Salt Spring Island Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in British Columbia, Canada
About Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring Island was first called Saltspring (one word) Island by Governor James Douglas in 1853. He believed that the Salt Springs in the North of the Island would bring great wealth to the Island. It was also known by a few other names during the early years: Klaathem (Cowichan Indian word forSalt), Chuam, Tuam, and Admiral Island. Saltspring was the official name as recorded by the Geographic Board of Canada in 1905. However, Canada Post and many locals used (and still use) the name Salt Spring (2 words) Island. It is frequently abbreviated as SSI. Salt Spring Island was first settled by non-First Nations people in 1859, primarily by farmers. In the early years it was settled by many different groups including a number of African-Americans and then a number of Hawaiians and settled on
Top Attractions in Salt Spring Island
Explore the best things to see and do in Salt Spring Island:
- ★Beachside
- ★Mount Maxwell Park
- ★Sacred Mountain Lavender
- ★Salt Spring Centre of Yoga
- ★Salt Spring Island Golf Club
- ★Scenic plane ride
Where to Eat in Salt Spring Island
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Al's Gourmet Falafel & Fries
- 🍴Embe Bakery
- 🍴Express Sushi2go
- 🍴Fernwood Road Cafe
- 🍴House Piccolo
- 🍴Morningside Organic Bakery and Café
Where to Stay in Salt Spring Island
- 🏨Garden Faire Campground
- 🏨Harbour House Hotel
- 🏨Hastings House
Salt Spring Island Travel Guide Sections
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