What to do and see in Salt Spring Island, Canada: The Best Shopping

We are an independent, locally-owned shop dedicated to books and the people who love them. Here you will find two floors packed with volumes of enduring value, including familiar favourites, contemporary fiction, guides, books of local interest, and non-fiction titles covering everything from outer space to inner peace. We also have marine charts, art cards, prints, hand-crafted bags, and many other unique and intriguing items.We buy books every Thursday from 10am - Noon. Spring, Summer & Fall.

Ulrieke Benner is a textile artist and designer. She works with wool and silk to produce vibrantly colored one-of-a-kind clothing and art. She designs her wearable and wall art in her oceanview studio in sunny Vesuvius on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. The public is welcome at her gallery, which is part of Salt Spring’s Studio Tour, studio #15. Ulrieke's studio and gallery are open most days, or by appointment.

Using high resolution scanning technology, award-winning photographer Janet Dwyer captures botanical and nature scenes. Organic materials such as plants, feathers, bones, ice, and live insects find their way into her compositions, becoming part of a story or metaphor for human emotions and interactions. Limited Edition Prints, Artist's Proofs, cards and small prints available. Drop by during a studio opening or call for an appointment to visit.

A single artist gallery on one of Canada's Gulf Islands. Really an Art Lovers Getaway. Jill travels and paints in various parts of the world. She has many collections on her website and over 300 paintings currently in print. Jill has had galleries of her own for more than 20 years. Her personal gallery on Salt Spring Island is definitely the best place to view her art plus have a chance to meet in person. She paints primarily in watercolour but that tends to be just the start as she then incorporates prayer flags... Pen and ink... Gold leaf and whatever gives the effect she is seeking. Always vibrant and uplifting.The gallery is now open daily in the summer and three days a week the rest of the year.

Duthie Gallery on Salt Spring Island shows fine art, sculpture, landscape art and studio furniture and exhibits many prominent artists from the Pacific Northwest: Michael Dennis, David Robinson, Deon Venter, Judith Currelly, Richard Tetrault, Brent Comber, Rosalie Matchett, Benita Sanders and Gerda Lattey. The gallery also contains a 1- acre sculpture park; during the summer the sculpture park is illuminated and open in the evenings. Spring hours: 11-5 Friday Saturday & Sunday, Summer hours: Thursday - Monday 11 - 5. Night Gallery - nightly July and August 9 - 11pm

We create fine jewelry and we love to reflect on nature in our creations of three gold colours, silver and platinum. Based on decades of knowledge in goldsmithing, we choose fine gemstones as well as Canadian and ethically sourced international diamonds. Our designs are long time favorites to be enjoyed in all of life's beautiful moments. Martinus, German certified Master Goldsmith and Jewelry Designer since 1980

Steffich Fine Art, Salt Spring Island was established in 1992 by owner Matt Steffich. Over the last twenty-three years, the gallery has become an island "must see" for artists and collectors. We have hosted shows for nationally noted artists Norval Morrisseau, Jack Shadbolt, Abraham Anghik Ruben and Robert Bateman. Featuring an incredibly talented and diverse group of artists from Salt Spring Island and across Canada, Steffich Fine Art has carefully curated a unique cross section of world class talent. From photography to sculpture, painting to ceramics, we have something for every artistic taste. Drop by for a laugh and a cup full of creative inspiration. We are open 7 days a week, rain or shine.

Twang & Pearl: Goods for a Beautiful Life. Twang & Pearl was found out of a love of travel and a sincere appreciation for beauty – the beauty in carefully crafted things, but also in the moments experienced while searching for them. We are as inspired by the people & the stories behind the goods we curate, as we are by the goods themselves. Lucky enough to find yourself on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC - we invite you to come in and say hi. Want to visit us again after you leave? We thought you might - we have an online store for that.