Blue Horse Folk Art Gallery. Along with art and sculpture, you’ll find espresso and Belgian chocolate Crow Bars made by one of the artists. 10-5 Sun-Fri, by appointment Sat. 175 North View Dr.; 250/537-0754.
Salt Spring Saturday Market. Colorful craft and food market held in Ganges’ Centennial Park. 8:30-3:30 Sat, Apr-Oct. Lower Ganges; www.saltspringmarket.com.
Salt Spring Vineyards B&B, Winery. Sip Merlot and Pinot Noir in the cozy tasting room. Guests can spend the night in two suites overlooking vineyards (from $128). 11-5 daily. 151 Lee Rd.; www.saltspringvineyards.com or 250/653-9463.
DINING Calvin’s Bistro. Casual ambience, tasty bistro food, and patio with ocean views in central Ganges. $$; Tue-Sun. 133 Lower Ganges; www.calvinsbistro.com or 250/538-5551. Hastings House. Elegant, three- and five-course prix fixe dinners are served in the Tudor-style manor house or on the veranda. $$$$; open daily (dinner only; reservations required). 160 Upper Ganges Rd.; www.hastingshouse.com, 800/661-9255, or 250/537-2362. Raven Street Market-Café. Wood-fired pizzas are the favorite at this off-the-beaten-path grocery and cafe. $; open daily. 321 Fernwood Rd.; 250/537-2273. LODGINGCloud 9 Oceanview Bed & Breakfast. Three suites with panoramic water views in a B&B on a quiet road. From $128. 238 Sun Eagle Dr.; www.cloud9oceanview.com, 877/722-8233, or 250/537-2776.
Hastings House. The property resembles an English country estate, with views of sparkling Ganges Harbour. A member of the Relais & Châteaux hotel association. From $344. (See Hastings House under “Dining.”) Madrona Valley Farm Bed & Breakfast. Elegant B&B at a working organic farm. From $128. 171 Chu-An Dr.; www.madronavalleyfarm.com or 250/537-1989.