TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL | Top 10,000 Places to Visit in Canada
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Salt Spring Adventure Company provides locals and visitors with rentals for kayaks, paddleboards, bikes, canoes and whale watching in a sustainable environment. Its mission is to allow people of all ages to gain an outdoor experience full of education and engagement.
The Salt Spring Adventure Company also partners with six different environmental partners to ensure their tours and rentals are sustainable.
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Salt Spring Cheese has been serving farm-fresh cheese to the community of Salt Spring Island since 1996; Since then, the family-owned business has expanded to include 14 different kinds of cheese, a farm for visitors to sample unique flavours and visit the animals that reside there.
You may visit the cafe they have on site, which serves goat cheesecake, pizza and salads made from mostly local ingredients. Salt Spring Cheese is a must-see for those looking to discover a family-owned business that provides excellent products and atmosphere.
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The Salt Spring Model Railway Show is a perfect stop for anyone in your party passionate about trains. This Interactive Show brings the whole family together by allowing them to operate the trains and viewing all the action via a tiny camera on the front of the train, simulating a conductor’s view. The whole show lasts around 30 – 40 minutes; once completed, visitors are invited to enjoy refreshments and an art gallery viewing on the property.
Salt Spring Wild Cider offers island-grown cider, which is rich in the island’s history. Using fruit produced from the island provides a unique terroir to the cider that can only be found on the island.
They have eleven varieties of cider as well as local Craft Beers, Wine, Liquor and a full restaurant. As they are open seven days a week year-round, Salt Spring Wild Cider offers visitors and locals a unique island experience no matter when they visit.
Salt Spring Vineyards and Tasting Room is the perfect spot to visit if you are a wine lover. Stunning views and a wide variety of wines make it an ideal place for an afternoon getaway. Salt Spring Vineyards and Tasting Room prides itself on sourcing 100% of its grapes locally and promising all its products are produced sustainably. With ten different wines, you are sure to find the perfect wine for you or as a gift.
Make sure to visit the Vineyards on Friday nights when local artists are most often performing, while you enjoy a glass of wine on their beautiful property.
Sacred Mountain Lavender Farm is a lovely picturesque farm on the foothills of sacred Mount Tuam on Salt Spring Island, B.C. Boasting 2 acres of organically grown lavender, visitors can lead themselves on a self-guided tour of the property and fully immerse themselves in the environment.
Guests can also visit their Farm Store, where they sell various handcrafted farm-grown lavender products and lavender plants. Sacred Mountain Lavender Farm is a unique, authentic farm that truly honours the land it is located on.
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Old Salty Store has been serving the community of Salt Spring Island since 1907 ( although under a different name back then ); this unique gift shop sells hundreds of products from a range of small local sellers around Canada and internationally. The gift shop is not only a perfect place to stop when looking for the perfect gift, but it is also worth a visit to learn about its deep roots in the culture of Salt Spring Island.
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