A Sanctuary on Salt Spring Island
A getaway you'll never forget
Ensconced in tall fir forest and full of sunlight, the farm and abundant orchards are both wild and artfully cultivated.
Rooms offer refreshing ocean views and island-crafted king beds with organic bedding. From your first breakfast to the last sunset, Lightwater is a getaway you’ll never forget.
Location
Lightwater Cove’s secluded landscape on Salt Spring Island is a stunning convergence of farm, forest and ocean. Appointed with everything you need to feel right at home, our south-facing location means abundance in the gardens and orchards, and light-filled days for guests.
Only a short ferry or floatplane ride from Vancouver, Victoria or Seattle, Lightwater Cove gives you the best of both worlds: wild beauty and local culture. The land is surrounded by hundreds of acres of forest trails and a marine park reserve—and a rich array of island-made food, wine, crafts and art.
Treat yourself to an experience of this unforgettable place where light and water meet the land.
Sustainability
At Lightwater we have profound respect for the land and sea where we dwell—and for the people and animals that share it with us. On this working organic farm, “eco” is a way of life. Local artisans built Lightwater using energy-efficient and sustainably sourced materials, and the same care shows in everything we do, from managing water to benefit the community to offering island-crafted beds, breakfasts and bath products.
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Our Seasons
A destination for all seasons
Streams swelling with rain and southern exposure fills the land with sunlight in early spring, coaxing out crocuses and daffodils—followed by plum, pear, cherry and apple blossoms bursting all over the farm.
Our Seasons
A destination for all seasons
In summer—when not out hiking, wine-tasting or swimming—read a book in the shade of the laurel trees or lie on Ember’s Bridge and listen to the waterfalls.
Our Seasons
A destination for all seasons
Harvest season brings abundance from the farm, ripe fruit in the orchards and autumn colours in the maple trees. Head out to The Point and watch for black-tailed deer wandering the trails with their fawns.
Our Seasons
A destination for all seasons
Ocean light streams into the Great Hall even in winter. Sip hot chocolate by the open stone fireplace, or venture out to the Cascade Hot Tub and watch the winds sway the cathedral firs.