Summer in the great Pacific Northwest Coast is a much awaited season. On Salt Spring, it's about Saturday Market, Tuesday farmers market, Wednesday Market...plus all the farmgate stands around the island...fresh & organic is the bounty! Don't forget to wander the Harbour House Hotel farm...visitors welcome! Their dining room offers that farm to plate goodness. Swimming in Cusheon Lake (beach access off Cusheon Lake Road), or in Weston Lake. Ocean swimming at Vesuvius Beach. Beachcombing at Fernwood Dock beach, at Drummond Children's Park, at Bader's Beach at end of Collins Road, at Beddis Beach...enjoy! Art expositions & craft fairs: ArtCraft showcases in Mahon Hall until mid-September. Gallery 8, Salt Spring Gallery of Fine Art, Pegasus Gallery of Canadian Art, Steffich Fine Art Gallery...plus art showings at Harbour House Hotel, Barb's Bakery, Cafe Talia, Penny's Pantry. Be inspired! Kayak & scooter rentals...go explore. Bike paths & off the main road explorations. Vineyard wine tastings (Garry Oak Winery, Salt Spring Vineyard, Mistaken Identity). Hiking/walking trails: Burgoyne Valley Park, Mt Maxwell, Ruckle Park, Mt Erskine, Channel Ridge trails, Duck Creek Walk...choices for novices & seasoned ramblers! Each Gulf Island has its special enclaves...all of the Gulf Islands offer that special serenity recharging...a sanctuary moment that also re-energizes. They are islands, & so the sea is a special part of the experience, whether by power or sail boat, or a kayak adventure...it all works in these protected boating waters of the Salish Sea. Say hello to the seals, sea lions, porpoises, orca whales, grey whales, otters, eagles, ospreys, gulls, and more that share our seaside adventures. A very special place, indeed! Welcome....