Salt Spring Island bus route connecting Fulford Harbour and Ganges via Isabella Point Road.
Route 2 Fulford Harbour connects Fulford Harbour, Isabella Point Road, Burgoyne Bay Road, Cusheon Lake Road at Fulford-Ganges Road, and the Visitor Information Centre in Ganges. The schedule effective October 1, 2026 lists weekday, Saturday and Sunday service; statutory holidays use the Sunday schedule. Listed times are at timing points; buses may pass other stops within a few minutes of those times. There is no guaranteed connection to or from a ferry. Check BC Transit for current schedule and alerts.
Service Areas: Fulford Harbour, Ganges, Salt Spring Island
Amenities include a waterfront boardwalk, children’s playground, picnic tables, washrooms and rentable band shell. Wheelchair access is listed. The park hosts the Market in the Park on Saturdays from April through October. CRD lists hours 7 a.m.–11 p.m. Access from the 100 block of Fulford-Ganges Road.
Provider: Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Islands Community Services Society
Assessment, counselling, and case planning for eligible children and youth aged 5–19.
Island Community Services provides assessment, counselling, case planning, clinical interventions, and follow-up in office or on an outreach basis for children and youth experiencing moderate to severe emotional, behavioural, or psychological difficulties. Services may be provided in community locations including schools. Referrals are accepted from the Ministry of Children and Family Development, schools, physicians, community agencies, or by self-referral. Some needs may be outside the program’s scope.
Service Areas: Beaver Point, Fulford Harbour, Galiano Island, Ganges, Mayne Island, North Galiano, Pender Island, Port Washington, Salt Spring Island, Saturna Island
Provider: Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Islands Community Services Society
Outreach support to families with children aged 0–18 across the Southern Gulf Islands.
Provides prevention, early intervention, assessment, and other support to children and families facing stress, parenting challenges, or early signs of abuse, neglect, or other risks to child well-being. The service supports developing or restoring a safe and healthy home environment and coordinates with Family Place, Ministry of Children and Family Development social workers, and other community partners. Access is by referral from the responsible Child Protection social worker or self-referral.
Service Areas: Beaver Point, Fulford Harbour, Galiano Island, Ganges, Mayne Island, North Galiano, Pender Island, Port Washington, Salt Spring Island, Saturna Island
24-hour Emergency Department and acute hospital care on Salt Spring Island.
Located at 135 Crofton Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1T1; phone 250-538-4800. Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day for life-threatening or serious health concerns; patients are triaged by urgency, not arrival order. The hospital has 19 acute-care beds, a palliative suite, laboratory and medical imaging services, and long-term care. Call 9-1-1 for immediate danger or urgent medical help. Non-emergency patients may be directed to same-day or urgent care.
Service Areas: Beaver Point, Fulford Harbour, Ganges, Salt Spring Island
Location: 135 Crofton Road, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
Public pool, hot tub, aquatic fitness and recreation facility in Ganges.
The facility has a six-lane, 25-metre pool, hot tub, multipurpose room and aquatic fitness classes. Published regular facility hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 6:30 a.m.–8 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sunday 1–5:30 p.m. Pool access hours can differ from facility hours; check the current schedule before visiting. Address: 262 Rainbow Road.
Provincial park on Salt Spring Island with more than 15 km of trails, coastal scenery, wildlife viewing and walk-in camping.
Ruckle Park is on Salt Spring Island, 10 km from the Fulford Harbour ferry terminal along Beaver Point Road. It has seven kilometres of shoreline and more than 15 km of trails, including a coastal trail to Yeo Point, camping, wildlife viewing, ocean kayaking and saltwater fishing. Swimming is not designated and there are no lifeguards. The active farm is closed to the public. Because of livestock interactions, some trails are closed to dogs until further notice; dogs on leash are permitted in lower day-use and campground areas and on the coastal trail to Yeo Point. Bicycles are allowed on main roads but not park walking trails. Check BC Parks advisories and reservation information before visiting.
Service Areas: Beaver Point, Fulford Harbour, Ganges
Provider: Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Islands Community Services Society
Non-medical help for seniors to remain independent at home and connected to their community.
