Guidebook for Salt Spring Island
Drinks & Nightlife
Often live music with dancing in the night time, but also family friendly during the day.
77 locals recommend
Moby's Pub
124A Upper Ganges RdOften live music with dancing in the night time, but also family friendly during the day.
Parks & Nature
Ruckle Provincial Park
Beaver Point RoadNature at it's finest. Old growth forest and beach walks!
Stunning ocean, mountain and valley views. Assorted trail system to stretch your legs within this beautiful forested park.
55 locals recommend
Mount Maxwell Provincial Park
1930 Fulford-Ganges RoadStunning ocean, mountain and valley views. Assorted trail system to stretch your legs within this beautiful forested park.
From moderate to challenging trail systems - when you reach the pinnacle you will not be disappointed. Memorial dog bowl made from stone for your thirsty canine companion. Don't forget your water bottle!
Mt Dyan Hiking Trail
Trustees TrailFrom moderate to challenging trail systems - when you reach the pinnacle you will not be disappointed. Memorial dog bowl made from stone for your thirsty canine companion. Don't forget your water bottle!
Lovely walking trails through meadows and woodlands to the head of the Bay.
37 locals recommend
Burgoyne Bay Provincial Park
Burgoyne Bay RoadLovely walking trails through meadows and woodlands to the head of the Bay.
Creek, forest and meadow....For Dog Lovers....this one is for you!
16 locals recommend
Duck Creek Park
209 Sunset DrCreek, forest and meadow....For Dog Lovers....this one is for you!
Extensive Trails for all levels of fitness....bring your map along.
Channel Ridge Trails - Sunset Drive Access
1110 Sunset DrExtensive Trails for all levels of fitness....bring your map along.
Hiking trails close to town; forest and streams. New bike park. Great for families!
8 locals recommend
Mouat Park
Rainbow RoadHiking trails close to town; forest and streams. New bike park. Great for families!
Entertainment & Activities
Local productions as well as internationally acclaimed performances can be seen here. Check their website for upcoming performances.
25 locals recommend
ArtSpring
100 Jackson AveLocal productions as well as internationally acclaimed performances can be seen here. Check their website for upcoming performances.
Salt Spring Vineyards & Tasting Room
151 Lee RdWine tasting!
Garry Oaks Winery
Fulford-Ganges RoadWine tasting!
Shopping
Along with some local clothing designers they bring in some great lines from other parts of Canada. As well a variety of collectibles! Charming shop...a worthwhile visit!
13 locals recommend
Twang & Pearl
112 Hereford AveAlong with some local clothing designers they bring in some great lines from other parts of Canada. As well a variety of collectibles! Charming shop...a worthwhile visit!
Internationally renowned! Something for everyone! Saturdays from approx. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Over 140 artisans and food producers; potters, jewellers, fibre artists, woodworkers, art & photography, body care, clothing and accessories, produce, snacks & foods
84 locals recommend
Salt Spring Island Air Ltd
115 Fulford-Ganges RdInternationally renowned! Something for everyone! Saturdays from approx. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Over 140 artisans and food producers; potters, jewellers, fibre artists, woodworkers, art & photography, body care, clothing and accessories, produce, snacks & foods
In the centre of the village of Ganges. Easy walking distance for those arriving by boat.
67 locals recommend
Thrifty Foods
114 Purvis LnIn the centre of the village of Ganges. Easy walking distance for those arriving by boat.
Sacred Mountain Lavender Farm
401 Musgrave RdFull spectrum lavender farm and store
Sunset Farm
1325 Sunset DrLamb, eggs, chicken, knitting wool & sheepskins
Lavender and Black
256 Pringle Farm RoadOrganic lavender, essential oil and farm shop
Essentials
Uptown has more available parking for those with vehicles. There is also a complimentary bus to this location.
49 locals recommend
Country Grocer
374 Lower Ganges RdUptown has more available parking for those with vehicles. There is also a complimentary bus to this location.
