Top 10 Free Things to do in Salt Spring Island, Canada

We are an independent, locally-owned shop dedicated to books and the people who love them. Here you will find two floors packed with volumes of enduring value, including familiar favourites, contemporary fiction, guides, books of local interest, and non-fiction titles covering everything from outer space to inner peace. We also have marine charts, art cards, prints, hand-crafted bags, and many other unique and intriguing items.We buy books every Thursday from 10am - Noon. Spring, Summer & Fall.

This is Ganges new public library with a nice selction of books, open to the public.

A single artist gallery on one of Canada's Gulf Islands. Really an Art Lovers Getaway. Jill travels and paints in various parts of the world. She has many collections on her website and over 300 paintings currently in print. Jill has had galleries of her own for more than 20 years. Her personal gallery on Salt Spring Island is definitely the best place to view her art plus have a chance to meet in person. She paints primarily in watercolour but that tends to be just the start as she then incorporates prayer flags... Pen and ink... Gold leaf and whatever gives the effect she is seeking. Always vibrant and uplifting.The gallery is now open daily in the summer and three days a week the rest of the year.

Duthie Gallery on Salt Spring Island shows fine art, sculpture, landscape art and studio furniture and exhibits many prominent artists from the Pacific Northwest: Michael Dennis, David Robinson, Deon Venter, Judith Currelly, Richard Tetrault, Brent Comber, Rosalie Matchett, Benita Sanders and Gerda Lattey. The gallery also contains a 1- acre sculpture park; during the summer the sculpture park is illuminated and open in the evenings. Spring hours: 11-5 Friday Saturday & Sunday, Summer hours: Thursday - Monday 11 - 5. Night Gallery - nightly July and August 9 - 11pm

Steffich Fine Art, Salt Spring Island was established in 1992 by owner Matt Steffich. Over the last twenty-three years, the gallery has become an island "must see" for artists and collectors. We have hosted shows for nationally noted artists Norval Morrisseau, Jack Shadbolt, Abraham Anghik Ruben and Robert Bateman. Featuring an incredibly talented and diverse group of artists from Salt Spring Island and across Canada, Steffich Fine Art has carefully curated a unique cross section of world class talent. From photography to sculpture, painting to ceramics, we have something for every artistic taste. Drop by for a laugh and a cup full of creative inspiration. We are open 7 days a week, rain or shine.

Small batch spirits crafted with 100% B.C. honey. We are a small, family owned artisanal distillery. Made from the fermentation of local honey, all our spirits are crafted and bottled by hand here on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. With intricate, smooth flavours derived from the finest ingredients, our spirits are infused with originality and meticulous care.

The Blue Horse Folk Art gallery was built by two Salt Spring Island artists, Anna Gustafson and Paul Burke. This charming space houses their most recent works of art, and is open to the public. Anna's raku vases and lamps are always in stock, along with her other projects, including gorgeous encaustic paintings. Paul's folk art animal sculptures are joined by his narrative works, including the acclaimed Mrs. Drysdale's Circus collection.Come and enjoy the gallery, see the artists in their studios, and enjoy the beautiful gardens.

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.