Tara’s guidebook to Salt Spring Island
Walking and Hiking
Beautiful provincial park located nearby. Park at the old barn for a short walk to the ocean or meander through expansive meadows with lovely views of Mount Maxwell. For a slightly longer hike, drive and park at the end of road, and hike Daffodil Point. Mild inclines, garry oaks and a scenic ocean point make for a great outing.
37 locals recommend
Burgoyne Bay Provincial Park
Burgoyne Bay RoadBeautiful provincial park located nearby. Park at the old barn for a short walk to the ocean or meander through expansive meadows with lovely views of Mount Maxwell. For a slightly longer hike, drive and park at the end of road, and hike Daffodil Point. Mild inclines, garry oaks and a scenic ocean point make for a great outing.
Park at end of Trustees trail and take the short but steep (approx 1 hr+) trail to see the fairy doors and incredible views from the top.
9 locals recommend
Mt Erskine Provincial Park
Park at end of Trustees trail and take the short but steep (approx 1 hr+) trail to see the fairy doors and incredible views from the top.
Especially a nice walk during the rainy months when the creek is rushing. Nice loop by the creek and open meadows. Popular with dog walkers. Not too long. Good with children.
16 locals recommend
Duck Creek Park
209 Sunset DrEspecially a nice walk during the rainy months when the creek is rushing. Nice loop by the creek and open meadows. Popular with dog walkers. Not too long. Good with children.
Stunning ocean front park. Great for easy walking or picnics.
95 locals recommend
Ruckle Provincial Park
Beaver Point RoadStunning ocean front park. Great for easy walking or picnics.
For hiking start at the end of Armand Way or Seymour Heights for spectacular views. Driving to the top is possible via Cranberry road, though road can be quite rough.
55 locals recommend
Mount Maxwell Provincial Park
1930 Fulford-Ganges RoadFor hiking start at the end of Armand Way or Seymour Heights for spectacular views. Driving to the top is possible via Cranberry road, though road can be quite rough.
Food scene
Tour local vineyards, breweries, cheese farm and check out Salt Spring's excellent restaurants and food trucks.
Wine tasting and sales at this sweet vineyard. Picnic items available (or bring your own). Perfect place for a picnic beside the pond. Picturesque.
34 locals recommend
Salt Spring Vineyards & Tasting Room
151 Lee RdWine tasting and sales at this sweet vineyard. Picnic items available (or bring your own). Perfect place for a picnic beside the pond. Picturesque.
Come check out these local delicious brews. Tastings and sales.
97 locals recommend
Salt Spring Island Ales
270 Furness RdCome check out these local delicious brews. Tastings and sales.
Stowel Lake Farm
190 Reynolds RdBeautiful Farm stand and wonderful place to take a yoga class.
Salt Spring Wild Cider
151 Sharp RdFlights of cider and gourmet plates.
Kutatás Wines
164 Norton RdWine tasting and sales.
Charming semi-outdoor restaurant in the heart of Ganges. Tasty, healthy food. Live music in the evenings in the summer ).
80 locals recommend
Tree House Cafe
106 Purvis LnCharming semi-outdoor restaurant in the heart of Ganges. Tasty, healthy food. Live music in the evenings in the summer ).
Reliably good restaurant. Something for everyone. Nice atmosphere.
41 locals recommend
Salt Spring Inn Ltd
132 Lower Ganges RdReliably good restaurant. Something for everyone. Nice atmosphere.
Homemade Italian fare. Casual dining or take away. Pizza and fresh pasta and sauces made from scratch.
11 locals recommend
Del Vecchio Pasta Fresca
149 Fulford-Ganges RdHomemade Italian fare. Casual dining or take away. Pizza and fresh pasta and sauces made from scratch.
Express Sushi 2 Go
170 Fulford-Ganges RdTake away sushi, bento boxes and sushi platters.
Wonderful selection of homemade baked goods, soups and breads. A local's favorite.
49 locals recommend
Barb's Bakery & Bistro
121 McPhillips AveWonderful selection of homemade baked goods, soups and breads. A local's favorite.
Excellent fair-trade organic freshly roasted coffees, teas and food to order.
13 locals recommend
Salt Spring Coffee - Ganges Cafe & Kitchen
109 McPhillips AveExcellent fair-trade organic freshly roasted coffees, teas and food to order.
Francis Bread
319 Churchill RdHomemade bread, baked goods and delightful treats.
Mateada Lounge
150 Fulford-Ganges RdMate, specialty drinks, small beautiful plates. Live music.
Food truck with delicious salads made to order. Many ingredients grown on the island.
