A quick 2km drive from The Cottages and you are in the heart of Ganges, enjoy dining, shopping, art galleries and easy access to many of the islands talented makers.

As you make your way around the island, it’s easy to find a culinary experience for every taste. Farm to table is a way a life on Salt Spring Island; fresh goat cheese, eggs, produce all accompanied with beverages from local cideries and wineries all within reach. To complete the experience, stop at a farm stand for some fresh cut flowers or delicious baked goods.

Once you’ve arrived, there’s so much to do… Visit artist studios, private food stands, wineries, breweries, a cidery, cheese factories, or spend quality time at Ruckle Provincial Park, Mount Maxwell or the Famous Saturday Market and Tuesday Farmers Market.

Whether heading out to the local markets to gather ingredients for a feast, or making stops to the many farms that surround The Cottages, you’re sure to find the freshest ingredients possible. Salt Spring Island is also home to a surprising variety of restaurants and cafes.

Salt Spring Island is a lifestyle as well as a place of mind. The views, large and small, on the largest of the Southern Gulf Islands are sublime. Find your little nook of perfection whether its around the island or at The Cottages.