Between the Covers Bed and Breakfast http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com A booklovers B&B on Salt Spring Island Wed, 09 May 2012 00:12:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 BC Ferries Announces Saver Deal http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/2012/05/08/bc-ferries-announces-saver-deal/ http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/2012/05/08/bc-ferries-announces-saver-deal/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 00:12:56 +0000 admin http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/?p=395 This just announced by BC Ferries:

CoastSaver is Back!

Save over 37% off regular fares when you travel on a CoastSaver day. From May 25th – June 25th, 2012, CoastSaver fares will be in effect on all scheduled sailings between Vancouver and Victoria or Vancouver and Nanaimo, on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.

CoastSaver savings apply to all passenger vehicle (up to 20′ in length) fare types (including motorcycles) on travel from mainland to Vancouver Island.

Travel one way for a car & driver for $39.95* or pay just $9.95** for adult passenger.
Check: www.bcferries.com

]]> http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/2012/05/08/bc-ferries-announces-saver-deal/feed/ 0 Orca Pod Visits Ganges Harbour http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/2012/04/13/orca-pod-visits-ganges-harbour/ http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/2012/04/13/orca-pod-visits-ganges-harbour/#comments Sat, 14 Apr 2012 05:10:26 +0000 admin http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/?p=393 This past weekend saw some exciting visitors to Ganges Harbour, just minutes from our house. A pod of orca’s in pursuit of seals came into the harbour to the delight of locals and visitors:
http://saltspringexchange.com/2012/04/10/video-orca-pod-in-ganges-harbour/

Come and visit us, too!

]]> http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/2012/04/13/orca-pod-visits-ganges-harbour/feed/ 0 All Eggs are in our Basket! http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/2012/04/02/all-eggs-are-in-our-basket/ http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/2012/04/02/all-eggs-are-in-our-basket/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:43:37 +0000 admin http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/?p=389 Sorry to tell you we are now full for Easter weekend. But lots of openings yet for spring and summer. Looking forward to hosting you between the books!

Happy Easter!

]]> http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/2012/04/02/all-eggs-are-in-our-basket/feed/ 0 Spring is on its way! http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/2012/03/06/spring-is-on-its-way/ http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/2012/03/06/spring-is-on-its-way/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 01:52:54 +0000 admin http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/?p=379 Today I spotted the first crocuses in our garden. The birds are checking out the nest boxes and in the morning I hear robins and quail. Come spend a spring weekend in paradise!

]]> http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/2012/03/06/spring-is-on-its-way/feed/ 0 BOOK now for the Spring and Summer! http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/2012/01/09/book-now-for-the-spring-and-summer/ http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/2012/01/09/book-now-for-the-spring-and-summer/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:31:31 +0000 admin http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/?p=368 At Between The Covers, we have done a bit of renovating this winter. Each room has been thoroughly cleaned, there’s a new fridge in one room, new paintings on the walls and, of course, more books on the shelves!
We are looking forward to hosting you on Salt Spring this year.
The bookings are coming in, especially for July. So contact us early to avoid disappointment.
Summer is glorious on the island, with ferries from the mainland or Vancouver Island to bring you here.
The famous Saturday Market starts again on the first Saturday in April: http://www.saltspringmarket.com/
For now. the island is green, the weather is mild and the books are waiting!

]]> http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/2012/01/09/book-now-for-the-spring-and-summer/feed/ 0 History of Ganges http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/2011/10/09/history-of-ganges/ http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/2011/10/09/history-of-ganges/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:18:16 +0000 admin http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/?p=345 If you are visiting Salt Spring, you might enjoy learning a little bit about the island’s history. Here is an interesting little video to watch:

http://saltspringexchange.com/2011/10/06/video-ganges-village-history/

Enjoy!

]]> http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/2011/10/09/history-of-ganges/feed/ 0 Guest Comments http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/2011/06/30/guest-comments/ http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/2011/06/30/guest-comments/#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:24:22 +0000 admin http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/?p=321 Here are some recent quotes from our guests, as written in our guest book:

“Perfect place for a librarian!” – Ann, PA, USA
“So peaceful and relaxing!” – Margie, Saskatchewan
“Great place to stay. Wonderful breakfast!” – David, BC
“Paradise! Breakfasts were amazing. We will be sure to stay here again on our next visit to the island!” – Kathleen, BC
“It was so lovely to be here, perfect place to get over our jetlag in the beauty and peace of your place.” – Jenn, Nova Scotia
“Wonderful hot tub under the stars!” Steve, New Zealand
“I will recommend Between The Covers to all my friends. You embodied the concept of ‘The earth is but one country and mankind are its citizens‘ – Sarrah, BC

]]> http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/2011/06/30/guest-comments/feed/ 0 Kayaking to Chocolate Beach! http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/2011/06/21/kayaking-to-chocolate-beach/ http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/2011/06/21/kayaking-to-chocolate-beach/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2011 03:57:38 +0000 admin http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/?p=311 First day of summer. We took the kayak to Chocolate Beach, not far from Ganges Harbour. You can rent kayaks on the island and do guided tours, even moonlit kayak tours.
Between books,

Chocolate Beach

wine and Chocolate Beach, life is good on the island. Come and experience it soon!

]]> http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/2011/06/21/kayaking-to-chocolate-beach/feed/ 0 Booklovers at Between The Covers http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/2010/08/17/booklovers-at-between-the-covers/ http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/2010/08/17/booklovers-at-between-the-covers/#comments Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:07:02 +0000 admin http://www.betweenthecoversbandb.com/2010/08/17/booklovers-at-between-the-covers/ We have had many librarians, teachers and authors stay with us this summer. Here is Sheryl McFarlane, author of The Smell of Paint, Waiting for the Whales and many other books, sharing books with a teacher/librarian. A great way to spend the summer!
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