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• Gulf Islands BC Vacation Packages
• See the B.C. Ferries Route Map
• B.C. Ferries schedule for Salt Spring destinations
• Harbour Air will fly you into Ganges by seaplane on one of their regular scheduled daily flights.
• Kenmore Air flies directly from Seattle to Salt Spring Island
• Victoria Express: Passenger travel only - 1 hour service for passengers only between Port Angeles and Victoria for $20 to $25 US round trip.
• Anacortes, WA ferry to Sidney, BC: a stress-free way to go.
• More ferry services between Seattle and Victoria
• Gulf Islands Water Taxi
  

Climate: Our climate is envied by the rest of the country.
We boast a moderate, sunny climate where seasons blend together almost imperceptibly. Fall rains announce the approach  of a winter that usually stays above the freezing level. Snowfalls are rare, and are beautifully clean, pristine and very short-lived when they do occur.

Salt Spring is in the Canadian  'Banana Belt" with a moderate, sunny climate,  and yes, we do grow bananas here. Plenty of sunshine, and approximately 36 inches. of rainfall per year. The island is a haven for year-round gardeners.
For more information:

• Read an Historical Account of Fruit Growing in the Gulf Islands, by local orchardist Harry Burton.
• Read about gardening in Salt Spring's Banana Belt from local expert "Banana Joe".
• Visit Apple Luscious Organic Orchards for a first-person account of fruit growing on Salt Spring Island
• Visit Salt Spring Seeds and see how many varieties of flowers and foods can be grown year-round.

Learn more about Salt Spring's many amenities and community services.