Salt Spring Island is part of the Gulf Islands just off the coast of Southern B.C. Often compared to the Mediterranean because of its dryer climate, Salt Spring is known for its many vineyards and farms. A hub for creatives and artisans, locally made goods ranging for cheeses to pottery can be found around the island as well as the popular Saturday Market.
How To Get There:
Salt Spring Island has three ferry terminals, which can be reached through Victoria or Vancouver. Ganges, accessed through Tsawwassen Ferry terminal, is the largest town on Salt Spring with the most stores and amenities. The ferry usually only runs a couple of times a day so you will probably have to stay overnight if you want time to see everything. Although you can walk or bike on to the ferry, if you want to see the whole island you will need your car.
Where To Stay:
The Salt Spring Inn is located right in the middle of Ganges. It's an older hotel that has clean and cozy guest rooms perfect for one or two people. Other accommodations range from cottages, guest houses, cabins on the lake, to hotels. Book early especially during holidays or the summer months.
Where To Eat:
The Salt Spring Inn has an excellent restaurant serving locally sourced fresh food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Tree House Cafe is a popular place to hang out for cool atmosphere, cocktails and live music (and yes there is a tree growing in the middle of it). Moby's Pub is also a great place to go for a drink and to take in the view of the harbor.
What To Do:
The Salt Spring Market is a must. Every Saturday from April-October the market takes place in Ganges from 9-4. It features local produce, cheeses, home-made condiments, arts and crafts, clothing, jewelry and more. Even famous local children's entertainer, Raffi, sometimes mans a booth selling his CD's and books!
If you have a car you can take a couple of hours and drive around the island. The roads are narrow and winding and take you through the forest, fields and coastline. You can stop at one of the many beaches along the coast or one of the lakes for a walk or swim.
You can check out the other shops and restaurants at the other ferry terminals of Fulford Harbour and Vesuvius. There are also vineyards, farms and artisans along the way that are interesting to see. Note that many of them are closed on Saturday since they are selling their goods at the market.
Interested in Exploring Other Gulf Islands? Check out these articles
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How To Get There:
Salt Spring Island has three ferry terminals, which can be reached through Victoria or Vancouver. Ganges, accessed through Tsawwassen Ferry terminal, is the largest town on Salt Spring with the most stores and amenities. The ferry usually only runs a couple of times a day so you will probably have to stay overnight if you want time to see everything. Although you can walk or bike on to the ferry, if you want to see the whole island you will need your car.
Where To Stay:
The Salt Spring Inn is located right in the middle of Ganges. It's an older hotel that has clean and cozy guest rooms perfect for one or two people. Other accommodations range from cottages, guest houses, cabins on the lake, to hotels. Book early especially during holidays or the summer months.
View of Ganges Harbour
The Salt Spring Inn has an excellent restaurant serving locally sourced fresh food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Tree House Cafe is a popular place to hang out for cool atmosphere, cocktails and live music (and yes there is a tree growing in the middle of it). Moby's Pub is also a great place to go for a drink and to take in the view of the harbor.
Fall Centerpieces for sale at Salt Spring Market
What To Do:
The Salt Spring Market is a must. Every Saturday from April-October the market takes place in Ganges from 9-4. It features local produce, cheeses, home-made condiments, arts and crafts, clothing, jewelry and more. Even famous local children's entertainer, Raffi, sometimes mans a booth selling his CD's and books!
If you have a car you can take a couple of hours and drive around the island. The roads are narrow and winding and take you through the forest, fields and coastline. You can stop at one of the many beaches along the coast or one of the lakes for a walk or swim.
You can check out the other shops and restaurants at the other ferry terminals of Fulford Harbour and Vesuvius. There are also vineyards, farms and artisans along the way that are interesting to see. Note that many of them are closed on Saturday since they are selling their goods at the market.
Interested in Exploring Other Gulf Islands? Check out these articles
Weekend on Pender Island
Kayaking on Mayne Island, B.C.
A Weekend on Galiano Island, B.C.
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