The 10 Best Museums in Salt Spring Island, Canada

Using high resolution scanning technology, award-winning photographer Janet Dwyer captures botanical and nature scenes. Organic materials such as plants, feathers, bones, ice, and live insects find their way into her compositions, becoming part of a story or metaphor for human emotions and interactions. Limited Edition Prints, Artist's Proofs, cards and small prints available. Drop by during a studio opening or call for an appointment to visit.

A single artist gallery on one of Canada's Gulf Islands. Really an Art Lovers Getaway. Jill travels and paints in various parts of the world. She has many collections on her website and over 300 paintings currently in print. Jill has had galleries of her own for more than 20 years. Her personal gallery on Salt Spring Island is definitely the best place to view her art plus have a chance to meet in person. She paints primarily in watercolour but that tends to be just the start as she then incorporates prayer flags... Pen and ink... Gold leaf and whatever gives the effect she is seeking. Always vibrant and uplifting.The gallery is now open daily in the summer and three days a week the rest of the year.

Duthie Gallery on Salt Spring Island shows fine art, sculpture, landscape art and studio furniture and exhibits many prominent artists from the Pacific Northwest: Michael Dennis, David Robinson, Deon Venter, Judith Currelly, Richard Tetrault, Brent Comber, Rosalie Matchett, Benita Sanders and Gerda Lattey. The gallery also contains a 1- acre sculpture park; during the summer the sculpture park is illuminated and open in the evenings. Spring hours: 11-5 Friday Saturday & Sunday, Summer hours: Thursday - Monday 11 - 5. Night Gallery - nightly July and August 9 - 11pm

The Salt Spring Island Museum presents a look into the lives of early settlers from around 1880 to 1950. Consisting entirely of local artifacts, donated or loaned by Salt Spring families, it illustrates the many aspects of early agricultural development and life on Salt Spring.

Steffich Fine Art, Salt Spring Island was established in 1992 by owner Matt Steffich. Over the last twenty-three years, the gallery has become an island "must see" for artists and collectors. We have hosted shows for nationally noted artists Norval Morrisseau, Jack Shadbolt, Abraham Anghik Ruben and Robert Bateman. Featuring an incredibly talented and diverse group of artists from Salt Spring Island and across Canada, Steffich Fine Art has carefully curated a unique cross section of world class talent. From photography to sculpture, painting to ceramics, we have something for every artistic taste. Drop by for a laugh and a cup full of creative inspiration. We are open 7 days a week, rain or shine.

The Blue Horse Folk Art gallery was built by two Salt Spring Island artists, Anna Gustafson and Paul Burke. This charming space houses their most recent works of art, and is open to the public. Anna's raku vases and lamps are always in stock, along with her other projects, including gorgeous encaustic paintings. Paul's folk art animal sculptures are joined by his narrative works, including the acclaimed Mrs. Drysdale's Circus collection.Come and enjoy the gallery, see the artists in their studios, and enjoy the beautiful gardens.