Food Scene
Barb's Bakery & Bistro
121 McPhillips AveT J Beans
110 Lower Ganges RdInternet availability
Auntie Pesto's
115 Fulford-Ganges RdOceanside location in the village of Ganges
Salt Spring Inn Ltd
132 Lower Ganges RdIn Ganges Village and large seating capacity
BurgerBar537
106 Purvis LnLocated by the waterfront docks in the village of Ganges.
Live music most nights throughout the summer! By the docks in the centre of town. Dogs welcome outside the main eating area.
80 locals recommend
Tree House Cafe
106 Purvis LnLive music most nights throughout the summer! By the docks in the centre of town. Dogs welcome outside the main eating area.
For those who love seafood and harbour views! Other food options available on the menu. Outdoor live entertainment in the evenings during summer. Gas fire-pits for the chillier west coast evenings.
19 locals recommend
Oystercatcher Seafood Bar & Grill
110 Purvis LnFor those who love seafood and harbour views! Other food options available on the menu. Outdoor live entertainment in the evenings during summer. Gas fire-pits for the chillier west coast evenings.
House Piccolo
108 Hereford AveFine dining. Small venue. Romantic!
2 venues; fine dining restaurant and bistro. Reservations recommended. World renowned.
16 locals recommend
Hastings House Country House Hotel
160 Upper Ganges Rd2 venues; fine dining restaurant and bistro. Reservations recommended. World renowned.
Charming location. Worth the drive! Enjoy a walk along the beach after sampling one of the tasty homemade pastries.
30 locals recommend
Fernwood Road Cafe
325 Fernwood RdCharming location. Worth the drive! Enjoy a walk along the beach after sampling one of the tasty homemade pastries.
Well known for the wood-fired oven pizzas! Lovely location - worth the drive!
11 locals recommend
twig and buoy
321 Fernwood RdWell known for the wood-fired oven pizzas! Lovely location - worth the drive!
On the waterfront of Fulford Harbour. Stop in before catching a ferry to Sidney on route to Victoria or enjoy a meal with nothing but time on your hands to enjoy the harbour views.
50 locals recommend
Rock Salt Restaurant & Cafe
2921 Fulford-Ganges RoadOn the waterfront of Fulford Harbour. Stop in before catching a ferry to Sidney on route to Victoria or enjoy a meal with nothing but time on your hands to enjoy the harbour views.
Sweet venue, walking distance from Ganges Village and away from the summer bustle
31 locals recommend
Switchboard Cafe
122 Hereford AveSweet venue, walking distance from Ganges Village and away from the summer bustle
The vegan food from a food truck is amazing! The venue is charming and located on route to Ruckle Park. A must see! Hours are limited. Check their website for hours of operation.
7 locals recommend
Kizmit Galleria / Cafe
1431 Beaver Point RdThe vegan food from a food truck is amazing! The venue is charming and located on route to Ruckle Park. A must see! Hours are limited. Check their website for hours of operation.
Renowned for his amazing Cheese David Wood is now offering wood-fired pizzas with all of his special cheese toppings. Enjoy the farm environment; chickens, goats and gardens. Viewing windows provides the opportunity of seeing the stages of cheese making.
97 locals recommend
Salt Spring Island Ales
270 Furness RdRenowned for his amazing Cheese David Wood is now offering wood-fired pizzas with all of his special cheese toppings. Enjoy the farm environment; chickens, goats and gardens. Viewing windows provides the opportunity of seeing the stages of cheese making.
Locally produced Cider. Sit around the picnic table with one of the many flavourful ciders and charcuterie.
56 locals recommend
Salt Spring Wild Cider
151 Sharp RdLocally produced Cider. Sit around the picnic table with one of the many flavourful ciders and charcuterie.
Getting Around
Salt Spring Car Rental
124 Upper Ganges Rd Also have scooters for rent