Between the Covers Bed and Breakfast

Cowichan is just across the water from us. What you see in this wonderful video is very similar to what our island has to offer.

Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHC9D11xA4c

Last night’s guests wrote in our guest book: “Thanks for the good night’s rest and the amazing breakfast. We had a great time!” And then they booked for next weekend, too!

What is amazing is that we still have a vacancy for the July 1 long weekend. We do have a 2 night minimum stay on long weekends. Book now to ensure your room on our lavender farm. Lots happening on Salt Spring for Canada Day, including antique car show and fireworks!

I knew I live in paradise, but even I didn’t realize how much breathtaking beauty is right at our doorstep!

Yesterday we went on a Wildlife Safari Tour with Ian from Gulf Islands Safari: http://www.gulfislandssafari.com/

Within minutes we were watching cormorants and eagles. Later on we observed oystercatchers, with their long red beaks and a juvenile eagle learning to hunt.

Ian took us out to the Bell Chain, long narrow rocks full of humongous sea lions, and suntanning seals. Listening to their barks, with white Mt Baker shimmering in the back ground left us all is awe. If you visit Salt Spring, taking a whale watching or wildlife tour with Ian in his zodiak, is one of the best experiences you can hope for. Ian is very knowledgable and knows these waters like the back of his hand. He might even take you to a pub on Saturna!

Planning a visit during the May long weekend? Check for extra sailings:

A News Release, BC FERRIES ADDS OVER 65 EXTRA SAILINGS FOR MAY LONG WEEKEND, has just been posted to BC Ferries’ website and is now available at:

http://www.bcferries.com/about/media_room/newsreleases.html

  The famous Saturday Market is once again being held every week now until October. Local farmers and artisans offer everything from pottery, wood work, silk and weavings to locally grown lettuce, homemade breads and much more.

You can have lunch at the market, sit in the park and listen to music of buskers. Lick a locally made gelato from Harlan’s across the street, or nibble on warm bannock and sugar!

http://www.saltspringmarket.com/

Did you know that three different ferry routes service Salt Spring Island? From the mainland you can either take the “direct” ferry (stops at some other islands but you don’t need to get off) to Long Harbour. Or you can come via Swartz Bay (north of Victoria) and transfer on the same ticket to Fulford Harbour. You can also come from Vancouver Island to Vesuvius. Check out: www.bcferries.com
It’s nice to have a car for any sighseeing on the island, but if you come without a car the bus waits for each ferry (except late at night) and will drop you off at the top of our road.

 
Here’s a list of activities for April on Salt Spring:

http://saltspringchamber.com/salt-spring-blooms-in-april-2013/

http://globetrottinggrandparents.blogspot.ca/

During the summer months we enjoy hosting visitors from around the world in our B & B on Salt Spring Island. But when things slow down, we love to do our own share of traveling. For years we have roamed around North America, traveled for a full year in a RV with our children, hiked Holland, explored the Gobi in Mongolia, rode elephants in Thailand, sampled local foods in Laos ad The Philippines.

Now we have decided to share our adventures and experiences via a blog. Click on the above link and sign up for regular updates. We’d love to take you along on our travels!

If you plan a visit to our island, you can now include a visit to a brandnew, state of the art library:

http://saltspringexchange.com/2012/12/21/photo-tour-the-new-salt-spring-library/

Planning a visit to Salt Spring?

Watch this video for a little lesson in history about the town of Ganges.

At Between The Covers you are at the edge of town, 2 KM from the centre and 1 KM from the supermarket. See how much the town has changed in a relatively short amount of time!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oCwIiyDtdw&feature=player_embedded