805A Lower Ganges Road • 250-537-2121 • @ssigolf
Established in 1928, Salt Spring Island Golf & Country Club is a nine-hole, par-36 course set among gently rolling fairways, water features, and old-growth forest just minutes from Ganges. Open year-round to members and the public, with a driving range, putting green, club rentals, and power carts available. Tee times can be booked online at saltspringgolf.com.
124 Upper Ganges Road • 250-537-2764 • @saltspringadventures
Salt Spring Adventure Co. offers guided kayak tours, whale watching on an intimate 12-passenger Zodiac, and kayak rentals — all built around adventure, respect for the ocean, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. From orca sightings to paddling through marine reserves, this is island adventure at its finest.
Portlock Park, 145 Vesuvius Bay Road
Salt Spring's pickleball community is welcoming, active, and growing fast. Courts are available at Portlock Park with evening lights, and at the Fulford Tennis Court near the Fulford Firehall — all free and open to the public. Beginner sessions run most Sundays at Portlock Park — equipment supplied, all levels welcome. A great way to meet locals and get moving.
152 Douglas Road • 250-537-5112
The Salt Spring Island Sailing Club sits amid one of the world's finest year-round sailing areas, where every type of boating experience is available close by — from extreme racing to friendly round-the-buoys matches, gunkholing in placid coves to wilderness cruising in awesome settings. Sailing school, junior programs, and reciprocal moorage for visitors. A true Gulf Islands gem.
Founded in 1954, the Salt Spring Island Garden Club is a warm and knowledgeable community of gardeners who gather monthly for speaker presentations, workshops, and a shared love of growing things. Members enjoy the Grapevine newsletter, a lending library of garden books, and access to mentor gardeners. Visitors are always welcome — green thumb or not.
Various locations • 250-537-1402
Salt Spring Island Parks, Arts, Recreation & Culture (PARC) offers a wide range of programs and facilities for residents and visitors of all ages and abilities — from swimming lessons and fitness classes to arts programs, sports leagues, and community events. Managing everything from Portlock Park and the Rainbow Recreation Centre to community parks and trails, PARC is the backbone of active island life.
805C Lower Ganges Road • info@saltspringtennis.ca
The Salt Spring Tennis Association is a vibrant, volunteer-run club offering healthy recreation, competition, and social events both outdoors and at a modern indoor facility — open 365 days a year. The club community-funded two beautiful indoor courts entirely through local fundraising — a remarkable feat for a small island club. Memberships open to all BC residents.
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.
351 Rainbow Road • 250-537-7490
The Gulf Islands Horse Association is a non-profit volunteer organization committed to improving, maintaining, and promoting the Mouat Regional Park community riding ring — dedicated to deepening ties among horse enthusiasts and advancing the well-being of island horses. Hosting clinics, tack sales, and the Fall Fair Horse Show, GIHA is the heart of Salt Spring's equestrian community. All horse lovers welcome.
@saltspringpottersguild
One of the oldest pottery guilds in Canada, the Salt Spring Potters Guild is home to over 50 studio potters — from internationally renowned ceramic artists to enthusiastic beginners. Founded in 1969, the guild shares expertise, hosts exhibitions and sales, mentors beginners, and collaborates with other island guilds. Their annual Multi-Guild Show & Sale at Mahon Hall is not to be missed.
520 Lower Ganges Road
The island's oldest choir, Salt Spring Singers is a true community choir — no audition required, no need to read music, just a love of singing. Rehearsals run Tuesday evenings, with repertoire spanning a broad range of genres for wide appeal. A warm, welcoming, and joyful part of Salt Spring's community fabric. New members always welcome.
Salt Spring Island has quietly become a disc golf destination — courses for every level, all set against stunning island scenery.
Salt Spring Island Golf Club • 805 Lower Ganges Road • @saltspringgolf 18 holes on rolling fairways and old-growth forest.
Hart Memorial at Mouat Park • Rainbow Road, Ganges Free 19-hole public course, beginner friendly, just a short walk from Ganges.
Wolf Moon Disc Golf • 226 Margolin Drive Private 24-hole course by appointment. Nighttime glow option available.
islandpathways.ca • outspokin.com • trailforks.com/region/saltspring-island
Salt Spring Island is a rewarding place to ride — whether you're a road cyclist cruising past farmstands and wineries or a mountain biker chasing singletrack through arbutus groves and old-growth forest. Roads are scenic but narrow, so ride with visibility in mind. Pick up a trail map at OutSpokin' Bike Shop or the Visitor Centre, and check Trailforks for current conditions.
Popular spots:
Channel Ridge — 15km+ of rolling singletrack
Mount Maxwell — technical with epic views
Ruckle Provincial Park — scenic coastal loops
Hart Memorial at Mouat Park — beginner friendly
Island Pathways — cycling advocacy, maps, and community rides
A free recreational running group welcoming runners of all abilities, with three weekly group runs training for fitness, fun, and races. No commitment needed to join a run — just show up.
Founded in 1973 and one of the island's longest-running community groups, the Trail & Nature Club organizes weekly Tuesday outings at three levels — Ramblers, Walkers, and Hikers — from September to June. Bird watching, archaeology walks, guest speakers, and off-island trips too. $30 annual membership, first three outings free.
110 Park Drive, All Saints By The Sea
Classes for the Salt Spring Island Scottish Country Dance Club are held Monday evenings at All Saints By The Sea, with basic, mixed, and intermediate levels running back to back from 6pm to 9pm. A wonderfully social and surprisingly energetic way to spend a Monday night — no experience or partner required. New dancers always warmly welcomed.
Beaver Point Hall, Beaver Pointe Road • @dancetemplesaltspring
Dance Temple brings together dancers from across the island and beyond for Thursday evening sessions — a free-form, judgment-free space to move however feels right, in your own style, at your own pace. No partner, no steps, no phones, no substances — just music, movement, and community. All ages welcome, under 12 and over 80 dance free.
@saltspringphotography
Founded in 2009, the Salt Spring Photography Club has grown to between 65 and 115 members, ranging from beginners to retired professionals — all united by a love of photography and a willingness to support and encourage each other. Monthly meetings, field trips, workshops, and regular gallery shows around the island. $30 annual membership, all welcome.
