Travelling to Camp

Get to Salt Spring Island by ferry as a foot passenger, with a bike, or by car.

Traveling by ferry and by air are the most common ways to get to Salt Spring Island. Before you begin booking travel, we recommend checking out our venue page as well as the Salt Spring Visitor's Guide for inspiration and context.

By Ferry

Experience some of Canada's most beautiful scenery by getting there on BC Ferries. Whether you are a foot passenger, cyclist or driver, arrive early.

Salt Spring has three BC Ferries terminals:

1 Long Harbour (depart from Tsawwassen/Vancouver)

Make a reservation on this route as it books up. Be sure to arrive early at Tsawwassen terminal.

Reserve bookings https://www.bcferries.com/RouteSelectionPage.

View Schedule https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/schedules/seasonal/TSA-PLH.

If the vehicle reservations from Vancouver sell out:

• Select a different departure date and time
• Book a ferry to Victoria (Swartz Bay). On arrival at Swartz Bay terminal, take the Fulford Harbour ferry. It runs regularly and is first-come, first-served. See the FAQ page for more information.

2 Fulford Harbour (depart from Swartz Bay/Victoria)

First-come, first-served route. Pay at the terminal to get onto this ferry. See https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/schedules/seasonal/CFT-VES

3 Vesuvius (depart from Crofton/Vancouver Island)

First-come, first-served route. Pay at the terminal to get onto this ferry. See https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/schedules/seasonal/SWB-FUL

Getting From the Ferry Terminal to Camp

• On Thursday and Friday, there will be pickups from Long Harbour.
• At every Salt Spring ferry terminal, BC Transit buses to Ganges are timed to meet the ferry. The bus costs $2.75 and is currently on the summer schedule. See https://www.bctransit.com/salt-spring-island/wp-content/uploads/sites/38/2026/04/2026-05-02-SSI-RG.pdf for more information.
• Use Signal to arrange transport from Ganges to camp.
• At least one amazing person every year rides their bike to camp.

By Air

Float planes fly from downtown Vancouver, YVR Richmond terminal and Victoria downtown harbour to Salt Spring Island. Check out Harbour Air and book early for best pricing.

Consider adding a tent and sleeping bag to your DWeb Camp Cascadia ticket to help you pack lightly.

Carpool

Need a ride? Offering one? Coming from Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle or Portland? Post on the camp Signal group which will be monitored to help with carpooling opportunities.

International Airports

The closest international airport to camp is Victoria YYJ. This airport is a 20 minute ride from Swartz Bay where you catch the Salt Spring Fulford Harbour ferry.

Coming to Canada through Vancouver's international airport YVR? You can take Harbour Air to Salt Spring. Leave plenty of time to pick up checked baggage, go through Canada customs, and to transfer to the Richmond YVR sea plane terminal.

The Final Leg to Camp

If you are arriving with tents and camping equipment, it isn't feasible to walk (or roll) from Ganges to the Farmer's Institute on Rainbow Road. We will pick up you up from Ganges and Long Harbour and bring you to camp. Use the Signal chat or Discord to share your travel plans or request help with travel planning.

Don't be shy!