Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
All Saints Anglican Church
110 Park Drive, Salt Spring Island, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Ground floor side entrance
Find AA Meetings in Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
This directory lists 10 AA meetings in Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, with times, locations, and directions. Whether you live here or are passing through, the listings are open to anyone looking for help with alcohol.
Across Salt Spring Island, Wednesday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and afternoon (12–5 PM) sessions are the most common. In-person groups meet across 4 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Discussion, Big Book, and 12 Steps & 12 Traditions meetings.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Fritz Theatre Central Hall
901 North End Road, Salt Spring Island, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Salt Spring Island
Access:
Downstairs
Sundays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Fritz Theatre Central Hall
901 North End Road, Salt Spring Island, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Salt Spring Island
Access:
Downstairs
Mondays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Fritz Theatre Central Hall
901 North End Road, Salt Spring Island, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyDiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Salt Spring Island
Access:
Downstairs
Tuesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Fritz Theatre Central Hall
901 North End Road, Salt Spring Island, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
As Bill Sees ItOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Salt Spring Island.
Access:
Downstairs
Wednesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Fritz Theatre Central Hall
901 North End Road, Salt Spring Island, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Salt Spring Island.
Access:
Downstairs
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Salt Sping Island Baptist Church
520 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyBig Book StudyClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Salt Spring Island.
Access:
Basement level around back
Fridays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Fritz Theatre Central Hall
901 North End Road, Salt Spring Island, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Salt Spring Island
Access:
Downstairs
Saturdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Fritz Theatre Central Hall
901 North End Road, Salt Spring Island, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
11th Step MeditationOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Salt Spring Island
Access:
Downstairs
Saturdays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Salt Spring Senior Centre
379 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionEnglish
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Senior's Centre
1507 Joan Avenue, Duncan, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Hosted by District 8
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Senior's Centre
1507 Joan Avenue, Duncan, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Speaker meeting on last Tuesday of the month.
Thursdays6:30PM - 7:30PM
New Life Church
1839 Tzouhalem Road, Duncan, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyOpenTradition StudyWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meets at Big D's Portable Trailer, to the left of New Life Church. Tradition meeting, first Thursday of month.
Thursdays6:30PM - 7:30PM
New Life Church
1839 Tzouhalem Road, Duncan, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenStep StudyTradition StudyWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Hosted by District 8
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
United Church
9814 Willow Street, Chemainus, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Sundays7:00PM - 8:00PM
United Church
9814 Willow Street, Chemainus, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyOpenEnglish
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
United Church
9814 Willow Street, Chemainus, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Hosted by District 8 No Food
Sundays7:00PM - 8:00PM
United Church
9814 Willow Street, Chemainus, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Hosted by District 8 Notes: No food
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Warmlands Shelter
2579 Lewis Street, Duncan, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Warmlands Shelter
2579 Lewis Street, Duncan, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Hosted by District 8
Saturdays9:30AM - 10:30AM
Online
450 Whistler Street, Duncan, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionMenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Open to all for Birthday Celebrations. To access via phone, call 1 778 907 2071 and when prompted for meeting i.d. key in 957 027 3473. That is a Vancouver number so long distance may apply.
Sundays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Online
450 Whistler Street, Duncan, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsDiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
We are meeting at the Alano Club. (450 Whistler St.) To access via phone, call 1 778 907 2071 and when prompted for meeting i.d. key in 957 027 3473. That is a Vancouver number so long distance may apply.
Mondays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Online
450 Whistler Street, Duncan, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsDiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
We are meeting at the New Alano Club. (450 Whistler St.) To access via phone, call 1 778 907 2071 and when prompted for meeting i.d. key in 957 027 3473. That is a Vancouver number so long distance may apply.
Tuesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Online
450 Whistler Street, Duncan, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsDiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
We are meeting at the Alano Club. (450 Whistler St.) To access via phone, call 1 778 907 2071 and when prompted for meeting i.d. key in 957 027 3473. That is a Vancouver number so long distance may apply.
Wednesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Online
450 Whistler Street, Duncan, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsDiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
We are meeting at the New Alano Club. (450 Whistler St.) Covid Safety Protocols will be followed. To access via phone, call 1 778 907 2071 and when prompted for meeting i.d. key in 957 027 3473. That is a Vancouver number so long distanc...
About AA Meetings in Salt Spring Island
AA groups in Salt Spring Island, British Columbia are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Salt Spring Island follow the same 12-step program used worldwide. Many are conducted in the local language, but some cities also hold English-speaking meetings for international visitors.
Attending Your First Meeting
What to Expect
- • Arrive a few minutes early to introduce yourself
- • No obligation to speak - listening is perfectly acceptable
- • Share only your first name to maintain anonymity
- • Meetings typically last 60-90 minutes
Complete Confidentiality
Everything shared in AA meetings stays confidential. "Who you see here, what you hear here, when you leave here, let it stay here" is a fundamental principle that protects everyone's privacy and creates a safe space for honest sharing.
The only requirement to attend is a desire to stop drinking. Salt Spring Island's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Salt Spring Island, British Columbia Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 10 AA meetings in Salt Spring Island, British Columbia at 4 venues. AA is not treatment and does not provide detox, medical care, or housing. Those are separate services, and knowing which is which matters.
What kinds of alcohol support are there in Canada?
| Option | What it is | Medically supervised | How it is paid for |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA meetings | Free peer support groups, in person and online | No | Free, self supporting through member contributions |
| Detox | Short term medically supervised detox while alcohol leaves the body | Yes | Health service or paid, depending on the provider |
| Residential treatment | Inpatient or residential treatment, living on site for a set period | Yes | Health service, insurance, or self funded |
| Outpatient treatment | Outpatient and intensive outpatient programmes, structured sessions while living at home | Usually | Health service, insurance, or self funded |
| Sober living | Sober living homes and recovery residences, shared abstinent housing with house rules | No | Usually rent paid by the resident |
Is it safe to stop drinking without medical help?
Not always. Stopping suddenly after heavy daily drinking can cause withdrawal that is genuinely dangerous, which is why medically supervised detox exists as its own service. If you drink heavily every day, speak to a doctor or a withdrawal service first. This is the published position of CCSA, not advice from this directory.
What is a sober living home and who is it for?
Sober living homes and recovery residences are shared homes where everyone is staying sober, usually with house rules and required meeting attendance. It is housing, not treatment. Residents commonly move in after residential treatment and attend local AA meetings as part of the house agreement.
Where can I get free and confidential help now?
If you would rather speak to somebody today than read further, these are free, confidential, and not run by this site:
- Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction.
- Alcohol helplines in Canada are run province by province rather than nationally. CCSA maintains the current list.
- Emergency and crisis contacts if the situation is urgent right now.
Service details verified against CCSA on . The AA Directory lists meetings. It does not run, recommend, rank, or take payment from any treatment provider, sober living home operator, or detox service, and has no affiliation with the groups it lists.