Salt_Spring_Things_To_Do

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" height=157 BGCOLOR="#330000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <FONT SIZE="6" COLOR="#996600" FACE="French Script MT" ><B>~</B></FONT><B>Tranquility Cove Oceanfront</B><B>~</B></div> <div> <B>Your Salt Spring Oceanfront Vacation Destination</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="3" CELLPADDING="4" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="859" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#FFFBF0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#A0A0A4" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#330000 HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="68"><div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Home Page"><U><B>Home</B></U></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#330000><NOBR><div> <A HREF="id38.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Photo Gallery"><U><B>Photo Gallery</B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#330000 WIDTH="182"><div> <A HREF="tranquility_cove_ammenities_and_rates_for_vacation_rentals_on_salt_spring_island.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Salt_Spring_Vacation_Ammenities_Rates"><U><B>Ammenities</B></U></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#330000><NOBR><div> <A HREF="why_visit_salt_spring_island_british_columbia_canada_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Salt_Spring_Things_To_Do"><U><B>Things to Do</B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#330000 WIDTH="196"><div> <A HREF="how_to_get_to_tranquility_cove_salt_spring_island_british_columbia_canada_from_t.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Salt_Spring_Vacation_Location"><U><B>How to Get Here</B></U></A></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#330000 WIDTH="119"><div> <A HREF="tranquility_cove_contact_information.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Salt_Spring_Vacation_Contact"><U><B>Contact Us</B></U></A></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=323 BGCOLOR="#FFFBF0" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>Why Salt Spring Island?</B><B> </B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" ><IMG SRC="220b7240.jpg" border=0 width="439" height="292" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="5" VSPACE="0"></FONT>The environment on Salt Spring Island is one of a kind. A combination of breathtaking waterfront views, peace and serenity and friendly people make Salt Spring a relaxing and rejuvenating vacation destination.  The island offers many interesting things to do and see for all interests and energy levels including the <A HREF="#salt_spring_island_artist_studio_tour" TITLE="Salt_Spring_Things_To_Do"><U>Art Gallery</U></A><A HREF="#salt_spring_island_artist_studio_tour" TITLE="Salt_Spring_Things_To_Do"><U> tour</U></A>, the <A HREF="#the_saturday_market" TITLE="Salt_Spring_Things_To_Do"><U>Saturday market</U></A>, <A HREF="#kayaking___sailing" TITLE="Salt_Spring_Things_To_Do"><U>kayaking</U></A>, sailing, <A HREF="#golfing" TITLE="Salt_Spring_Things_To_Do"><U>golfing</U></A>, <A HREF="#cycling_tours" TITLE="Salt_Spring_Things_To_Do"><U>bike touring</U></A>, <A HREF="#wildlife_viewing" TITLE="Salt_Spring_Things_To_Do"><U>wildlife watching</U></A>, fishing and crabbing. As well, there are many tasty restaurants with fresh, locally provided foods and local pubs which offer an excellent opportunity to listen to the many talented musicians that live on Salt Spring. </div> <bR> <div> Salt Spring Island is renowned as a centre for the arts, a place where arts, crafts and culture flourish in a spectacular setting.  World renowned artists such as Robert Bateman, Jill  Louise Campbell, Valdy, Bill Henderson, and Randy Bachman are just a handful of the many talented group of artists and musicians that make Salt Spring Island their home. </div> <bR> <div> Tranquility Cove is conveniently located so that you and your family can easily enjoy all the sights, sounds, and tastes that Salt Spring and the Gulf Islands has to offer, yet still enjoy a private and peaceful setting. </div> <bR> <div> Check out this site for more detailed information on the <A HREF="http://www.saltspringguide.com/vacation.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.saltspringguide.com/vacation."><U><B>Salt Spring Island Vacation Planner. </B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>An Artist's Paradise...?</B></div> <bR> <div> Salt Spring Island is renowned as a centre for the arts, a place where arts, crafts and culture flourish in a spectacular setting. The setting is West Coast Canadian, forested islands surrounded by an emerald ocean. Artist's such as Robert Bateman, Jill Louise Campbell, Carol Evans, and many many more talented craftspeople and musicians make Salt Spring their creative home. <A HREF="http://www.gulfislands.net/calendar.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.gulfislands.net/calendar.html"><U>Special events</U></A> are a monthly occurance on Salt Spring, see what is happening this month!!</div> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="salt_spring_island_artist_studio_tour"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#993300" FACE="Arial" ><B><U>Salt Spring Island Artist Studio Tour</U></B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> This is a unique self-guided Studio Tour, a not-to-be-missed visit to 31 resident properties of artists and artisans, showcasing their individual talents and creations for your enjoyment and purchase. A free, easy to follow map is available at the Ganges Info Center, which will guide you to each individual studio and allow you the opportunity to "Take the Adventure and Make Your Discovery"</div> <bR> <div> <B>For information see their website at</B> <A HREF="http://www.saltspring.com/studiotour/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.saltspring.com/studiotour/"><U>Salt Spring Island Artist Studio Tour</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#993300" FACE="Arial" ><I><B> </B></I></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Art Spring</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="05f2c500.png" border=0 width="300" height="80" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="5" VSPACE="0"> is a community art centre open year round, and offers a variety of artistic works from artwork showings to theatre and concerts. </div> <bR> <div> <B>For Information visit their website at</B> <A HREF="http://www.artspring.ca/event.