Andria's Salt Spring Island Guidebook
Food scene
Switchboard Cafe
122 Hereford AveOutdoor seating overlooking apple orchards. Fantastic food and drink selection, including non-cider options! The ginger flavoured apple cider is a standout.
56 locals recommend
Salt Spring Wild Cider
151 Sharp RdOutdoor seating overlooking apple orchards. Fantastic food and drink selection, including non-cider options! The ginger flavoured apple cider is a standout.
Delicious spirits from a mead (honey) base - to die for! Make great gifts.
9 locals recommend
Salt Spring Shine Craft Distillery Ltd.
194 Kitchen RdDelicious spirits from a mead (honey) base - to die for! Make great gifts.
Amazing artisan bread and pastries. Very popular spot; order ahead of your visit at https://francisbread.com/
21 locals recommend
Francis Bread
319 Churchill RdAmazing artisan bread and pastries. Very popular spot; order ahead of your visit at https://francisbread.com/
Salt Spring Island Ales
270 Furness RdNorth End Farm
2521 N End RdTrue Love Pizza
105 Rainbow RoadKutatás Wines
164 Norton RdPaco's Tacos
805 Lower Ganges RoadDos Amores Tortillería
315 Upper Ganges RoadTastings and flights available at the SS Brewing Co. Amazing local brew!
97 locals recommend
Salt Spring Island Ales
270 Furness RdTastings and flights available at the SS Brewing Co. Amazing local brew!
Express Sushi 2 Go
170 Fulford-Ganges RdBest sushi on the island! Takeout.
House Piccolo
108 Hereford AveCute as a button and the chef has great technique
Hastings House Country House Hotel
160 Upper Ganges RdFine dining option, farm to table experience
Cassette Cafe and Dive Bar
Amazing food and great atmosphere!
Barb's Bakery & Bistro
121 McPhillips AveGreat coffee and bites
Auntie Pesto's
115 Fulford-Ganges RdAmazing food, generous portions. Casual fine dining.
Sightseeing
This east facing beach is best visited in the morning and is good for swimming at high tide.
Churchill Beach
This east facing beach is best visited in the morning and is good for swimming at high tide.
Channel Ridge Trails - Merganser Place Access
Merganser PlaceChannel Ridge Trails - Sunset Drive Access
1110 Sunset DrMt Dyan Hiking Trail
Trustees TrailBeddis Beach
1456-1460 Beddis RdRuckle Provincial Park
Beaver Point RoadSt Mary Lake Public Access Beach
1465-1475 N End RdBurgoyne Bay Provincial Park
Burgoyne Bay RoadChannel Ridge Trails - Broadwell Road Access
Broadwell RoadDuck Creek Park
209 Sunset DrFernwood Road Cafe
325 Fernwood RdShopping
Amazing boutique - curated clothing, accessories, and gifts. A must visit.
13 locals recommend
Twang & Pearl
112 Hereford AveAmazing boutique - curated clothing, accessories, and gifts. A must visit.
rhubarb designs
115 Fulford-Ganges RdStunning housewares and linens from fine artisans all over the world
Heavenly soaps, lotions, skincare! Super clean ingredients lists and a local business
8 locals recommend
Saltspring Soapworks
Fan Tan AlleyHeavenly soaps, lotions, skincare! Super clean ingredients lists and a local business
nook
149 Fulford-Ganges RoadBeautiful housewares and jewellery
SALT Shop
153 Lower Ganges RoadMondo Trading Company
118 Lower Ganges RdGroceries, pharmacies & liquor stores
Country Grocer
374 Lower Ganges RdCountry Grocer
374 Lower Ganges RdThrifty Foods
114 Purvis LnUpper Ganges Liquor Store
378 Lower Ganges RdPharmasave Salt Spring Island
104 Lower Ganges RoadCity advice
What to pack
Layers
The weather can change very quickly on the West Coast so be prepared with layers and options for rain and wind
Don't miss
The Saturday Market is famous and runs from Apr-Oct
Leave your car behind and enjoy it by foot so you don’t have to worry about parking! If you’re here mid-week, a smaller Tuesday market runs from Jun-Oct in the afternoon