Saltspring Island, your retirement island hideaway! If your retirement planning has you in search of a welcoming, fun-loving environment surrounded by extraordinary beauty coupled with peace and quiet than look no further than Saltspring Island, British Columbia.
Saltspring Island is situated between Mainland British Columbia and Vancouver Island. Saltspring Island is the largest and most populated of the Gulf Islands, the island remains the central part of the Gulf Islands, hosting about 10,000 permanent residents.
Saltspring Island is an island paradise with a hint of a city hub. If you want a little nightlife on your evening schedule than Saltspring Island is as good as it gets. The island hosts a movie theatre, with quite a variety and mixture of restaurants and pubs for extremely entertaining evenings. Numerous supermarkets, art galleries, banks and shops of many types are all there for your shopping pleasure as well as the fabulous Saturday Farmers Market. However, when its time to rejuvenate take pleasure in the relaxed stress-free environment, being surrounded by outstanding beauty. Hiking in the mountains, sailing, kayaking and swimming in the gorgeous waters, a game of golf, tennis, or just plain relaxation watching the many seabirds while enjoying the ocean life, its all at hand for that time of serenity.
Plan your escape to this Island for a well deserved retirement!