Question 1

Saturday Market

Accepted Answer

Salt Spring Island offers an abundance of attractions and experiences.

One of the most popular is the Saturday Markets, in Ganges. 
There is a broad range of vendors, including (but not limited to):

Art • Accessories • Body Care • Clothing • Glass • Farmers • Food • Home & Garden • Jewellery • Leatherwork • Pets • Photography • Pottery & Ceramics • Textiles • Woodwork

For more details, the Salt Spring Market (https://www.saltspringmarket.com)website is a great resource.

Question 2

Activities, Recreation, & Events

Accepted Answer

There's plenty to do on Salt Spring!

• Sports & Recreation (Hiking, Golf, Tennis, Pickleball, Disk Golf, Squash, Rowing, Pick-Up Soccer & Baseball, Dance, Swimming, etc.)

• Outdoor Adventures (Kayaking, Whale Watching, Fishing Charters, etc.)

• Art (Craft Fairs, Studio Tours, Galleries, etc.)

• Farms & Farm Stands

• Special Events & Festivals (Applefest, Fall Fair, Show & Shine Classic Car Show, Japanese Garden Society Blossom Festival, etc.)

Here's some more extensive resources:

"Things To Do" on Salt Spring (https://www.saltspringmarket.com/things-to-do)
Dance Temple (https://www.dancetemplesaltspring.com/)
Salt Spring Tourism (https://www.saltspringtourism.com/)
Gulf Island Events (https://gulfislandevents.com/)
Salt Spring Studio Tour (https://saltspringstudiotour.com/)

Question 3

Restaurants, Cafés, & Local Produce

Accepted Answer

As of 2024, Salt Spring Island has over 30 dining options.

Oceanside pubs and restaurants, locally roasted coffee, bakeries tucked into heritage buildings, local produce, world class bakers and chefs, and locally produced goat cheese, wine, cider & beer make up the culinary landscape of Salt Spring. Furthermore, there are many farm stands to be found around the island!

The following is a list of local restaurants and eateries, for your convenience. Hours & contact info (for takeout or reservations) can be found easily online ("maps" apps recommended).

• Arigato Sushi
 • Auntie Pesto’s 
 • Barb’s Bakery & Market
 • Buzzy’s Luncheonette
 • Cassette Café & Dive Bar
 • Dagwood’s Diner
 • Dos Amores Tortilleria
 • EMBE Bakery
 • Fishery & Chips
 • Harbour House Hotel: Woodley’s
 • Hastings House – Manor Dining 
 • Hen & Hound – Brasserie
 • Hen & Hound – Feast
 • Mateada
 • Moby’s Seaside Pub
 • Off the Hook – Coastal Cuisine
 • Paco's Tacos
 • Pasta Del Vecchio
 • Rock Salt Restaurant & Café
 • Salt Spring Coffee – Café & Kitchen 
 • Salt Spring Inn – Restaurant
 • Salt Spring Wild Cider House & Restaurant
 • Salt Spring Wok Bar
 • Seaside Restaurant
 • Sushi 2GO
 • Switchboard Café
 • TJ Beans
 • Treehouse Café
 • True Love Pizza
 • Uptown Pizza
 • Woodshed Provisions