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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lokale anbefalerSalt Spring Island Cheese
285 Reynolds Rd33
lokale anbefalerGreat 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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lokale anbefalerSalt Spring Wild Cider
151 Sharp Rd24
lokale anbefalerSample 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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lokale anbefalerSacred Mountain Lavender
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lokale anbefalerTake 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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lokale anbefalerSalt Spring Vineyards & Tasting Room
151 Lee Rd14
lokale anbefalerBeautiful grounds for wine tasting and the occasional live entertainment!
Salt Spring Island Ales
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lokale anbefalerExperience some local beer!
An organic lavender farm. Lovely contemporary space with lots of therapeutic products in the shop!
Lavender and Black Aromatic Fields
256 Pringle Farm RdAn 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 RoadTake 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!
Twang & Pearl
112 Hereford Avenue8
lokale anbefalerA 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
106 Fulford-Ganges RdGood 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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lokale anbefalerSalt Spring Saturday Market
2710 Cedar Hill Rd44
lokale anbefalerPeople 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.
Salt Spring Books Inc
Our 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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lokale anbefalerBeddis Beach
1456-1460 Beddis Rd11
lokale anbefalerThis 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
Mount Maxwell Provincial Park
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lokale anbefalerBeautiful view at the end of this hike!
Great for picnicking or walk the trails with spectacular views!
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lokale anbefalerRuckle Provincial Park
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lokale anbefalerGreat for picnicking or walk the trails with spectacular views!
Burgoyne Bay Provincial Park
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lokale anbefalerMy 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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lokale anbefalerSeaSide Restaurant
795 Vesuvius Bay Rd17
lokale anbefalerEnjoy 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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lokale anbefalerTree House Cafe
106 Purvis Ln49
lokale anbefalerA 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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lokale anbefalerSalt Spring Inn Ltd
132 Lower Ganges Rd19
lokale anbefalerA 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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lokale anbefalerMoby's Pub
124A Upper Ganges Rd39
lokale anbefalerA 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!
Auntie Pesto's
115 Fulford Ganges Rd24
lokale anbefalerFresh 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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lokale anbefalerBarb's Bakery & Bistro
121 McPhillips Ave28
lokale anbefalerGreat for a light lunch or yummy baked goods or a packed lunch for a picnic!
T J Beans
110 Lower Ganges RoadA great spot to enjoy a coffee outside while people watching!
Switchboard Cafe
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lokale anbefalerNice post for some specialty coffee and conversation!
Great specialty coffees and baked goods! Newly renovated with local crafted interior.
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lokale anbefalerSalt Spring Coffee - Ganges Cafe & Kitchen
109 McPhillips Ave6
lokale anbefalerGreat 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!
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lokale anbefalerFernwood Road Cafe
325 Fernwood Rd21
lokale anbefalerA 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 RoadThis 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!
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!
Stowel Lake Farm
190 Reynolds RdLovely farm shopping experience! Yoga classes also available!