Island Community Services’ Salt Spring Island Better At Home program provides non-medical support with day-to-day tasks so seniors can remain independent at home. The provider describes service availability and options through its Seniors’ Services page; contact Island Community Services to confirm current services, eligibility, fees and scheduling. Main office: 268 Fulford-Ganges Road; phone 250-537-9971.
Service Areas: Beaver Point, Fulford Harbour, Ganges
Provider: Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Islands Community Services Society
Year-round, 24/7 minimal-barrier emergency shelter for adults experiencing homelessness or immediate shelter need.
Located at 268 Fulford-Ganges Road at the Island Community Services main site. Available year-round, 24 hours a day, seven days a week; maximum capacity 30 individuals. Provides a bed with linens, hot meals, showers, laundry and support connecting people to longer-term housing and services. Minimal barrier; no gender restrictions; pets can typically be accommodated. Adults over 19 are eligible; youth may be sheltered in exceptional circumstances. The shelter cannot accommodate people with acute or complex medical issues or behaviour presenting a risk of harm to others. Extreme Weather Response may add capacity when activated. Call 250-537-9971 ext. 244.
Service Areas: Beaver Point, Fulford Harbour, Ganges, Salt Spring Island
Location: 268 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC
Volunteer fire and rescue response for most of Salt Spring Island.
Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue oversees fire and rescue response for most of Salt Spring Island and is operated by the Salt Spring Island Fire Protection Improvement District. The CRD lists Fulford Fire Hall at 2470 Fulford-Ganges Road. Fire Hall office contact: 250-537-2531, Monday–Thursday 9am–4pm; after-hours non-emergency on-shift officer: 250-537-2531 ext. 227. Call 9-1-1 for emergencies. CRD says Salt Spring Island Fire Rescue coverage is for most of the island; confirm exact response boundaries for an address.
Service Areas: Beaver Point, Fulford Harbour, Ganges, Salt Spring Island
Location: 2470 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
Provider: Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Islands Community Services Society
Food assistance for individuals, seniors, and families experiencing food or financial shortages.
The Salt Spring Island Food Bank assists individuals, seniors, and families dealing with food or financial shortages. Registration is required. Food Bank pickup is on Tuesdays from 9:30 am to 3:45 pm at 268 Fulford-Ganges Road. Ordering in advance can expedite pickup. Delivery options are available for seniors or disabled clients; contact the Food Bank to inquire.
Service Areas: Beaver Point, Fulford Harbour, Ganges, Salt Spring Island
Location: 268 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC
Provider: Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Islands Community Services Society
Case-managed housing support for Salt Spring Island residents experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness.
Island Community Services provides person-centred support to obtain and retain housing, with needs assessed case by case. Support may include help with start-up housing costs or rental supplements for eligible people, income assistance and disability applications, identification documents, in-home support, eviction prevention, advocacy and referrals. Located at 129 Hereford Avenue in Ganges. Appointments Monday–Friday; Tuesdays are drop-in on a first-come basis. Call 250-537-9971 ext. 234.
Service Areas: Beaver Point, Fulford Harbour, Ganges, Salt Spring Island
Location: 129 Hereford Avenue, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
Public library in Ganges with lending, computers, internet, makerspace, equipment loans and community programs.
Located at 129 McPhillips Avenue, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T6. Phone 250-537-4666; email info@saltspringlibrary.com. Regular hours: Monday–Friday 10am–5pm; Saturday 10am–3pm; Sunday closed. Services include public internet and Wi-Fi, computers and printing, equipment loans, visiting library services, room rental, museum passes, a FabLab makerspace, programs and events. Check the library website for holiday closures and service details.
Service Areas: Beaver Point, Fulford Harbour, Ganges, Salt Spring Island
Location: 129 McPhillips Avenue, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
Provider: Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Islands Community Services Society
Individualized non-medical support helping older adults connect with practical, social and health resources.
The Seniors Community Connector uses a social-prescribing approach to help older adults identify and reach personal health and wellness goals, with individualized planning, check-ins and links to community resources and programs. Eligibility: age 65 or older, residing on Salt Spring Island, and experiencing or at risk of frailty, social isolation/loneliness, or barriers to community resources. Self, family, health-care providers, friends or community members may refer. Contact Island Community Services at 250-537-9971.
Service Areas: Beaver Point, Fulford Harbour, Ganges