A short ferry ride from Vancouver in British Columbia, Hedgerow House — A Gulf Island Inn — offers guests a refined B&B experience focused on art, good food and environmental responsibility. The property uses solar power and provides EV chargers for electric vehicles. Travelers who arrive by bike or on foot receive a lodging discount. A working vegetable garden supplies seasonal herbs, produce and berries for the kitchen.
Guests can start the day with rejuvenating classes in the onsite yoga studio, or explore the island on foot: hike through lush rainforests, follow shaded forest trails and climb gentle slopes with scenic views. In-room spa treatments are available for those seeking relaxation. Depending on the season, visitors can also enjoy kayaking along protected shorelines and guided bird-watching outings to discover local species.
For a special romantic escape, consider the “Wings Over Salt Spring” two-night package. The experience begins with a floatplane flight across the Salish Sea and includes a bottle of bubbly, fresh flowers in the room and a picnic basket filled with a meal made from Salt Spring Island ingredients. While on the island, explore its dramatic coastline and rolling green hills dotted with grazing sheep, visit the famous Ganges Saturday Market, browse eclectic shops and discover numerous art galleries and working studios.
Pick up a studio tour map at the Visitor Centre in the village of Ganges and follow clearly marked signposts to more than 30 working artists’ studios. The island’s creative community and farm-to-table producers make it a destination for culinary experiences, local crafts and contemporary art. Whether you choose a restorative retreat at Hedgerow House or an active coastal adventure, the combination of comfortable accommodations, sustainable practices and easy access to Salt Spring’s cultural attractions creates a memorable getaway.