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.artspring.ca/event.htm"><U>ArtSpring</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>Graffiti Theatre</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="060ba5a0.jpg" border=0 width="186" height="90" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="5" VSPACE="0"> is a professional theatre company founded by three women who wanted to produce challenging, innovative, entertaining and thought provoking theatre</div> <bR> <div> <B>For Information visit their website at</B> <A HREF="http://www.graffititheatre.ca/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.graffititheatre.ca/"><U>Graffiti Theatre</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="the_saturday_market"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><B><U>The Saturday Market</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="05ec4450.png" border=0 width="196" height="69" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="5" VSPACE="0"></B>  is Canada's best loved outdoor arts, crafts, and farmers market.The market runs every Saturday, rain or shine, mid April to mid October, 8:30 to 3:30 pm.<B> </B>It is held in Centennial Park at the heart of Ganges, Salt Spring Island. For information on the Salt Spring Market, please click here --> <A HREF="http://www.saltspringmarket.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.saltspringmarket.com"><U>www.saltspringmarket.com</U></A></div> <bR> <div> The market is for internationally acclaimed arts and crafts, all locally produced on Canada's 'Island of the Arts'.  It is for potters, jewelers, fiber artists, woodworkers, and other creative folk who have made a name for themselves. </div> <bR> <div> The market is made up of local artists, farmers, and food vendors who have all 'made it, baked it, or grown it' themselves. This simple policy requirement is the essence of the market. Visitors are treated to local food, music and crafts, stemming from Salt Spring's unique brand of 'island ingenuity'. Salt Spring Island is known for being home to the greatest collection of artists in Canada and is also known as the "Organic Gardening Capital of Canada."</div> <bR> <div> There is something here for everyone. Since its origins as the local Gulf Island farmer's market, the Salt Spring Saturday Market has grown to near-bursting capacity.Now filled with the colors and flavors of more than 100 artisans of all types and ages, you'll find many are the same who contribute towards Salt Spring's international reputation. </div> <bR> <div> <B>For Information visit their website at </B> <A HREF="http://www.saltspringmarket.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.saltspringmarket.com/"><U>Salt Spring Saturday Market</U></A></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>I'd Like Some Fun & Exercise..</B><B>.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="cycling_tours"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#993300" FACE="Arial" ><B><U>Cycling & Walking Tours</U></B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> Fear not! There are plenty of wide open spaces to roam on the island. Salt Spring has many bike routes ranging in difficulty, with ampel opportunity to see the landscapes of the island. There are also many jogging paths and walking paths to take you down to the beachs and through the villages.  <B>For Rental Information </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.saltspring.com/sskayak/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.saltspring.com/sskayak/"><U>Salt Spring Kayaking and Cycling</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Ruckle Park Provincial Park</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="22123c20.jpg" border=0 width="291" height="194" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="5" VSPACE="0">Originally farmed by the Ruckle family who first settled in 1872, the park is at Beaver Point on the eastern corner of Salt Spring Island. The point is noted for its miniscule coves, rocky headlands and 7 km of shoreline. The park is a favourite with cyclists and youth groups. Walking trails are not well-developed but the coastline is open.</div> <bR> <div> <B>For Information visit their website at </B> <A HREF="http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/ruckle.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore"><U>Ruckle Park</U></A></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="519" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 18 WIDTH="294"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="18" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="294" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="214"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="18" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="214" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="golfing"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#993300" FACE="Arial" ><B><U>Golfing</U></B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="05ac5140.jpg" border=0 width="197" height="276" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="5" VSPACE="0"></B>And don't forget your clubs!  Salt Spring Island has Canada's only "Organic" Golf Course at the Blackburn Meadows Golf Club. This nine hole course can give you a light workout in the sunshine. </div> <bR> <div> <B>For Golf Course Location </B></div> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </B><A HREF="http://www.bmgcssi.com/golf/maps.