and crafts fair, and quaint retail shops and galleries. The `Market in the Park` takes place every Saturday from April to October, rain or shine in Centennial Park, at the heart of Ganges. The market is filled with the colors and flavors of more than 100 vendors of all types and ages. The annual Studio Tour Map provides information on when the many local artisans including potters, weavers, glass blowers and painters, open their studios for tours. Theatre and live entertainment can be found year round. The setting is West Coast Canadian; forested islands, wide meadows and beautiful landscapes surrounded by an emerald ocean.
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