
Looking back at Salt Spring Island from the 7 a.m. Bowen Queen as it coasted into Crofton. The dull sky over Mount Baker became a blue and pink palette, heralding the coming sunrise. A colourful surprise.
Salt Spring Photographer John Cameron

Looking back at Salt Spring Island from the 7 a.m. Bowen Queen as it coasted into Crofton. The dull sky over Mount Baker became a blue and pink palette, heralding the coming sunrise. A colourful surprise.


Behind Country Grocer. A seasonal still life of sorts.

The Salt Spring Elementary Grade 1/2 class with teacher Janisse Browning, parent helpers, and Chief Pilot Harold tour one of Saltspring Air’s De Havilland Beaver float planes in Ganges. All the kids got a turn at the controls.

An idyllic scene with heavy touches of reality.
With the colour gone, one can’t help but explore the details of this winter cruiser. From the frost on top of the outboard motor to the often repaired look of the dinghy there’s lots to see. And to wonder about. For example, what’s the story behind the second dinghy…
Photographs of Salt Spring Island and areas reachable by ferry and road (and sometimes off-road).