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of BC talent, head east to Galiano Island for views of the Kunamokst Coastal Inspirations Mural, situated at the equally-inspiring Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa. Spearheaded by the island’s flourishing artistic community, the mural, featuring images depicting life on the west coast, was created by nearly 200 BC artists, including Robert Bateman and First Nations artist Roy Henry Vickers. Should you still have some steam for further artistic exploration, hop to the remaining southern Gulf Islands to visit studios and workshops. And if you can’t make yours a summer sojourn, don’t fret; most galleries draw visitors year-round.
"Coolest Island in Canada" Artists and young neo-hippies, retired millionaires and restaurateurs, trades people and boot-clad farmers, writers and musicians all happily co-exist on what the Washington Post once called "the coolest island in Canada."
It remains that way thanks in part to the vigilance of the Islands Trust, a land-use authority that has kept residential growth in check. The island's population of 10,000 is just five times what the headcount was at the turn of the 20th century. The Salt Spring Island Conservancy and the Institute for Sustainability Education & Action are both at the forefront of local environmental efforts. Notable residents include artist Robert Bateman, rock legend Randy Bachman, broadcaster Arthur Black, authors Nick Bantock and Pearl Luke, and poets Brian Brett and Phyllis Webb.
Accommodations RV Parks include: Cedar Beach Resort, Lakeside Gardens, and Ruckle Park. Those seeking peace can find ample measures of it elsewhere on the island – behind the "granola curtain" in the south end, on one the island's half-dozen mountainsides or while walking, cycling and beach combing around Salt Spring's quiet northern extremes.
Ganges, Tourism BC/Russ Heinl Photo
925 Pedder Bay Drive, off Rocky Point Rd.
• Fully serviced RV resort • Ocean view & pull-through sites • 3 lane boat launch ramp • Full-service marina
• Boat rentals • Kayak rentals • Fishing gear rentals • 30 & 50 amp power, cable & wi-fi • Nearby lakes and trails
Only
40 minutes from
Victoria
Reservations: 1-877-478-1771
www.pedderbay.com
AN OAK BAY MARINE GROUP RESORT
OB 4935 Oak Bay Marine Group Snowbirds & RV Travellers 3.625” x 5.0625”
VANCOUVER ISLAND
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