Dori’s guidebook
Food scene
Tree House Cafe
106 Purvis LnGreat food, live music, centrally located
Excellent food, harbour view, great spot to wait for the next ferry
50 locals recommend
Rock Salt Restaurant & Cafe
2921 Fulford-Ganges RoadExcellent food, harbour view, great spot to wait for the next ferry
Best bakery in town. Best granola. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Bistro style..order and then sit down or take out.
49 locals recommend
Barb's Bakery & Bistro
121 McPhillips AveBest bakery in town. Best granola. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Bistro style..order and then sit down or take out.
For a fancy, high quality meal. Nice ambiance. Reservations recommended.
20 locals recommend
House Piccolo
108 Hereford AveFor a fancy, high quality meal. Nice ambiance. Reservations recommended.
High end, gourmet food. Harbour view. Nice ambiance.
16 locals recommend
Hastings House Country House Hotel
160 Upper Ganges RdHigh end, gourmet food. Harbour view. Nice ambiance.
Great pub food, especially the burgers and bowls. View of the harbour. Often have fun game nights and live music.
77 locals recommend
Moby's Pub
124A Upper Ganges RdGreat pub food, especially the burgers and bowls. View of the harbour. Often have fun game nights and live music.
Best fish and chips on the island. If you are taking Vesuvius ferry, good place to go. Get in the lineup early, and have lunch or dinner while you wait for the ferry.
25 locals recommend
SeaSide Restaurant
795 Vesuvius Bay RdBest fish and chips on the island. If you are taking Vesuvius ferry, good place to go. Get in the lineup early, and have lunch or dinner while you wait for the ferry.
excellent coffee and breakfast. Delicious homemade soup sold by the litre.
13 locals recommend
Salt Spring Coffee - Ganges Cafe & Kitchen
109 McPhillips Aveexcellent coffee and breakfast. Delicious homemade soup sold by the litre.
Francis Bread
319 Churchill RdOut of this world pastries and bread. A must when on SSI.
The Woodshed Shop
2 Upper Ganges RoadWoodshed Provisions. Excellent food for a super supper
Hiking
The fairy doors are fun to find on the hike. Arbutus trees and other flora. Great hike.
22 locals recommend
Mount Erskine
The fairy doors are fun to find on the hike. Arbutus trees and other flora. Great hike.
Tons of great trails up the mountain. Also possible to drive up and hike around the summit. Excellent views. Picnic spots and port a potty at the top.
55 locals recommend
Mount Maxwell Provincial Park
1930 Fulford-Ganges RoadTons of great trails up the mountain. Also possible to drive up and hike around the summit. Excellent views. Picnic spots and port a potty at the top.
Duck Creek Park
209 Sunset DrNice stroll for all ages and stages. Dog friendly.
Lots of great trails and has several points on the island for access. Great views from the ridge. Dog friendly
Channel Ridge Trails - Broadwell Road Access
Broadwell RoadLots of great trails and has several points on the island for access. Great views from the ridge. Dog friendly
Mouat Park
Rainbow RoadNice easy trails near town. Disc golf also in the park. Dog friendly
Great hiking, camping, walking and picnic spot. Dogs on leash only.
95 locals recommend
Ruckle Provincial Park
Beaver Point RoadGreat hiking, camping, walking and picnic spot. Dogs on leash only.
the '..ERIES'
The 'Cidery'. Great place to taste the local ciders and have a really great tapas meal . Lots of picnic tables. They make great charcuterie boards and tapas.
56 locals recommend
Salt Spring Wild Cider
151 Sharp RdThe 'Cidery'. Great place to taste the local ciders and have a really great tapas meal . Lots of picnic tables. They make great charcuterie boards and tapas.
The 'cheeserie' is a great place to visit to see how the famous SSI goat cheese is made. Take a stroll into the barn and watch the goats for a while. Taste the cheeses paired with locally made preserves. Pack a picnic lunch and have a picnic in the garden or overlooking the farm.
97 locals recommend
Salt Spring Island Ales
270 Furness RdThe 'cheeserie' is a great place to visit to see how the famous SSI goat cheese is made. Take a stroll into the barn and watch the goats for a while. Taste the cheeses paired with locally made preserves. Pack a picnic lunch and have a picnic in the garden or overlooking the farm.
The 'winery'. SSI Vineyards is a beautiful place to go for a picnic and a bottle of wine. The pond, the vineyards, the rose bushes...feels like a little piece of France.
34 locals recommend
Salt Spring Vineyards & Tasting Room
151 Lee RdThe 'winery'. SSI Vineyards is a beautiful place to go for a picnic and a bottle of wine. The pond, the vineyards, the rose bushes...feels like a little piece of France.
"Winery'. Fantastic wine to taste. Take a meditative walk on their labyrinth.
25 locals recommend
Garry Oaks Winery
Fulford-Ganges Road"Winery'. Fantastic wine to taste. Take a meditative walk on their labyrinth.
'Brewery'. Great place to taste a few flights of local beer. Usually have 3 or 4 seasonal beers to taste. Take some snacks with you.
97 locals recommend
Salt Spring Island Ales
270 Furness Rd'Brewery'. Great place to taste a few flights of local beer. Usually have 3 or 4 seasonal beers to taste. Take some snacks with you.
Kutatás Wines
164 Norton Rd'winery' . Lovely ambiance and superb wine. Close to town.