The largest of the southern Gulf Islands, Salt Spring is home to over 10,000 people and is one of Canada's top tourism and retirement destinations. The Salt Spring Island trust area enjoys one of the warmest year-round climates in Canada, and is popular for its easy-going lifestyle, rich culture and serene beauty. Encompassing nearly 20,000 hectares and including numerous islets, the Local Trust Area is located 11 kilometres north of the Swartz Bay ferry terminal on Vancouver Island. The Salt Spring Island Local Trust Area is home to some of the rarest ecosystems in the world. To learn about the conservation status of the Salt spring Island Local Trust Area, view the island profile.
Important Information: North Salt Spring Waterworks District Water Supply Statement
For Building Permits for Salt Spring Island (within the jurisdiction of the Capital Regional District) please submit a Building Permit Review Form and required documents electronically.
Salt Spring Island Local Trust Committee News
JANUARY
Have Your Say!
SALT SPRING ISLAND LOCAL TRUST AREA SPECIAL PROPERTY TAX REQUISITION
The Salt Spring Island Local Trust Committee is seeking a $75,500 special property tax requisition for the 2021/22 fiscal year to continue funding the coordination of freshwater policy on Salt Spring Island through the Salt Spring Island Watershed Protection Alliance (SSIWPA).
This special property tax requisition will support the continued coordination of community, government, and non-government organizations working together to develop a framework and strategy to protect watersheds and preserve drinking water sources on Salt Spring Island.
You can learn more about the special property tax requisition process here.
Share your opinion about the proposed special property tax requisition and the Islands Trust budget here.
Information about the 2021/22 Islands Trust budget is available here.
To learn more about the Salt Spring Island Local Trust Committee’s ongoing commitment to freshwater sustainability, visit its website here.
January 22, 2021 | Electronic SSI LTC Special Business Meeting
Meeting Agenda: click here.
To join Electronically: click here.
To Call into the meeting: Canada: 855 703 8985 (Toll Free) / US: 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 696 3522 3284.
Watch Live Stream in real time: https://collaboratevideo.net/islandstrust/A
Meeting Recording: click here.
January 19, 2021 | Electronic SSI LTC Regular Business Meeting
Meeting Agenda: click here.
To join Electronically: click here.
To Call into the meeting: Canada: 855 703 8985 (Toll Free) / US: 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 623 7979 4610.
Watch Live Stream in real time: https://collaboratevideo.net/islandstrust/A
Meeting Recording: click here.
