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The Islands situated in the Georgia Strait include Saltspring Island, Quadra Island, Hornby Island, Galiano Island and others. They boast robust artistic communities and creative occupants.

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Brad's Dad's Land Campsite - Hornby Island

http://www.bradsdadsland.com/

Bradsdadsland is a family oriented camp-resort located on the bluffs above Lambert channel on the beautiful west coast of Hornby Island

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Cedar Beach - Scuba Diving Adventures

http://www.cedar-beach.com/

Your scuba diving and vacation resort for Marine Life Viewing in the BC's Spectacular Gulf Islands in the Salish Sea

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CKGI - Co-Op Radio Gabriola Island

http://www.ckgi.ca/

Gabriola Radio Co-operative operates as a volunteer organization with a growing membership consisting of Gabriola residents and visitors. We hold regular public meetings (Thursday at 2pm Artworks upstairs) and invite you to share your ideas for Gabriola’s own FM radio station.

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Clam Beach Cottage

http://www.clambeachcottage.com/

Romantic Saltspring Island Bed and Breakfast and Vacation Cottage Accommodation

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Coast Mountain Expeditions

http://www.coastmountainexpeditions.com

Sea Kayaking British Columbia and BC Kayak Tours Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

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Fernwood Road Cafe

http://www.fernwoodcafe.com/

buggy ty quail IMG_2524 chloe SSI1 IMG_2561 Fun, relaxed and welcoming place to hang out, enjoy the view and soak in the vibe from North Salt Spring Island. Oh yeah, and have a pretty darn good coffee as well.

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Firesign Art And Design Studio and B&B

http://www.firesignartanddesign.com/

A bright and comfortable bed and breakfast retreat on wooded acreage on beautiful Quadra Island, British Columbia, Canada, near beaches, hiking and kayaking.

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Ford's Cove Campground and Marina

http://www.fordscove.com/

Open year-round, waterfront and ocean view cottages, fully self contained, with breathtaking view of the ocean, the mountains of Vancouver Island and the nightly sunset. Camping spaces for tenters, camper vans and motor homes.

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Galiano Inn and Spa

http://www.galianoinn.com

West Coast resort accommodations on Galiano Island is a spectacular spa resort with Mediterranean warmth, and an elegant but casual ambiance. Enjoy visiting the resort for a retreat, or the benefits of owning your own beautiful oceanfront suite accommodation. Relax in Madrona del Mar Spa, with its flotation bath, steamrooms, and organic treatments unique to the Gulf islands in BC, Canada. Dine in the fine Romantic Atrevida Restaurant at the Galiano Inn, British Columbia (not far from Vancouver).

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Galiano Island Adventures

http://www.galianoadventures.com/

Moped and boat rentals. Discover our shore, restaurants and winding country roads by moped, or take a boat out to the surrounding BC coast and explore our shorelines and beaches. We also have Sticks N Stones Country Cottage for a relaxing stay.

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Ganges Yoga Studio

http://www.gangesyogastudio.com/

Serenely nestled above the town and harbour of Ganges, Salt Spring Island, BC, is Ganges Yoga Studio, a quiet sanctuary in the heart of downtown.

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Gorge Harbour Marina & RV Park - Cortes Island

http://www.gorgeharbour.com/

The Gorge Harbour Marina Resort is a fully serviced marina with RV sites, tent sites and lodginglocated along the northern edge of the scenic Gorge Harbour

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Harlans Chocolates

http://harlanschocolates.com

Premium Belgian chocolates hand-crafted on Salt Spring Island

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Hastings House Country House Hotel

http://www.hastingshouse.com/

A small waterfront luxury country resort, spa and restaurant - sits on 22 acres on the waterfront of Ganges Harbour, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. Enjoy luxury lodging, fine dining, wellness and relaxation in a casually-elegant atmosphere. Explore British Columbia’s natural beauty, Salt Spring’s mild climate and the warmth and creativity of its people.

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Heriot Bay Inn

http://www.heriotbayinn.com/

Heriot Bay Inn lodgings and restaurant, Quadra Island, BC, warm hospitality, great adventure activities, comfortable accommodations and seaside dining awaits

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Map of Salt Spring Island, British Columbia

http://mapofsaltspring.com

mapofsaltspring.com offers a free, high resolution, zoomable and searchable map of Salt Spring Island for the traveller

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Maple Bay Marina

http://www.maplebaymarina.com/

Superbly sheltered on Vancouver Island, in the heart of the world famous Gulf Islands, accessible by air, land and sea, with amenities and services second to none.

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Mayne Island Community Website

http://www.mayneisland.com

Mayne Island is a small island off the southwest coast of British Columbia, Canada. Information about the island that will give you a glimpse of life on our precious island.

