August 17th, 2005 — As the multi-million dollar housing project on Channel Ridge was being started (see previous post) there was another development happening at the south end of Salt Spring Island in Fulford Harbour. It was the so called “Freedom Camp” of tents and old boats created on the beach of Drummond Park by young people attracted to the island only to find there were no affordable places to rent. The picture above is from a spot somewhat south of the actual camp, accessible only by water at high tide, and remained in use long after officials removed the original camp on the beach.