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Location of Salt Spring Island and The Blue Heron Bed and
Breakfast
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Salt Spring is the largest and most populated of the
beautiful Canadian Gulf Islands. The island is situated
between the major cities of Vancouver on the mainland of
British Columbia and Victoria on Vancouver Island and is
serviced mainly by BC Ferries,
although air access is available from both the
mainland
of BC and Washington
State. There are also a number of
marinas
for those who wish to travel by their own boat
For those travelling by boat, you can moor at Fernwood Dock
and take a few minutes walk north on North Beach Road
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The Gulf Islands are known for their beauty and laid back
life style as well as an extremely moderate climate year
round. They enjoy the highest rate of annual sunshine in
Canada.
The main town on Salt Spring Island is
Ganges
and it offers a wide variety of services and acts as the center
for the Islands
resident
artists.
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Notice to US Visitors: US passports regulations are
currently in the process of changing. For complete information
see
US
Department of State.
Directions to The Blue Heron B&B From Specific
Locations |
Watch for this sign |
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From Long Harbour ( ferry to / from the Tsawwassen /
Vancouver terminal ) - 11 km
- Drive to the end of Long Harbour Road (the main road from
the ferry terminal).
- Turn right at the stop sign (Robinson Road).
- After descending and ascending a steep hill at the
intersection of Robinson Road with Stark Road and Walkers
Hook Road, bear right onto Walkers Hook Road.
- Stay going North on Walkers Hook Road (road soon borders
the ocean) to Fernwood Dock.
- At Fernwood Road ( the dock ) the road changes name to
North Beach Road. Blue Heron is on the left at 1160 North
Beach Road
From Fulford Harbour ( ferry to / from Swartz Bay /
Victoria on Vancouver Island ) - 24 km
- Follow signs to Ganges.
- Drive through village and turn right at the end of the
harbour (Harbour House Hotel is on the corner) into Upper
Ganges Road.
- After about one kilometre, you will see Long Harbour Road
on your right. Keep straight on (road name changes to
Robinson Road).
- After descending and ascending a steep hill at the
intersection of Robinson Road with Starke Road, bear right
onto Walker Hook Road
- Stay going North on Walkers Hook Road (road soon borders
the ocean) to Fernwood Dock.
- At Fernwood Road ( the dock ) the road changes name to
North Beach Road. Blue Heron is on the left at 1160 North
Beach Road
From Vesuvius ( ferry to / from Crofton on the east coast
of Vancouver Island ) - 9 km
- Follow Vesuvius Bay Road to the intersection at the fire
hall and playing fields - (this is the first stop sign from
the ferry terminal).
- Turn left and follow North End Road along St. Mary's
Lake.
- Turn right onto Fernwood Road.
- Descend the hill until you reach a stop sign at the
bottom ( Fernwood Dock) and then turn left onto North Beach
Road.
- Blue Heron is on the left at 1160 North Beach Road.
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Please print out our map and directions to insure that you
find us easily and please watch for deer and cyclists on our
roads.
••• Reminder: check-in time is
3:00 to 5:00 p.m. or by arrangement ••• |
Salt Spring Island Travel Resources
The following travel links have been carefully selected to
give you assistance in planning your trip to Salt Spring
Island and British Columbia |
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Salt Spring Island Resources |
General BC Travel Resources |
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Your Host: Elizabeth Turner
1160 North Beach Road,
Salt Spring Island BC,
Canada, V8K 1B3
Phone: 1 - 250 - 537-1373
Toll Free: 1-877-537-1373
Cell: 1 - 250 - 537-7888
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