Date: Jul 05, 2025
Time: 6:50 am - 3:30 pm
Category:
Salt Spring Island Hike + Market Day Adventure
Ready for a day of stunning views, forest trails, and island charm? Join us for an approximately 9.8 km loop hike to Baynes Peak via Armand Link and Rim Trail, followed by a visit to the vibrant Salt Spring Island Saturday Market.
Hike Details, approximate:
- Distance: 9.8 km
- Elevation Gain: 511 m
- Estimated Time: 3h 30m
- Difficulty: Moderate
Travel Plan:
- Ferry departs 6:50 AM from Swartz Bay to Fulford Harbour
- Trailhead meetup at 8:00 AM
After the Hike:
- Visit Salt Spring Island’s lively Saturday Market
- Optional: Stop for lunch or refreshments before heading home on either the 2:35pm or 4:20pm ferry (depending on group preference)
Rideshare Info: I have room for 3 more people in my car. Additional participants welcome if we have another driver.
To Join: Contact Yvonne Blum at with your ACC number, first and last name, and let me know:
- If you’d like to hop in en route to the ferry
- Or if you’ll be driving yourself and meeting us at the trailhead
Coordinates for the trailhead will be shared with confirmed participants.
Come for the hike, stay for the market—and make some memories along the way!
Please note:
- I’ll be away in Strathcona and unable to respond to emails until the end of day on Tuesday, July 1st at the earliest. Thanks in advance for your patience!
- This hike will be canceled or shift to an alternate day if the weather does not improve
Salt Spring Island Saturday Market Website: Plan Your Perfect Holiday on Salt Spring Island | Salt Spring Market | Salt Spring Market