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.bmgcssi.com/golf/maps.htm"><U>Blackburn Meadows Golf Club</U></A></div> <div> Salt Spring Island Golf & Country Club</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="523" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="204"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="204" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="308"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="308" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="wildlife_viewing"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#993300" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B><U>Wildlife Viewing</U></B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> ... and we're not just talking about the locals!  Salt Spring Island is home to a variety of birds, wildlife, and sea mammals including deer, bald eagles, blue herons, sea lions, and otters.  We even have the odd killer whale wander by. The sealife is both colorful and fascinating. </div> <div> <B>For Information on </B><B>Salt Spring Beaches  </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#111111" FACE="Times New Roman" ><A HREF="http://www.crd.bc.ca/ssiparc/explore.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.crd.bc.ca/ssiparc/explore.htm"><U>http://www.crd.bc.ca/ssiparc/explore.htm</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="kayaking___sailing"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#993300" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B><U>Kayaking </U></B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="06d17b50.jpg" border=0 width="279" height="181" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="5" VSPACE="0">If you want to have a more hands on experience with the sea, there are opportunities to kayak, canoe, or row boat around the various harbours and lagoons. </div> <bR> <div> <B>Rental Information</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.islandescapades.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.islandescapades.com/"><U>Island Escapades</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.saltspring.com/sskayak/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.saltspring.com/sskayak/"><U>Salt Spring Kayaking and Cycling</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.saltspring.com/kayaking/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.saltspring.com/kayaking/"><U>Sea Otter Kayaking</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.batstar.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.batstar.com"><U>Batstar Adventure Tours</U></A> Contact toll free at 877-449-1230</div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="570" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="277"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="277" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="282"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="16" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="282" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U> <A NAME="sailing"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></U></B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#993300" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B><U>Sailing</U></B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="06e17b80.jpg" border=0 width="279" height="184" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="0">For more serious ventures, you can also charter larger boats for fishing and cruising the islands. </div> <bR> <div> And don't forget to visit your local fisherman, who will have freshly caught crabs and oysters which you can enjoy with some wine and song over a warm fire on the beach.</div> <div>   </div> <div> <B>Rental Information</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Curlew II Sailing Charters -->Ph: (250) 537-7498</div> <div> <A HREF="http://saltspring.gulfislands.com/sailing/index.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://saltspring.gulfislands.com/sailin"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Welcome Aboard Sailing Charters & Instruction</U></A></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Big Catch Fishing Charter</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c811111100.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Something Fishy</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><U>Trail Rides</U></B></div> <bR> <div> Salt Spring also offers some beautiful riding trails through local valleys and forests. Information on this can be found by contacting Salt Spring Guided Rides at (250)537-5761.   </div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Winery Tour</U></B></div> <bR> <div> Salt Spring now has three wineries that will be offering their first groups of wines in the next few months. Visit the island and the wineries to sample some fine wine.</div> <bR> <div> Garry Oaks Winery</div> <div> Salt Spring Vineyards</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Children's Activities</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="2222ae00.jpg" border=0 width="298" height="224" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="5" VSPACE="0"></B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Times New Roman" >Salt Spring is an excellent place for your children to participate in local workshops and day camp activities oriented to foster their imagination and creative talents. </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Fables Cottage, www.fablescottage.com, offers workshops for kids all year-round. As well, there are opportunities to participate in Story Time at the local library. </div> <bR> <div> Salt Spring Island Daycare services are also available to offer you some child care flexibility and offer your children the chance to play with the locals, do arts and crafts and reading, under the careful supervision of the daycare staff.  </div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>