City: Salt Spring Island
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What to do and see in Salt Spring Island, Canada: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
Salt Spring Island (also known as Saltspring Island) is one of the Gulf Islands in the Strait of Georgia between mainland British Columbia, Canada and Vancouver Island.
Restaurants in Salt Spring Island
1. BEACHSiDE
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
Right on the sandy beach in downtown Ganges, BEACHSiDE is like a mini resort and offers year-round vacation rental, café, spa and adventure options primarily on Salt Spring Island and in the Gulf Islands including: kayaking and paddle board tours, rentals, lessons and sales. This is a completely renovated historic building. Please come by and experience BEACHSiDE for yourself.
2. Salt Spring Public Library
3. Harbour Air Seaplanes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 60 reviews
Founded in 1982 with two small seaplanes, Harbour Air is North America’s largest and first fully carbon neutral airline. With a goal to become the world’s first fully carbon zero airline, in 2019 Harbour Air successfully developed and flew the world’s first fully electric commercial aircraft. The company’s international seaplane service, which originally began as a service for the forestry industry in B.C., is now a quintessential, trusted, west coast experience. With a showcase fleet of more than 40 aircraft, Harbour Air offers up to 300 daily scheduled flights, scenic tours, adventure packages, and private flights. With 12 scheduled destinations connecting downtown Vancouver, Victoria, Seattle (WA), Nanaimo, Tofino, Whistler, Richmond (YVR South), Sechelt, Salt Spring Island, Pitt Meadows, Maple Bay and Comox, B.C. born Harbour Air welcomes 500,000 passengers every year. You've come all the way west, the only direction left to go is up!
4. Salt Spring Island's Saturday Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 281 reviews
Reviewed By KimmyDee123 - Salt Spring Island, Canada
If the local art isn't enough to tempt you, then the local food should be! You will not find more delicious produce than from our Salt Spring farmers. Real, flavourful, beautiful, hand-picked, organic freshness is at every turn. I LOVE getting an Opetepe coffee, a gluten-free treat from one of the many food vendors, a box of perfect ground-cherries or carrots, and sitting on the grass, shoes-off, watching the marimba band and folks dancing in the sunshine. Sound hippy- dippy? It might be a little, but in a way that will make you want to join in. ;) Parking sucks though, be warned.
5. Salt Spring Island Cheese Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 671 reviews
Salt Spring Island Cheese Company makes both sheep and goat milk cheeses. Come visit us on the farm where we are located, and sample all of our cheeses. There are windows into every room of our facility, so you can also see the entire cheesemaking process from start to finish.
Reviewed By Latetripper - White Rock, Canada
This was one of the stops on our Salt Spring Island Tour and we really enjoyed it. The tasting itself was yummy with some great recommendation from the staff. You can wander around and visit the goats, view the making and packaging process. There are cheese and other items available for sale from the tasting room. An unexpected surprise was a really good quality lunch with a selection of sandwiches, pizza and soup. They conveniently provide you a buzzer once you place your order so you can continue to explore until lunch is ready.
6. Salt Spring Adventure Co
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR EVERYTHING ADVENTURE ON SALT SPRING ISLAND. We offer kayaking, whale watching & sightseeing tours, paddle boarding & bike rentals! The Salt Spring Adventure Co. Ltd. is less about making a living and more about living the dream! We put all our energy into making our tours as fulfilling and rewarding as possible. Whether it's whale watching in our top-of-the-line 12-passenger Zodiac, kayaking through beautiful marine reserves, paddle boarding on a placid lake or harbour, or an epic bike ride around the island, everyone is sure to have a fun and memorable outdoor experience. We create custom Group Adventures,Corporate Retreats and School Group Programs. Come Adventure With Us!
7. Mount Maxwell Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 349 reviews
Reviewed By SharonB508
Make sure to be driving a vehicle with high clearance, and four wheel drive a great asset. Even though this is a Parks BC location, it is very disappointing that the roadway and surface is very dangerous for most vehicles and drivers. There are also several hiking trails to be had. The view is second to none for seeing the lay of the land on Salt Spring Island.
8. Ruckle Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 398 reviews
Reviewed By UnwantedUserName - Canada, null
We camped here for three nights in mid August 2020, during COVID-19 times. The campsite is beautiful with so many sites along the shore or at least easy access to the shoreline. There are easy hiking trails nearby in the park and there's even an old farm within walking distance that provides an interesting diversion. The majority of the campsites are first come-first served which was an important consideration with most Provincial Park campgrounds being booked solid during the summer of 2020. The sites are walk-in, meaning you'll have to carry your gear to your spot. For us that was a 750 metre trek. They provide a few wheelbarrows to help with transporting but if you have your own wagon that would be very helpful as the whelbarrows are always in demand. There is running water and pit toilets. No other facilities. There are some nearby freshwater lakes for swimming opportunities. Please be responsible campers and keep your garbage and noise levels to a minimum. This place is a paradise and I think we all want to keep it that way. Our stay was extremely enjoyable.
9. Tranquility Studios
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
An INTERACTIVE model railway show where YOU get to operate the trains. It's great fun for the whole family with both indoor and outdoor layouts. Allow around 30-40 mins for the full show. There are also pets to meet and feed.
Reviewed By gracemO625UV
Tranquility Studios is more worthwhile than one might imagine. So much more than a model train! Phillip provides an amazing Salt Spring experience, with a robust knowledge of trains and fantastic British Jokes. Just when you think the tour couldn't get any better, he takes you to cuddle the loveliest guinea pigs and feed the ducks and hens. I would absolutely recommend this experience for anyone visiting the island.
10. Salt Spring Visitor Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
The Salt Spring Visitor Centre is located in the heart of downtown Ganges at 121 Lower Ganges Rd. Our knowledgeable volunteer counsellors offer a wealth of information and want to ensure you experience an unforgettable visit. Free local maps, ferry and bus schedules, and our brochure can be picked up at any time. We have free wifi and a payphone is conveniently located outside our door. Tour and local buses stop right outside our front door. There is a bicycle rack available and parking is located behind the Visitor Centre.Unfortunately our building is too old to be handicap accessible but if you visit the Chamber of Commerce office at parking lot level, a counsellor will be happy to bring information to you! Shops, galleries, restaurants, parks and more are a short stroll from the Visitor Centre. See you on Salt Spring Island!
Reviewed By 282waynem - Salt Spring Island, Canada
I have gone there myself and sent ,many people there. In a gfreat location in the heart of Ganges, with a bust stop right there. Staffed almost completely by knowledgeable volunteers, many of whom are seniors with decades of Salt Spring expereince and knowledge that goes beyond tourism brochures, creating exceptional expereinces.
