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Salt Spring Island Research Paper

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This is a brief introduction about the place where I’m living at this moment: Salt Spring Island.
I will talk about the Island and the people as far as I am able, given my short residence here (I just arrived 4 months ago).
The Island is located in the Gulf Islands, in the Juan de Fuca Strait between Vancouver and Victoria in British Columbia, Canada.
Warm weather, virgin nature, beautiful beaches, and colorful people make this place very unique.
The most recent census of the island reports almost 10,000 permanent residents. This number increases during the summer with lots of tourists and temporary residents.
Most of the people who moved to the island in the 60’s and 70’s were peace activists: U.S. draft dodgers refusing to serve in the …show more content…

It`s a good place to discover yourself, thus many visitors come to get inspired by the people living here. There is a special healing energy that you can breathe in everywhere.
The cultural life is surprisingly rich for such a small community; there is a film festival in March, many concerts and events at the Artspring, a modern theatre. The cinema is located in an old Church, which is very charming.
There are very interesting and open-minded people to talk to everywhere: in the coffee shops, waiting in the post office line, or walking on a beach.
Saturday’s Market is always well attended by locals, tourists and even people from other parts of BC; you can find incredible produce there as the island has more than 110 farms, most of which are organic. Moreover, artisan cheeses, breads, beers, and specialty foods can be purchased from the local artisans. Paintings, sculptures, woodcarvings, pottery, jewelry, bees wax candles and handmade clothing are also available for

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