The Centre is located on one of the most beautiful islands in Canada.
With its mountains, fertile valleys and beaches, and its organic farms, restaurants, and art galleries, Salt Spring Island attracts thousands of visitors each summer who come to hike or cycle or simply stroll through the famous Saturday market.
Walks and Hikes
Mount Erskine
A nice day hike with great views. Keep your eyes open for fairies!
From Ganges take Rainbow Road until it becomes Collins Road. Park at the trailhead on the east side of the road.
Ruckle Park
Hike around a historic farm or opt for a more leisurely time at the beach.
Go to the end of Beaver Point Road.
Mount Maxwell
Hike to the top for spectacular views of Fulford Valley, Vancouver Island, the San Juan Islands, Olympic Mountains and Mount Baker.
From Fulford-Ganges Road, go northwest on Dukes Road until you reach Seymour Heights Road (about 1.8 km). Follow Seymour Heights about 0.7 km and park just before Armand Way branches off to the left. Walk to the end of Seymour Heights (0.9 km), the trailhead is on the right (west) side.
Southey Point
One of the island’s popular sunset viewing spots. Despite its name, it’s actually the farthest north point of the island.
Take North End Road, turn right on Southey Point Road, left on Arbutus Road–park at the end of the road.
Go For a Swim
Blackburn Lake
A stones throw from the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga, Blackburn Lake is a great spot to cool off on a hot summer day. Clothing optional.
From The Centre, turn right on Blackburn Road and drive to Fulford-Ganges Road. Turn right and then another right soon after, opposite the Cedar View Mobile Home Park.
Cusheon Lake
If clothing optional isn’t your cup of tea, then Cusheon Lake is the second closest lake to the Centre. Also very beautiful and equally refreshing.
From The Centre, turn right on Blackburn Road and drive to Fulford-Ganges Road. Turn left then a quick right onto Cusheon Lake Road. Drive until you see the public dock on your right.
Head Into Town
Ganges
Salt Spring’s central community, this bustling metropolis is the Gulf Islands’ only “town.” The town offers funky shops, restaurants, cafes, book stores, galleries, groceries, and more. Don’t miss the famous Saturday Farmers Market in the summer and fall.
Fulford
This funky village has a wonderful collection of unique shops and cafes for its size. It’s also home to one of the island’s three ferry terminals.
