Salt Spring Island provides diverse educational options for children, including public and private schools, a public French immersion program, and programs that support our thriving homeschooling community.
Our island falls under the SD64 school district, serving five island communities. The district oversees three K-7 elementary schools and one high school on Salt Spring Island. Public schools typically operate Monday to Thursday, allowing Fridays for extracurricular activities.
Please visit the school websites below for more information and to access registration forms:
For those interested in homeschooling or unschooling, explore these options on Salt Spring Island:
Additionally, there are numerous daycare and preschool options on the island:
Schools
Fernwood Elementary
Fulford Elementary
Gulf Islands School District
Gulf Islands Secondary School
NIDES – North Island Distance Education School
Salt Spring Elementary
Wisdom of the Earth Centre’s WOLF program
Accommodations
Places to Stay
Arts
ArtSpring Arts Center
Gulf Islands School of Performing Arts
Mahon Hall
Salt Spring Dance Temple
Salt Spring Scottish Country Dance Club
Salt Spring Studio Tour
Saturday Market
SNAPP
Getting Around
Car Rentals
Gulf Island Water Taxi
Salt Spring Transit System
Taxi
Getting Here by Air
Harbour Air
Seair
Vancouver International Airport
Victoria International Airport
Getting Here by Water
BC Ferries
Land Use and Planning
Islands Trust
Septic System Maintenance
Marinas
Marinas and Docking Facilities
Medical/Community Health
Braehaven Assisted Living
Chemainus Health Care Centre (Chemainus)
Cowichan District Hospital (Duncan)
Greenwoods Eldercare Society
Heritage Place Retirement Community
Lady Minto/Gulf Islands Hospital
Madrona Integrative Health
Meadowbrook Retirement Community
Salt Spring Island Child/Youth/Family Services
Salt Spring Island Community Health Society
Salt Spring Island Community Resources
Salt Spring Island Emergency & Safety
Saltspring Island Health Centre
Salt Spring Island Health Professionals
Salt Spring Island Medical Equipment
Salt Spring Island Pharmasave
Salt Spring Island Physicians
Salt Spring Island Primary Care
Salt Spring Island Senior Services
Salt Spring Island Social Services
Recreation
Recreation Guide for Parks
Salt Spring Trail Guide
Rainbow Road Aquatic Centre
Salt Spring Adventure Co.
Salt Spring Centre of Yoga
Salt Spring Island Golf Club
Salt Spring Sailing Club
Salt Spring Tennis
Salt Spring Tourism
Salt Spring Wellness Centre
Tourist Information
SSI Chamber of Commerce
Weather
Environment Canada Gulf Islands
Weather Network (Ganges)
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