Salt Spring Salads
114 Rainbow RoadFood truck with delicious salads made to order. Many ingredients grown on the island.
Paco's Tacos
805 Lower Ganges RoadHomemade Tacos at this great food truck.
True Love Pizza
105 Rainbow RoadWoodfired organic sourdough pizza to go.
Auntie Pesto's
115 Fulford-Ganges RdFresh food bistro by the ocean.
Moby's Pub
124A Upper Ganges RdFood, drinks and live music.
Goat cheese. Farm animals. Free samples. Cafe. During the summer, order gourmet pizzas or desserts. Great place for a picnic or get your picnic supplies and take them to Ruckle Park.
66 locals recommend
Salt Spring Island Cheese
285 Reynolds RdGoat cheese. Farm animals. Free samples. Cafe. During the summer, order gourmet pizzas or desserts. Great place for a picnic or get your picnic supplies and take them to Ruckle Park.
Delicious homemade gelato and sweets. Perfect to take to the park or a walk around the boardwalk.
Harlans Chocolates and Gelato
100 Lower Ganges RdDelicious homemade gelato and sweets. Perfect to take to the park or a walk around the boardwalk.
Nice outdoor patio beside the ocean with firetables and music in the evenings in the summer.
19 locals recommend
Oystercatcher Seafood Bar & Grill
110 Purvis LnNice outdoor patio beside the ocean with firetables and music in the evenings in the summer.
Sightseeing
Vesuvius
Best sunset beach.
Beddis Beach
1456-1460 Beddis RdEasy access beach. Shady in the afternoon.
This beautiful lake is under 5 minute drive away. It has a nice dock and is family friendly. Limited parking.
Cusheon Lake public view point
334 Cusheon Lake RdThis beautiful lake is under 5 minute drive away. It has a nice dock and is family friendly. Limited parking.
Stowell, Lake
Great little lake with kids.
Largest lake on Salt Spring. Many accesses on both sides of the lake. Main access is on North End road towards the top of the lake.
19 locals recommend
Saint Mary Lake
Largest lake on Salt Spring. Many accesses on both sides of the lake. Main access is on North End road towards the top of the lake.
Mahon Hall
114 Lower Ganges RdSalt Spring Artisans on Exhibit
Legendary Salt Spring Saturday Market. Not to be missed if you are here on a Saturday. Artisans, crafters, growers and bakers gather to offer the bounty of Salt Spring. Go early to find parking and get the most out of of your day!
Salt Spring Saturday Market
Legendary Salt Spring Saturday Market. Not to be missed if you are here on a Saturday. Artisans, crafters, growers and bakers gather to offer the bounty of Salt Spring. Go early to find parking and get the most out of of your day!
Fernwood Point Beach
Picture perfect stop while exploring the north end of Salt Spring.
Shopping
There's so much shopping to be had in Ganges. Here's our favorite!
Great Boutique with lovely owner and local brand Om Grown clothing. (We are the former owners of OMG Boutique and own Om grown Clothing and supply OMG and many other stores with our brand. Please feel free to ask us about it!)
Lots of selection with great prices.
OMG Boutique
158 Fulford-Ganges RdGreat Boutique with lovely owner and local brand Om Grown clothing. (We are the former owners of OMG Boutique and own Om grown Clothing and supply OMG and many other stores with our brand. Please feel free to ask us about it!)
Lots of selection with great prices.
Wellness and Relaxation
While on holiday or retreat, Salt Spring is the perfect place to take a class or get a treatment.
Beautiful and peaceful spa with hydrotherapy circuit and relaxing garden space. Treatments and locally made spa products with quality essential oils and herbs.
10 locals recommend
Solace Organic Spa + Wellness Retreat
111 Saltair LnBeautiful and peaceful spa with hydrotherapy circuit and relaxing garden space. Treatments and locally made spa products with quality essential oils and herbs.
Yoga classes and retreats on a beautiful serene property located a short drive or walk away.
The Salt Spring Centre of Yoga
355 Blackburn RdYoga classes and retreats on a beautiful serene property located a short drive or walk away.
Salt Spring Island Wellness Centre
120 Hereford AveYoga and fitness classes, workout facilities, bodywork.
The Nest yoga
331 Cudmore RdYoga and hot yoga classes available .
Ganges Yoga Studio
Excellent Yoga studio with many classes located in the heart of Ganges.