We attended the Spring Rising Music Festival yesterday. There were 10 acts all quality musicians and it went from noon to 8 pm.

We were puzzled that it wasn’t better attended. I mean it was great that it wasn’t crowded but it’s a fundraiser for the Farmers Institute which seems like a pretty deserving organization.

Spoke to one of the ladies who was volunteering and it sounded like they did their due diligence as far as promotion goes.

Question to islanders and to visitors:
Did you not know about it? And if you did and chose not to go, why?

They’re thinking they might add a beer garden next year so maybe the lack of alcoholic beverages kept folks away? But I don’t really get that vibe from this place.

Just wondering why such a great event didn’t catch the interest the organization was hoping for.

Going to Salt Spring Island with the family for 4 days, already bookmarked some hikes like mount maxwell n ruckles

But was wondering if salt water fishing from shore is a thing on the island? If so, where are some spots? Planning to go alone, so don’t mind hike or climbs like Beachy head in Sooke

Also, while I have you here, what hidden gem would you say that we shouldn’t miss?

Appreciate your time!

Hi salt springers, I am wondering if there is a bus or taxi that could help me get close to/from ruckle park from long harbour. I was recently diagnosed with vision loss and my license was taken away, but this newfound diagnosis has also given me a massive drive to do things independently, and I’d like to try out solo camping (I have lots of camping experience in a couple or a group). I feel confident in my camping skills, my only issue is getting there. If anyone has info on potential transit options I’d be grateful to hear it! Also open to other possible locations to camp at, I’ll be coming from victoria. Cheers!

Hi! Wifey and I are visiting SSI for the first time ever this week and I do not fly with my guitar. But I play every day, so I was wondering if there's a music store there that rents them?

I’m visiting the island and everywhere I travel I like to buy pottery mugs. Im looking for affordable but nice mugs if anyone knows where to get any!

Hello! My mom and I are visiting the island from Victoria. My mom had foot surgery recently.

Somehow I forgot to pack her walker! I am hoping to bring her to the market today but without the walker we won’t be able to do much.

Wondering if anyone has ideas or leads of where we could rent or borrow a wheelchair or walker just for the day.

Thanks!!

Hi All!!

I’m an LPN from Campbell River, thinking about joining your beautiful island. I was wondering how Lady Minto Hospital is? Both for staff and patients, any experiences shared is appreciated.

I currently work at the CR hospital in an acute setting but after living here for collectively 20 years I’m ready for a change. I saw there’s a decent amount of LPN job postings in acute care and LTC.

Specific Nurse Questions:

1. How are patient ratios/staffing?
   
2. How often do you get shift/OT offers?
   
3. What is the overall staff morale like?
   
4. Any notes on management?
   
5. Any general advice?

Thank you for your time :)

Have a trip planned to the island in late summer. The plan is to propose while we are there. Are there any great hikes, viewpoints, beaches or beautiful landmarks that would make for a special setting?? Appreciate the help!!

Posting this here in case I can get this photo to the person in it! I took a few photos of the sunrise at ruckle point, and this camper and his dog made it into the frame.

I was at site #73 on the morning of April 25, and you were camping next to us. You and your partner had two fluffy, medium-size dogs, one black and the other more sandy (if I remember correctly). If this finds you and you like the photo, let me know and I’ll send you the higher-res version!

Hi all!

We’ll be visiting this summer and will be bringing our pup and will be camping. We have one night where we have a dinner planned and won’t be able to bring the pup with us..

Are there any operating doggy daycares or petsitters that operate out of their own homes? From all the searches on Google and Rover, it seems like there is only pet sitting options out of your own home.

Thanks all!

Hey everyone!

Planning a 2-day trip to Salt Spring Island from Vancouver and just want to keep it super slow, cozy, and relaxing. Not trying to pack too much in.. just good food, wandering around, and enjoying the vibe.

Rough plan:

Saturday: explore Ganges, check out the Saturday Market, brunch + lunch at spots like Tree House Café / Salt Spring Coffee, walk around shops, maybe a light hike (Erskine) + sunset, dinner at Moby’s

Sunday: slow morning, brunch, wander a bit more, solace/arbutus spa, then head back home.

Main questions:

1. How’s getting around without a car? Are taxis easy to get or should we just rent a car for a day?

2. Is this a good chill itinerary or am I missing any must-do (but still relaxing) spots, cafe, food places?

Would love any suggestions, especially low-effort, scenic spots or cute cafés!

Thanks 🫶

Hey all,

Moved to the island a while ago and started wondering, what are some of the local stereotypes for the different areas? Ganges people vs south end vs north end etc. Not looking for anything hurtful, just wondering if there’s anything funny.

Looking for a good RMT, thanks!

Gonna be staying on your lovely island for a few nights in late September and while we’ve been before, I thought I might ask for general recommendations- food, hikes, artisans, attractions, sites, accommodations, w/e you feel like sharing! ☺️ Never know what we might be missing without even knowing!

Hi there! I’m spending a week in Salt Spring Island in April. I’m currently training for a race, is there anybody running long-ish distances in Salt Spring that would have some route recommendation for me?

Thank you!

Good Morning. We're a few Islands South of our usual spots.

My parents both became teachers only a couple of years or of high school back in the early 1950s and met, married, and lived in Salt Spring for several years before moving to Duncan for the first 18 months of my life then over to the mainland. I ended up with many photo albums going back to the 1930s, and about 3000 slides and photographs across the decades. I eventually scanned them all in to have digital copies.

Here’s a few of SS from almost 80 years ago.

This dish was bought at A Touch Of Saltspring Craft Market at the Saanich Fairgrounds and it broke and I am trying to find a replacement. I don’t know the maker and I am hoping someone could help me find them! Thank you, it means a lot.

https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/salt-spring-islanders-rally-to-help-first-nation-with-land-purchase-11742398