Sweetwater Farm Guest Cottage
Activities and Things To Do
Activities in the area and on Salt Spring Island abound. Here are some of the things to do:
Shopping in Ganges
There's no better way to spend a day than strolling around the small seaside village of Ganges. Buy locally crafted soaps, gourmet chevre and other specialty foods, art and crafts, and much more. On Saturday afternoon experience the Saturday Market, something you should not miss as a visitor to Salt Spring.
Dining
There are a range of dining opportunities on the island, from the finest of dining at Hastings House to the Tree House Cafe, a small outdoor restauraunt and cafe with live music in the heart of Ganges. Ask us for recommendations!
Hiking
Salt Spring has a variety of stunning hiking terrain from easy and flat 20 minute loops to challenging mountaintop climbs. Visit these links for more information on where to hike:
From saltspringmarket.com
From hellobc.com
Golfing
Just minutes from Sweetwater Farm is Blackburn Meadows Golf Course a fully-organic nine-hole links-style course and driving range. In Ganges you will also find Salt Spring Island Golf & Country Club, a 9-hole par 36 course and driving range.
Mount Maxwell Provincial Park
A well known and spectacular clifftop viewpoint, Mount Maxwell Provincial Park is accessibly by car and is just a short (and steep!) drive up the mountain roads from Sweetwater Farm.
Spas, Health, and Wellness
Salt Spring Island is known as a destination for health and wellness. Day spas include Solace Organic Spa, Pure Spa, and Skin Sensations.
Lakes and Ocean
Enjoy exploring, relaxing, or swimming at spots all across Salt Spring Island, from the popular Cusheon Lake family swimming spot to the wind- and wave-swept Ruckle Provincial Park, a rugged point overlooking Swanson Channel.
For more information on the best ocean spots click here, and for lake spots click here.
Kayaking
Salt Spring Island is located in an archipelago that is sheltered from the open Pacific Ocean swells. This makes it the ultimate playground for exploring by kayak. Companies offering tours abound including Salt Spring Adventure Co., Island Escapades, Andale Kayaks, Sea Otter Kayaking, Stellar Sea Kayaking and more.
Winery Visits
Salt Spring Vineyards is a scenic hillside vineyard and winery in the Fulford Valley. They offer wine tasting daily throughout the summer season.
Art Studio Tours
Salt Spring Island is famous for it's many artists. Enter studios and talk with the artisans with the Salt Spring Island Studio Tour. Or take the Island Gourmet Safari tour and learn about the delicious food grown, made, and sold on Salt Spring Island.
Horseback Riding
Salt Spring Island Guided Rides is on a neighboring farm just minutes away.
And More!
Yacht and fishing charters, cycling, birdwaching, tennis and best of all, relaxing. You won't run out of things to do on Salt Spring Island.
