The Local Salty’s Guide
Food scene
Great family friendly and vegan friendly place to chill out- eat delicious food and drink amazing local cider or wine
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Sidro Selvaggio di Salt Spring
151 Sharp RdGreat family friendly and vegan friendly place to chill out- eat delicious food and drink amazing local cider or wine
The best Italian food on island - ocean front and cozy setting… don’t skip on ordering the olive poppers or their key lime pie!!
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Auntie Pesto's
115 Fulford-Ganges RdThe best Italian food on island - ocean front and cozy setting… don’t skip on ordering the olive poppers or their key lime pie!!
The fanciest hotel and restaurant on the island - lovely dining patio overlooking the harbour, great cocktails and wine list. We highly recommend the in-house smoked trout and halibut!
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Hastings House Country House Hotel
160 Upper Ganges RdThe fanciest hotel and restaurant on the island - lovely dining patio overlooking the harbour, great cocktails and wine list. We highly recommend the in-house smoked trout and halibut!
One of our favourite wineries with great views and a lovely tasting room!
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Garry Oaks Winery
Fulford-Ganges RoadOne of our favourite wineries with great views and a lovely tasting room!
Salt Spring Island Ales
270 Furness RdGreat local ales and lovely tasting area!
An icon and founding island farmstand worth the journey! Stop there on your way to ruckle park and don’t forget to check out Salt Spring Island Cheese just down the road!
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Stowel Lake Farm
190 Reynolds RdAn icon and founding island farmstand worth the journey! Stop there on your way to ruckle park and don’t forget to check out Salt Spring Island Cheese just down the road!
Amazing local goat cheese and a small store featuring other island products … in the summer you’ll also find a pizza cafe for lunch!
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Salt Spring Island Ales
270 Furness RdAmazing local goat cheese and a small store featuring other island products … in the summer you’ll also find a pizza cafe for lunch!
We’re a little bias, so take the word of the food critics and eat at the best place on island …. ♥️ French inspired west coast brunch and evening share plate. Featuring local craft cocktails, an amazing wine list and drool worthy farm to fork food. It’s a vibe … delivery available.
The Hen and Hound Brasserie
We’re a little bias, so take the word of the food critics and eat at the best place on island …. ♥️ French inspired west coast brunch and evening share plate. Featuring local craft cocktails, an amazing wine list and drool worthy farm to fork food. It’s a vibe … delivery available.
The best wine on island- serious wine makers about the quality of the grape to bottle process. Don’t miss catching a case of this boutique vineyards gems before the world finds out
Vivezza Vineyard
The best wine on island- serious wine makers about the quality of the grape to bottle process. Don’t miss catching a case of this boutique vineyards gems before the world finds out
Fun burgers and beer- check out their Nashville chicken and have a cocktail right in the heart of Ganges.
Cassette Cafe and Dive Bar
Fun burgers and beer- check out their Nashville chicken and have a cocktail right in the heart of Ganges.
Sightseeing
The most scenic place to have a picnic and take in the epic views.
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Mount Maxwell Provincial Park
1930 Fulford-Ganges RoadThe most scenic place to have a picnic and take in the epic views.
Sandy ocean beach - perfect for a day at the beach with the kiddos or for an ocean swim!
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Beddis Beach
1456-1460 Beddis RdSandy ocean beach - perfect for a day at the beach with the kiddos or for an ocean swim!
St. Mary’s lake is the most popular swimming lake in the summer. The beach is small but full of families usually- great for swimming and picnicking ( no dogs allowed unfortunately)
St. Mary’s Lake Tire Swing
1254-1186 N End RdSt. Mary’s lake is the most popular swimming lake in the summer. The beach is small but full of families usually- great for swimming and picnicking ( no dogs allowed unfortunately)
The Saturday market to end all markets … it’s really what we are famous for in the summer. Do yourself a solid and make lunch reservations at Aunty pestos close by before coming.
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Salt Spring Island Air Ltd
115 Fulford-Ganges RdThe Saturday market to end all markets … it’s really what we are famous for in the summer. Do yourself a solid and make lunch reservations at Aunty pestos close by before coming.
We feature these lovely local soaps in our accommodations- while they do ship online it’s worth a visit in person to smell and experience their entire line of products
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Saltspring Soapworks
Fan Tan AlleyWe feature these lovely local soaps in our accommodations- while they do ship online it’s worth a visit in person to smell and experience their entire line of products
A lovely spa set in a quiet rainforest- do yourself a solid and reserve their hydro therapy circuit with wine and a charcuterie board( they also do vegan or vegetarian boards) it’s such an amazing way to spend the afternoon or evening
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Solace Organic Spa + Wellness Retreat
111 Saltair LnA lovely spa set in a quiet rainforest- do yourself a solid and reserve their hydro therapy circuit with wine and a charcuterie board( they also do vegan or vegetarian boards) it’s such an amazing way to spend the afternoon or evening
A cool close hike through a beautiful hidden valley with is great for kids and families. Full of fairy doors and magic
Dunbabin Trail
A cool close hike through a beautiful hidden valley with is great for kids and families. Full of fairy doors and magic