
Once loved, now abandoned. This Salt Spring dwelling is tucked away in the trees on the north end of the Island.
Salt Spring Photographer John Cameron

Once loved, now abandoned. This Salt Spring dwelling is tucked away in the trees on the north end of the Island.

Judging from the paint layers and the concrete condition, this looks like an on-going problem.

Light and shadows play across cedar shingle siding on a Salt Spring home. Should we be more creative in the finish of our homes and businesses?
(This reminds me of another bit of construction creativity, the outhouse on Chocolate Island in Ganges Harbour. Featured as the Salt Spring photo of the day on June 27, 2011.)
A sign appeared on Moby’s front door Thursday saying it had closed until further notice. Why, or for how long, has yet to be answered. It joins three other recently closed Ganges restaurants.
Moby’s Pub at the head of Ganges Harbour on Salt Spring Island…in better times.

Moby’s on a snowy January 5th, 2009


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).