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Melissa Caron Jewellers - Saltspring Island

http://www.melissacaron.com/

Melissa Caron Jewellers: Custom made jewellery Saltspring Island, BC, Canada

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Mistaken Identity Vineyards

http://mistakenidentityvineyards.com

Organic Vineyard and Estate Winery on Salt Spring Island B.C

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Mud Girls Natural Building Collective

http://mudgirls.ca/

We are a network of women who build natural structures for ourselves and each other, as well as helping others build their own. We specialize in building with cob, as well as other natural material such as strawbale, driftwood, adobe, cordwood and recycled materials like glass, car tires, glass bottles and more.

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Organic Seeds

http://www.organic-seeds.ca

10 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

Green Space Design grows a comprehensive selection of organic flower seeds, organic herb seeds, and organic vegetable seeds. Our garden is surrounded by pristine forest, fresh mountain air, and the crystal clear waters of Cortes Island BC Canada. All of our seeds saved are from organically grown plants, of open pollinated, non hybrid and some heirloom varieties. When the organic seeds in our garden have ripened in the summer sun, we hand-pick, manually process, and personally package them. Organic Seeds designed as nature intended and ready to plant into your Green Space.

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Pender Creatives

http://www.pendercreatives.com/

The Pender Creatives web site features the artists and artisans of Pender Island, BC, Canada, including painting, animation, graphic design, photography, fabric arts, the performing arts and literary arts.

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Pender Island Bed and Breakfast

http://www.penderislandshangrila.com/

This Oceanfront Bed & Breakfast, the perfect luxurious getaway accommodations in the Canada's Gulf Islands. 7,200 Sq. ft. luxury B&B with a billion dollar view and 5500 sq. feet of wraparound balconies

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Powell River Sea Kayak

http://bcseakayak.com/

Sea kayak Desolation Sound with Powell River Sea Kayak! Experience the awesome marine wildlife, warm waters and beautiful scenery. With locations in Lund and Okeover Inlet, Powell River Sea Kayak is the premier kayak company for Desolation Sound. Multi-day guided tours, snorkeling, day tours, lodge-based tours, large rental fleet, qualified instruction, sales. Check-out out our great website or call our toll free number!

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Quadra Island Adventure Centre

http://www.islandadventurecentre.com/

Have some adventurous fun! Go whale watching, kayak the beautiful Discovery Islands, go salmon fishing aboard a cruiser class boat, or go on an exciting tidal rapids adventure. The Island Adventure Centre is located at the Heriot Bay Inn, Quadra Island's adventure resort. Enjoy all Quadra Island has to offer.

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Quadra Island Cabin

http://www.lunavista.ca/

This studio cottage is situated on its own sunny, private, 1 acre site with a breathtaking, panoramic view of Drew Harbour, Rebecca Spit Provincial Park, Sutil Channel and the Coast Mountains beyond.

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Quadra Island Kayaks

http://www.quadraislandkayaks.com/

For over ten years, Quadra Island Kayaks has been offering sea kayaking tours from the beautiful East side of Quadra Island, British Columbia. Quadra Island is located in one of the premier sea kayaking tour areas of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

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Rainwater Connection

http://rainwaterconnection.com

The Rainwater Collections is active on the West Coast of British Columbia designing and implementing rainwater collection/harvesting systems. Rainwater is a sustainable alternative to well water Home Rainwater Harvesting Our Services Our Products Completed Projects About Us Links Contact Us Rainwater Harvesting - A Sustainable Water Supply

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Real Estate Denman and Hornby Islands

http://www.denmanhornbyrealestate.com/

Coast Realty Group can help you find the perfect property on Denman Island or Hornby Island. Click here to discover properties on British Colunbia's tranquil Denman Island, Hornby Island, Vancouver Island, or call us at 1-888-297-4084 for all your island real estate needs.

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Red Tree Gallery Pender Island

http://redtreegallery.ca/

Red Tree Gallery on North Pender Island, British Columbia, is made up of artists who live on the Penders and are members of the Pender Islands Artisan Cooperative

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Restaurant House Piccolo

http://www.housepiccolo.com/

Award winning European cuisine & fine wines in an intimate setting. Member of "Chaine des Rotisseurs". "Wine Spectator" magazine's "Award of Excellence". Highly recommended by CAA, Fodor's, Conde Nast Traveler, Best Places To Kiss etc. Open for dinner only. Summer patio. Visa, MC, Diners. 108 Hereford Avenue, downtown Ganges...

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Salt Spring Air

http://www.saltspringair.com

SaltSpring Air is the islanders’ airline. We are a locally owned airline based out of Ganges on Saltspring Island, British Columbia, Canada. We offer scheduled seaplane service between Saltspring Island, Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Downtown Vancouver/ Vancouver Harbour, and Maple Bay on Vancouver Island. Saltspring Air also provides seaplane flights to the many Gulf Islands.

