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Travel Note
Traveling to Salt Spring Island
BC Ferry System *IMPORTANT* Book your ferry reservations well in advance. Reservations are currently available to book for Summer 2026. The BC ferries fill up quickly in the summer months, so please be mindful to book as early as possible. BC Ferries Website: www.bcferries.com Driving From Seattle Best Route: To reach Salt Spring Island from Seattle, the fastest route is to drive north across the Canadian Border to the Vancouver, BC Tsawwassen ferry terminal. Take the ferry from Tsawassen to Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour). When booking, look for the category “Southern Gulf Islands” on the BC Ferries website. Driving to the Tsawassen terminal takes about 3 hours, depending on border wait times, and the ferry ride is roughly 1.5–2 hours. Once you arrive at Long Harbour, it’s just a short drive to the town of Ganges and the rest of the island. Flying Fly into Vancouver, BC International Airport. Drive to Vancouver, BC Tsawwassen ferry terminal, then take the ferry to Salt Spring Island (Long Harbour). When booking, look for the category “Southern Gulf Islands” on the BC Ferries website. Additional Ferry Routes From the Vancouver, BC Tsawwassen ferry terminal, take the ferry to Victoria (Swartz Bay). From Swartz Bay, it’s a another ferry hop to Salt Spring Island (Fulford Harbour).
Travel Note
Getting Around the Island
Having a car on Salt Spring Island is highly recommended. It makes exploring the beaches, lakes, markets, and hidden gems so much easier. If you’re flying in from out of town, we suggest renting a car in Vancouver before catching the ferry, so you can fully enjoy everything the island has to offer without worrying about transportation.
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Accommodations
As a popular summer destination, accommodations can book up quickly, so we recommend reserving as early as possible. Options range from cozy cabins and boutique hotels to charming B&Bs and vacation rentals across the island. The wedding venue is located on the north end of the island. We recommend booking accommodations on the northern two thirds of the island for convenience, but anywhere on the island will be feasible. Below is a link to several accommodations options recommended to us by locals. https://tinyurl.com/38n9t95r *PLEASE READ* *Note that when searching for stays on Salt Spring Island, many options will populate that are not on the island. Given limited ferry schedules, it is necessary to stay on the island, not Vancouver Island or surrounding islands. We have pre-booked eight two-bedroom cottages at the Cottages on Salt Spring Island located on Bullock Lake. They range from $1,600-$2,000 for three nights (3-night minimum required). If you are interested in booking one of these cabins, please text us, and we can send you more information. Please let us know by February 1st, 2026 if you are interested. Sam: 206.832.6997 Jenny: 360.298.4014 Cottages website: https://cottagesonsaltspring.com/