Guidebook for Salt Spring Island
Food Scene
It is the most creative and delicious locally-sourced food on the island. Exquisitely presented in a friendly, comfy setting, the menu items are full of surprises and depend on seasonal availability. Full liquor license and superior wood-fired pizza to round out the options. Reservations highly recommended. Voted Fan Favorite Restaurant the same year it opened-2017.
11 locals recommend
twig and buoy
321 Fernwood RdIt is the most creative and delicious locally-sourced food on the island. Exquisitely presented in a friendly, comfy setting, the menu items are full of surprises and depend on seasonal availability. Full liquor license and superior wood-fired pizza to round out the options. Reservations highly recommended. Voted Fan Favorite Restaurant the same year it opened-2017.
Fabulous location, delightful people serving delicious breakfast and brunch fare in a cozy and scenic setting. A very popular spot that draws locals from all over the island.
30 locals recommend
Fernwood Road Cafe
325 Fernwood RdFabulous location, delightful people serving delicious breakfast and brunch fare in a cozy and scenic setting. A very popular spot that draws locals from all over the island.
Their pear and ginger pie is memorable. Good deals on day olds, nice selection, friendly and a regular stop for many loyal locals.
9 locals recommend
Embe Bakery
174 Fulford-Ganges RdTheir pear and ginger pie is memorable. Good deals on day olds, nice selection, friendly and a regular stop for many loyal locals.
Full-service restaurant located at busy Fulford Harbour Ferry Terminal. Excellent food and friendly service. Pick up a picnic lunch here on the way to visit beautiful Ruckle Park.
50 locals recommend
Rock Salt Restaurant & Cafe
2921 Fulford-Ganges RoadFull-service restaurant located at busy Fulford Harbour Ferry Terminal. Excellent food and friendly service. Pick up a picnic lunch here on the way to visit beautiful Ruckle Park.
Best veggie samosas. Great for picking up a snack for the ferry ride to Crofton or just hanging out.
Vesuvius Cafe
735 Vesuvius Bay RdBest veggie samosas. Great for picking up a snack for the ferry ride to Crofton or just hanging out.
Drinks & Nightlife
Moby's is an institution among those seeking an active nightlife, as well as a good meal and beverage. Great location by Ganges Harbour. Full service restaurant/bar with regularly scheduled live music.
77 locals recommend
Moby's Pub
124A Upper Ganges RdMoby's is an institution among those seeking an active nightlife, as well as a good meal and beverage. Great location by Ganges Harbour. Full service restaurant/bar with regularly scheduled live music.
Essentials
Country Grocer
374 Lower Ganges RdThrifty Foods
114 Purvis LnParks & Nature
One of best places to walk a dog on SS, especially if the dog likes cooling off in a freshwater stream. A social destination for local dog owners
16 locals recommend
Duck Creek Park
209 Sunset DrOne of best places to walk a dog on SS, especially if the dog likes cooling off in a freshwater stream. A social destination for local dog owners
The best place in Ganges to walk a dog. Well-maintained trails and a disc golf course.
8 locals recommend
Mouat Park
Rainbow RoadThe best place in Ganges to walk a dog. Well-maintained trails and a disc golf course.
Another great place to go hiking with pooch. Gorgeous views of Burgoyne Bay, good exercise and conveniently close to the Salt Spring Brewery.
37 locals recommend
Burgoyne Bay Provincial Park
Burgoyne Bay RoadAnother great place to go hiking with pooch. Gorgeous views of Burgoyne Bay, good exercise and conveniently close to the Salt Spring Brewery.
Arts & Culture
The arts and culture heartbeat of SSI. A forum for theatrical productions, movies, lectures and local art displays.
25 locals recommend
ArtSpring
100 Jackson AveThe arts and culture heartbeat of SSI. A forum for theatrical productions, movies, lectures and local art displays.
Shopping
Great place to find quality consignment clothing for women and men. Be sure to go next door to Axe & Reel .
Bohemia Consignment
111 Rainbow RdGreat place to find quality consignment clothing for women and men. Be sure to go next door to Axe & Reel .
A quick registration to secure membership allows you to stock up on locally- sourced greenery and tinctures. A vape lounge attacked for those who want to hang out.
Leaf Compassion Cannabis Dispensary
9750 Chemainus RdA quick registration to secure membership allows you to stock up on locally- sourced greenery and tinctures. A vape lounge attacked for those who want to hang out.
Fishing gear, outdoor sports equipment and gently used/new men's sports apparel.
Axe & Reel Outdoor Emporium
111 Rainbow RdFishing gear, outdoor sports equipment and gently used/new men's sports apparel.