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Salt Spring Centre of Yoga

http://www.saltspringcentre.com/

Offering yoga classes and retreats on the fundamentals of Ashtanga Yoga

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Salt Spring Coffee

http://saltspringcoffee.com

BC's roaster of organic, direct fair trade, carbon neutral coffee - Salt Spring Coffee. Our mission at Salt Spring Coffee is to source and roast the best direct fair trade coffee in the world, while operating our business in the most socially responsible and environmentally conscious way we can

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Salt Spring Harbour House Hotel Restaurant and Organic Farm

http://www.saltspringharbourhouse.com/

The Harbour House Hotel, Restaurant & Organic Farm offers year round accommodation, dining and entertainment. Here you will find a warm relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff and 36 comfortable guest rooms, most with great harbour views. This eco-friendly Salt Spring Island hotel is located at the head of Ganges Harbour, overlooking the Marina and just walking distance to the Ganges Village area local attractions, market and activities.

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Salt Spring Lodge and Spa

http://saltspringlodge.com/

Located on Salt Spring Island, in the beautiful Gulf Islands area of British Columbia, Canada. We offer first-class ocean-view cottage accomodation and chalet lodging perfect for your Romantic Honeymoon or stress free vacation island getaway!

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Salt Spring Real Estate

http://saltspringrealestateagent.com/

Salt Spring home prices trends and market updates with stats on what is selling and what is not selling on Salt Spring

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Salt Spring Seeds

http://www.saltspringseeds.com/

Heritage and Heirloom Seed Catalog for Organic Gardeners from Salt Spring Seeds. Tomatoes, Quinoa, Amaranth, Oats, Soybeans and more. This is our 22nd year of supplying seeds to farmers and gardeners, promoting organic growing, and encouraging people to save their own seed.

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Salt Spring Web & Print Design Studio

http://saltspringwebdesign.com

Kmax Multimedia and Salt Spring Web Design has been creating graphics, photography & web sites for business, non-profit, and arts communities around North America for more than 10 years.

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Saltspring Soapworks

http://saltspringsoapworks.com/

Natural handmade soaps, lotions, hair care, foot care and bath bombs. Visit our locations on Salt Spring Island, in Victoria, Duncan and Chemainus .

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Saturna Vineyards

http://www.saturnavineyards.com/

Saturna Island Family Estate Winery is the premier winery in British Columbia’s Gulf Islands. We are centered in a unique marine ecosystem which attracts whale watching, kayaking, and diving enthusiasts (See Location Map). Our micro climate is unique to the region, and is described as similar to the northern Mediterranean. We are committed to producing wines of superior style and quality: wines that exemplify our unique terroir and climate.

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Seascape Waterfront Resort

http://www.seascapewaterfrontresort.com/

Seascape Waterfront Resort Have cabins so close to the water they could be houseboats! Chalets & cabins overlooking protected Gowland Harbour on beautiful Quadra Island. Amazing sunsets and free use of kayaks for guests! Come Escape to Seascape!

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Sirewall - Stabilized Insulated Rammed Earth

http://sirewall.com/

SIREWALL has updated ancient rammed earth processes with a new global standard for durable, healthy and energy efficient buildings and space

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Spirit of the West Adventures - Sea Kayaking With Killer Whales

http://www.kayakingtours.com/

Our sea kayaking trips depart from our base on Quadra Island, BC home to some of the best sea kayaking on earth. Choose one of our sea kayaking tours around the Vancouver Island coast for your next kayak vacation

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Tai Li Lodge, Cortes Island

http://www.taililodge.com/

Cortes Island, BC waterfront accommodations - luxury lodge, private camping, kayak trips and yoga retreats for singles, couples, families and groups. All amenities from flush toilets and hot showers to wireless internet and gourmet breakfasts.

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The Eagles of Hornby Island

http://hornbyeagles.com/

10 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

The Eagles of Hornby Island is home to Doug Carrick and his eagle cam. Watch a live pair of Bald Eagles on their nest in Hornby Island BC Canada

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The Gumboot - Quadra Island

http://www.thegumboot.ca/

Thegumboot.ca is a community-powered webspace managed by us – Robyn Budd and Deb Cowper – and based on software created by Stonebreaker Designs on Cortes Island. The heart of our website is a cyber-commons for individuals and non-profit community groups. Islanders create the content by sending stories, announcements, photographs and classifieds to thegumboot.ca. These are edited and uploaded daily (by us, the fearless editors), putting islanders in touch with the heartbeat of the community.

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Thetis Island Marina and Pub

http://www.thetisisland.com/

Thetis Island Marina is nestled in Telegraph Harbour, between Thetis and Kuper Islands. Thetis is among the many Gulf Islands lying between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia.

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Whiskey Point Resort- Quadra Island

http://www.whiskeypoint.com/

Whiskey Point Resorts hillside location overlooking the bustling harbour scene of Quathiaski Cove gives a true feel for Island living. Whether resting comfortably in our well-appointed rooms or taking in the spectacular poolside views of the cove and Discovery Passage, Whiskey Point Resort will delight you.

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Up Your Media is Vancouver Island's mobile Apple computer specialist. Regularly scheduled service calls to the West Coast, Port Alberni, Duncan, Cumberland, Parksville Qualicum and Nanaimo. Macinstosh computer repairs, training, upgrades and support.