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Salt Spring Island
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Salt Spring Island is the largest and most visited of British Columbia's Southern Gulf Islands, famed for its natural beauty, lively arts scene, and laid-back atmosphere. The island offers charming villages, artisanal markets, and abundant outdoor activities year-round.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
48.82°, -123.49°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,510
Local Cost
$1,830
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
10.2°C
Summer Avg
17.5°C
Winter Avg
3.8°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
-10.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
875 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
YGG
Distance
4 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.
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