111 Saltair Lane • 250-653-4688 • @solacespa
For over 20 years, Solace Organic Spa has been a haven for relaxation — offering a private Forest Hydrotherapy Circuit with cedar sauna, hot tub, and cold plunge, alongside holistic massages, facials, and nourishing spa treatments nestled in nature. A Salt Spring essential.
142 Lawnhill Drive • 778-869-3370 • @arbutusview
Nestled in the heart of nature, Arbutus View Thermal Spa offers two private thermal circuits — Nordic and Arbutus — each with a sauna, hot tub, cold plunge, and shower, set against a stunning old-growth forest backdrop. All bookings are completely private. Dog-friendly and clothing optional — a truly restorative Salt Spring experience.
355 Blackburn Road • 250-537-2326 • @saltspringcentre
Founded in 1981, the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga is a non-profit educational and spiritual retreat centre on 69 acres — the west coast of Canada's longest running spiritual and wellness retreat centre, dedicated to teaching the core principles of yoga: peace, resilience, and belonging. Retreats, classes, karma yoga, and community — deeply rooted in island life.
262 Rainbow Road • 250-537-1402 • @ssiparc
Rainbow Recreation Centre offers a 25-metre, six-lane swimming pool for both leisure and lap swimming, with aquatic fitness classes six days a week, a hot tub, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Open seven days a week and just a short walk from Ganges — Salt Spring's go-to hub for fitness and recreation
Salt Spring Island • 250-886-6269 • @consciousequine
Founded by Juliana Brossolette, Conscious Equine Connections offers horse-powered self-mastery workshops, retreats, and private sessions at her beautiful Salt Spring Island facility — no horse experience necessary. Rooted in compassion and presence, the horses serve as guides for self-discovery, empowerment, and healing. A truly unique island experience.
301 King Road • 250-538-7432 • @lightwatercove
Set on 31 oceanfront acres on the south end of Salt Spring Island, Lightwater Natural Wellness Spa features an intimate spa with locally and naturally sourced products, a saltwater swimming pool, white sand beach, lush gardens, and a working organic farm. Please note spa access is exclusive to overnight guests — making it the perfect reason to stay.
1-105 Rainbow Road • 250-931-1334 • @madronaintegrativehealth
A collaborative, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to offering holistic health care to the Salt Spring Island community, bridging evidence-based clinical methodologies with the wisdom of ancient healing modalities. Naturopathic medicine, chiropractic, physiotherapy, counselling and more — located in a heritage building in the heart of Ganges.
102 McPhillips Avenue • 250-537-5217 • @gangesfitness
Ganges Fitness is a small gym with a big sense of community — a welcoming place for Salt Springers and visitors alike, offering cardio machines, free weights, fitness classes, an infrared sauna, tanning bed, showers, and studio rentals. Drop-in guest passes available. The island's friendly local gym.
190 Reynolds Road • stowellakefarm.com • @stowellakefarm
A thriving organic farm, retreat centre, and intentional community on Salt Spring Island, Stowel Lake Farm hosts yoga, meditation, dance, music, and wilderness-based retreats year-round — all grounded in farm-to-table cuisine harvested minutes before preparation. Running retreats for over two decades with some of the finest teachers and guides anywhere. Truly special.
