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Explore Salt Spring’s 28 km Artisan Trail by shuttle: cheese tasting at a working goat farm, lavender fields, a spring-fed brewery, estate winery and organic cider orchard. Build your own day with ample time at each stop and finish with Ganges’ lively harbor market.
Explore Salt Spring’s 28 km Artisan Trail by shuttle: cheese tasting at a working goat farm, lavender fields, a spring-fed brewery, estate winery and organic cider orchard. Build your own day with ample time at each stop and finish with Ganges’ lively harbor market.
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Operated by Salt Spring Hop On Hop Off Tours · Ganges, British Columbia
Stand at the Visitor Information Centre in Ganges and the island opens like a well-thumbed map: the harbor’s chop against the rocks, a white shuttle easing into the loading zone and the faint perfume of nearby orchards drifting on the air.
easy.
6 hours (full loop).
Suitable for all fitness levels; expect short walks at uneven farm paths and gentle slopes
The tour departs from the Salt Spring Visitor Information Centre at 121 Lower Ganges Rd; look for the large white Hop On Hop Off shuttle in the Loading Zone near BC Transit bus stops.
Yes—the experience is hop-on hop-off; shuttles run on an hourly rotation during operating hours so you can reboard later in the day.
Tastings and food purchases at artisans are generally separate—check each stop’s policy and bring ID for alcohol samples.
The tour is rated physically easy, but some farm areas have uneven ground; contact the operator ahead to discuss accessibility or infant seating (infants must sit on laps).
Salt Spring Island is part of the Southern Gulf Islands and lies within the traditional territory of Coast Salish peoples; European-style farming reshaped the landscape from the 1800s onward, creating the small farms and orchards seen today.
Many stops emphasize sustainable, small-batch production—supporting local producers helps preserve agricultural land; follow farm rules, stick to paths and pack out waste to minimize impact.
Salt Spring Hop On Hop Off Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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