Other activities such as camping, golf, tennis, birdwatching or horseback riding are available, as well as touring the Saturday morning markets and many quaint retail shops. Sunshine and scenery make Salt Spring an artist's paradise and the Island's galleries and craft studios feature a variety of works from internationally renowned artists including residents Carol Evans and Robert Bateman. Dining ranges from vegetarian and pub fare to fine dining and gourmet coffee houses. Kayak from sunrise to sunset. In the August issue Salt Spring is described as a paddler's paradise - for beginners to the more advanced and notes that kayakers can become one with marine life like porpoise, seal and otters.
Various outlets offer equipment and kayaking excursions.
There are many lakes for fishing, sailing, wind surfing, or canoeing. Fish in freshwater lakes for trout or cutthroat. Salmon, halibut and cod reward salt water anglers. Explore sunken wrecks at Princess Margaret Marine Park, one of several excellent diving locations accessible by boat. Salt Spring is one of the regions most popular cycling destinations however cyclists should be prepared to ride on narrow, winding roads, many of which do not have shoulders.