Nicki + Connor’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Shawnigan Lake
get out of the city and enjoy a little slice of lake front heaven
Just the best for evening and morning walks. I promise, it really is. Easy parking, safe. Summertime beach sun bathing as well.
98 locals recommend
Thetis Lake Regional Park
Just the best for evening and morning walks. I promise, it really is. Easy parking, safe. Summertime beach sun bathing as well.
Saanich Commonwealth Place
4636 Elk Lake DrThe best pool in town.
great little walk around in the trees close by. nice and quiet.
13 locals recommend
Francis King Regional Park
Munn Roadgreat little walk around in the trees close by. nice and quiet.
looking for a mini road trip? This is a great place to go. Real west coast.
75 locals recommend
Botanical Beach
looking for a mini road trip? This is a great place to go. Real west coast.
great for kids. safe, easy and with park and green space as well. The scenic drive is wonderful as is the yacht club for a snack.
170 locals recommend
Willows Beach
Esplanadegreat for kids. safe, easy and with park and green space as well. The scenic drive is wonderful as is the yacht club for a snack.
Feed the seals, see the house boats, buy some seafood and take it allllll in. Super fish and chips!
23 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf Park
12 Erie StreetFeed the seals, see the house boats, buy some seafood and take it allllll in. Super fish and chips!
there is a reason it is a top 10 global destination. A must see outdoor oasis. Live music in the summertime. Lights at Christmas time. We have annual passes and we live in Victoria...please go.
388 locals recommend
The Butchart Gardens
800 Benvenuto Avethere is a reason it is a top 10 global destination. A must see outdoor oasis. Live music in the summertime. Lights at Christmas time. We have annual passes and we live in Victoria...please go.
Food scene
A super duper place for lunch. We go regularly. Massive, selection.
27 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3587 Blanshard StA super duper place for lunch. We go regularly. Massive, selection.
A very close Local farm to table place to eat. Pub for drinks as well. Family friendly.
12 locals recommend
Crooked Goose Bistro
4136 Wilkinson RdA very close Local farm to table place to eat. Pub for drinks as well. Family friendly.
Food is great. This is a restaurant and an 150yr old historic home. Very cute and FULL of character, old photos and maybe even a ghost or two.
22 locals recommend
Four Mile House Restaurant
199 Island HwyFood is great. This is a restaurant and an 150yr old historic home. Very cute and FULL of character, old photos and maybe even a ghost or two.
Costco Wholesale
799 McCallum RdJust showing you where to go for the usual!
you wont regret it, i'm salavating just thinking about it.
26 locals recommend
House Of Boateng Restaurant
2854 Peatt Rdyou wont regret it, i'm salavating just thinking about it.
If your downtown, and you eat carbs, this place is for you. They don't take reservations, because they don't have to. Get there early or late late. Oh their bread...
126 locals recommend
Pagliacci's
1011 Broad StIf your downtown, and you eat carbs, this place is for you. They don't take reservations, because they don't have to. Get there early or late late. Oh their bread...
pit stop for coffee and TREATS> all handmade. EVERYTHING IS DELICIOUS.
111 locals recommend
Shirley Delicious
2794 Sheringham Point Rdpit stop for coffee and TREATS> all handmade. EVERYTHING IS DELICIOUS.
super breakfast spot. this location is particularly nice. Farm to table fair.
62 locals recommend
The Village Restaurant
2518 Estevan Avesuper breakfast spot. this location is particularly nice. Farm to table fair.
they have almost everything and its right around the corner.
13 locals recommend
Quality Foods View Royal
27 Helmcken Rdthey have almost everything and its right around the corner.
Darcy's Pub Downtown
1127 Wharf Stlive music. drinks and tons of fun.
Markets
Famous Saturday Market - a MUST SEE!
When: Each Saturday, from either the first weekend in April or Easter weekend (whichever comes first) through the last Saturday in October. From approximately 9:00am - 4:00pm, rain or shine. During summer months, watch for vendors setting up closer to 8am.
For 2020 the market will begin Saturday April 4th.
Where: Oceanside at Centennial Park in the heart of Ganges on Salt Spring Island, in the Gulf Islands of British Columbia on Canada's west coast.
Why: For a fabulous day out! Browse internationally acclaimed arts and crafts from Canada's "Island of the Arts" including world class potters, jewellers, fibre artists, woodworkers, fine art & photography, body care, clothing and accessories, island tours and more. Enjoy live music and entertainment. And of course check out what started the market all those years ago - organic produce, farmstead cheeses, organic and delicious homemade snacks and food. Meet over 140 artisans and food producers who all contribute to Salt Spring's international reputation as a hotbed of world-class artists and organic farmers.
What's so special about this market? The homespun guarantee of course! Vendors must "make it, bake it, or grow it" themselves, and all products must be "vendor produced and sold". These simple mandates are the essence of our market. Visitors are treated to local creations stemming from Salt Spring's unique brand of "island ingenuity". The highest calibre of creativity and production standards make Salt Spring Island home to the greatest collection of artists in Canada.
Note: Dogs are NOT allowed in the Saturday Market. The SPCA provides an awesome first-come, first served volunteer-driven one-on-one dog sitting service. Because we can only help as many dogs as there are volunteers, it's impossible to guarantee anyone a spot. You might want to make alternative arrangements for Fido if you are heading to the Market.
30 locals recommend
Salt Spring Island
Famous Saturday Market - a MUST SEE!
When: Each Saturday, from either the first weekend in April or Easter weekend (whichever comes first) through the last Saturday in October. From approximately 9:00am - 4:00pm, rain or shine. During summer months, watch for vendors setting up closer to 8am.
For 2020 the market will begin Saturday April 4th.
Where: Oceanside at Centennial Park in the heart of Ganges on Salt Spring Island, in the Gulf Islands of British Columbia on Canada's west coast.
Why: For a fabulous day out! Browse internationally acclaimed arts and crafts from Canada's "Island of the Arts" including world class potters, jewellers, fibre artists, woodworkers, fine art & photography, body care, clothing and accessories, island tours and more. Enjoy live music and entertainment. And of course check out what started the market all those years ago - organic produce, farmstead cheeses, organic and delicious homemade snacks and food. Meet over 140 artisans and food producers who all contribute to Salt Spring's international reputation as a hotbed of world-class artists and organic farmers.
What's so special about this market? The homespun guarantee of course! Vendors must "make it, bake it, or grow it" themselves, and all products must be "vendor produced and sold". These simple mandates are the essence of our market. Visitors are treated to local creations stemming from Salt Spring's unique brand of "island ingenuity". The highest calibre of creativity and production standards make Salt Spring Island home to the greatest collection of artists in Canada.
Note: Dogs are NOT allowed in the Saturday Market. The SPCA provides an awesome first-come, first served volunteer-driven one-on-one dog sitting service. Because we can only help as many dogs as there are volunteers, it's impossible to guarantee anyone a spot. You might want to make alternative arrangements for Fido if you are heading to the Market.
City advice
What to pack
a rain jacket and a fleece.
you can never go wrong with these staples at this latitude. You're welcome.