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2026 VISITOR GUIDE |
Put Your Business at the Heart of Salt Spring Island’s Visitor ExperienceThe 2026 Salt Spring Island Visitor Guide Advertising Package is more than a directory—it’s a curated storytelling platform designed to connect visitors to the island in a deeply authentic way. With a print run of 20,000 copies, this guide is the primary information source for Salt Spring Island visitors, and is distributed far beyond the island itself. It travels aboard BC Ferries, reaches travellers through Vancouver and Victoria airports, and is circulated through the BC Visitor Centre Network— a distribution channel exclusively available to this guide. This is not traditional advertising. It is analogue storytelling with purpose, built around the idea of “Travel Like a Local”—inviting visitors into the real heart of Salt Spring through the people, places, and passions that define it. Instead of cluttered listings and crowded ads, this 36-page guide prioritizes clarity, beauty, and connection. Your business becomes part of the narrative fabric of the island experience. 2026 Visitor Guide - AT A GLANCE:
VISITOR GUIDE SPOTS ARE ONLY ON SALE UNTIL MID MAY! And we aim to have this guide printed and ready to distribute by mid / late June.
Why This Guide WorksThis is not just advertising space—it’s placement within the visitor journey itself. By combining editorial storytelling, curated design, and intentional distribution, the Salt Spring Visitor Guide becomes a trusted companion for travellers as they explore the island. Your business isn’t just listed. It is discovered, experienced, and remembered. Tell Your Story, Not Just Your DetailsVisitors aren’t just looking for what to do—they’re looking for meaning, craft, and connection. This guide gives you space to share the why behind your business: the spark, the craft, the obsession, the “light bulb moment” that brought it to life. Whether you’re a winery, a maker, a gallery, a café, a wellness practitioner, or a hidden gem waiting to be discovered—this is your opportunity to be seen in a way that feels aligned, intentional, and memorable. NOT A MEMBER?Not only do Chamber Members save up to $100 these ad placements, but they also gain access to a wide range of year-round benefits designed to support and grow their business.From increased visibility through Chamber marketing channels and inclusion in member promotions, to networking events, advocacy, and exclusive discounts, membership offers real, ongoing value.BECOME ONE MEMBER TODAY! |
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| Immersive Storytelling & Editorial FeaturesThis is the most powerful way to be part of the guide—not as an ad, but as a story. A premium storytelling placement includes a dedicated feature with a stunning visual and an editorial write-up that brings your business to life through narrative. These are designed for businesses with depth—those with a strong origin story, craft process, or generational roots. For those wanting a lighter touch, concise feature paragraphs integrate your story directly into thematic pages, allowing your message to appear naturally within the flow of the island’s creative and culinary landscape. You can also easily add a visual Directory Spot to add some more visual oomph to the presence of your business in the 2026 Salt Spring Visitor Guide. |
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Salt Spring Info Centre infocentre@saltspringchamber.com SPRING HOURS: SUN - THURS 11am - 2pm FRI + SAT : 10am - 1pm 250-537-5252 | Salt Spring Chamber Office chamber@saltspringchamber.com Our Office is in remote mode + only Questions? See who to contact HERE We are grateful and humbled to do business on the unceded Coast Salish territories of the Hul’qumi’num and SENĆOŦEN speaking peoples. | 121 Lower Ganges Rd Big Thanks to Our Sponsors!
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