Wear good footware. North End Road on the east. The ocean is another swimming option, however keep in mind that the water is warmer on the western shores, making Vesuvius Beach and Bader's Beach the most popular spots. For more Salt Spring Island beach info check here. Princess Margaret Provincial Marine Park , on Portland Island lies in the rain shadow of the Olympic Peninsula and Vancouver Island.
Little rain falls during the summer.
Plenty of walk-in campsites are available. There are trails and lots of beaches. To get here take the passenger ferry at the foot of Beacon Avenue in Sidney.