Diane's Guidebook
My Favourite Places to Experience
Great sampling of cheeses and local products! Pack a picnic lunch or enjoy a lunch in the garden!
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Salt Spring Island Ales
270 Furness RdGreat sampling of cheeses and local products! Pack a picnic lunch or enjoy a lunch in the garden!
Sample a variety of ciders in flights! Enjoy small plates of food that pair well with your cider! Relax on the property and savour your surroundings!
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Salt Spring Wild Cider
151 Sharp RdSample a variety of ciders in flights! Enjoy small plates of food that pair well with your cider! Relax on the property and savour your surroundings!
Take a walk through the lavender fields or receive an education of the production of the oils! Experience the healing qualities of lavender!
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Sacred Mountain Lavender Farm
401 Musgrave RdTake a walk through the lavender fields or receive an education of the production of the oils! Experience the healing qualities of lavender!
Beautiful grounds for wine tasting and the occasional live entertainment!
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Salt Spring Vineyards & Tasting Room
151 Lee RdBeautiful grounds for wine tasting and the occasional live entertainment!
Salt Spring Island Ales
270 Furness RdExperience some local beer!
An organic lavender farm. Lovely contemporary space with lots of therapeutic products in the shop!
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Lavender and Black
256 Pringle Farm RoadAn organic lavender farm. Lovely contemporary space with lots of therapeutic products in the shop!
Handmade organic artisan baked goods are produced here at the island’s original wood-fired brick oven bakery. The cinnamon rolls are simply yummy!
Salt Spring Island Bread Co
251 Forest Ridge RdHandmade organic artisan baked goods are produced here at the island’s original wood-fired brick oven bakery. The cinnamon rolls are simply yummy!
My Favourite Shopping Experience
Take a trip around the world right here on Salt Spring Island! This quaint shop has lots of one-of-a-kind treasures. It also makes you feel good with your purchase as it supports Fair Trade. A special visit where you can share stories of travel with the owner or hear the stories of the products!
Mondo Trading Company
118 Lower Ganges RdTake a trip around the world right here on Salt Spring Island! This quaint shop has lots of one-of-a-kind treasures. It also makes you feel good with your purchase as it supports Fair Trade. A special visit where you can share stories of travel with the owner or hear the stories of the products!
A fun boutique filled with clothing and accessories!
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Twang & Pearl
112 Hereford AveA fun boutique filled with clothing and accessories!
Pod Contemporary Gallery
102 Fulford-Ganges RdLots of artsy linen clothing and some contemporary art pieces!
Old Salty
110 Purvis LnGood for local souvenirs!
People come from far and wide to visit our local Saturday Market. Lots of local handcrafted items, fruits and vegetables from farmers and some yummy food from bakers! The market is gradually opening with health and safety in mind.
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Salt Spring Island Air Ltd
115 Fulford-Ganges RdPeople come from far and wide to visit our local Saturday Market. Lots of local handcrafted items, fruits and vegetables from farmers and some yummy food from bakers! The market is gradually opening with health and safety in mind.
Our cute little bookshop filled with a selection of Salt Spring authors...books and games for those lazy days.
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Salt Spring Natureworks
116 Lower Ganges RdOur cute little bookshop filled with a selection of Salt Spring authors...books and games for those lazy days.
My Favourite Beaches
This is my neighbourhood beach! A short drive or bike ride away... or a longer walk. A beautiful pituresque area to relax and enjoy the ocean air! You can also do some farm shopping enroute to the beach.
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Beddis Beach
1456-1460 Beddis RdThis is my neighbourhood beach! A short drive or bike ride away... or a longer walk. A beautiful pituresque area to relax and enjoy the ocean air! You can also do some farm shopping enroute to the beach.
My Favourite Hiking Trails and Parks
Beautiful view at the end of this hike!
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Mount Maxwell Provincial Park
1930 Fulford-Ganges RoadBeautiful view at the end of this hike!
Great for picnicking or walk the trails with spectacular views!
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ruckle Provincial Park
Beaver Point RoadGreat for picnicking or walk the trails with spectacular views!
Burgoyne Bay Provincial Park
Burgoyne Bay RoadMy Favourite Spots for Food and Drink
Enjoy some fish and chips on the outdoor deck with a beautiful view to watch the sunset!
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SeaSide Restaurant
795 Vesuvius Bay RdEnjoy some fish and chips on the outdoor deck with a beautiful view to watch the sunset!
A unique spot nestled around an old tree! Good food and live music!
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Tree House Cafe
106 Purvis LnA unique spot nestled around an old tree! Good food and live music!
A cozy dining experience with a large outdoor patio. A popular spot with the locals!
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Salt Spring Inn Ltd
132 Lower Ganges RdA cozy dining experience with a large outdoor patio. A popular spot with the locals!
A place to enjoy some appetizers and a beer on the deck while watching the boats sail in...or enjoy an evening of live music or dancing!
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Moby's Pub
124A Upper Ganges RdA place to enjoy some appetizers and a beer on the deck while watching the boats sail in...or enjoy an evening of live music or dancing!
Fresh and locally inspired food with a waterfront patio!
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Auntie Pesto's
115 Fulford-Ganges RdFresh and locally inspired food with a waterfront patio!
Famous for their hand rolled fresh waffle cones. A Salt Spring Island tradition for over 35 years!
Glad's Ice Cream
101 Purvis LnFamous for their hand rolled fresh waffle cones. A Salt Spring Island tradition for over 35 years!
My Favourite Cafes
Great for a light lunch or yummy baked goods or a packed lunch for a picnic!
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Barb's Bakery & Bistro
121 McPhillips AveGreat for a light lunch or yummy baked goods or a packed lunch for a picnic!
A great spot to enjoy a coffee outside while people watching!
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T J Beans
110 Lower Ganges RdA great spot to enjoy a coffee outside while people watching!
Nice post for some specialty coffee and conversation!
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Switchboard Cafe
122 Hereford AveNice post for some specialty coffee and conversation!
Great specialty coffees and baked goods! Newly renovated with local crafted interior.
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Salt Spring Coffee - Ganges Cafe & Kitchen
109 McPhillips AveGreat specialty coffees and baked goods! Newly renovated with local crafted interior.
A great place to stop for a coffee or a treat after exploring or riding to this neighbourhood outside of Ganges!
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fernwood Road Cafe
325 Fernwood RdA great place to stop for a coffee or a treat after exploring or riding to this neighbourhood outside of Ganges!
My Favourite Farm Stands
Laughing Apple Farm
900 Beddis RdThis is our neighbourhood farm! Lots of local fresh favourites!
A lovely place to experience farm shopping! You will find most local goodies in the small farm shop and simply delicious bake goods...but get there early for best selection!
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North End Farm
2521 N End RdA lovely place to experience farm shopping! You will find most local goodies in the small farm shop and simply delicious bake goods...but get there early for best selection!
Lovely farm shopping experience! Yoga classes also available!
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Stowel Lake Farm
190 Reynolds RdLovely farm shopping experience! Yoga classes also available!