Salt Spring Island Culture

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    A strong artistic base to the community (they built the Arts Centre (ArtSpring) first, and are now in the process of building the sports centre) ensures that Salt Spring Island remains both a beautiful place to live, and also a very interesting choice for a year round or a seasonal residence.

    Salt Spring Island Flag Salt Spring has its own flag. Salt Spring also has its own currency, which is supported by Canadian dollars, in the vault of the local Island Savings Credit Union, and which is accepted as legal tender at restaurants, galleries, etc., on Salt Spring Island. Designed by local artists, these monetary units are beautiful, as well as being an Island currency!

    Salt Spring enjoys cable TV service in selected areas. With satellite connections through Star Choice or Bell Express-Vu, it's possible to be on the entire "grid". Telus, the local telephone service provider, has an ADSL option on some parts of the island, and, depending upon where one lives on the Island, wireless options are available, also, for fast internet connections.

    Salt Spring Island Artisans & Galleries

    This is a list of selected Artisans & Galleries, and by no means represents a definitive or complete list

  • Artcraft : Show & sale of the island art every year in July & August. Tel : 1-250-537-0899
  • ArtSpring : Salt Spring Island's performing arts & exhibition centre. Tel : 1-250-537-2125
  • J. Mitchell Gallery : Fine art & exquisite craft. Represents 40 of the island's finest artisans. Tel : 1-250-537-8822
  • Jill Louise Campbell Art Gallery : Water colour impressionist uses vibrant colours and a romantic style in her paintings. Tel : 1-250-537-1589
  • Meredith Studio Gallery : Functional pottery & Gulf Island Watercolours.
  • Pegasus Gallery : A home for British Columbia's finest artists. Quality oils, watercolours, & sculptures. Tel : 1-250-537-2421
  • Stone Walrus Gallery : A selection of Inuit soapstone carvings, primitive from around the world, & coloured stone jewellery. Tel : 1-250-537-9896