Vancouver International Airport 2 hr 19
Portland Island (1 hr 30) Camping, park, and beach Mount Norman (1 hr 31) A 30-minute hike leads to the top of this 800-foot peak with sweeping views of surrounding isles. Raincoast Conservation Foundation (1 hr 5) Salmon, wildlife, killer whale, wolf, and grizzly bear Ruckle Provincial Park (3 min) Expansive wildlife viewing area made up of forests, rocky headlands, tiny coves & bays. Gulf Islands National Park Reserve (2 hr 10) Trails leading to viewpoints in park with rare birds, plants & marine life spread across 15 islands. Magic Lake (1 hr 31) BC Aviation Museum (1 hr 7) Museum housed in 3 airplane hangars exhibiting archives & aircraft from the 1900s to modern times. Ganges Harbour (21 min) Destination for recreational boating with several marinas, plus shops & restaurants along the shore. Prevost Island (2 hr 7) Sizable farmland island attracting visitors for canoe & kayak tours, swimming & camping. Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea (1 hr 9) Nonprofit aquarium exhibiting Salish Sea marine life & including a jellyfish tank & touch pools. Montague Harbour Marine Provincial Park (2 hr 6) Park, marina, camping, and beach Salt Spring Saturday Market (19 min) Stalls piled high with seasonal produce, alongside food carts & artisans selling pottery & jewelry. Stuart Island (1 hr 37) Mount Maxwell Provincial Park (39 min) Nature reserve with old-growth Douglas fir, salmon-bearing creeks & island views from Baynes Peak. |