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The bookshop has two floors of fine contemporary used and antiquarian books in all categories, but especially fine literature and contemporary fiction, children, First Nations, nature, art, architecture, Africa, and maritime books. The shop is located on the harbour in the heart of one of Canada’s tourist hotspots, the west coast Gulf Islands. 115 Fulford Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T9 (250) 538-0025 blacksheepbooks.ca 
If you like golf there are two 9-hole Golf Courses Salt Spring Golf Course, a 3100 yard, par 36 at 805 Lower Ganges Road (http://www.saltspringgolf.com) Or the ‘naturally preferred’ option of Blackburn Meadows – a 1608 yard, links-style course and Canada’s first organic golf-course, designed by Jeff Shaw (http://www.blackburnmeadows.com). 
Check The Driftwood (local newspaper) for what’s on. (The Treehouse in downtown Ganges at 106 Purvis Lane is a good be). We have many amazing artists including Bill Henderson, Randy Bachman (from Bachman Turner Overdrive). We also like Soul Shakedown, any band with Brent Shindell in and the Flora Scott Trio for some live jazz. Mobys also regularly has live music, and there are all sorts of events at ArtSpring 
Take kayaking lessons or a guided tour to some of the local mini-islands! http://www.islandescapades.com/ #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; }
Eat on the beach before taking a hike around this fabulous Park and visiting the heratage farmstead. Note that unfortunately following a number of incidents with off leash dogs and livestock dogs are not allowed in most of the park. 
Visit the small but delightful Beddis Beach- at the end of Beddis Road. The closest thing to a sand beach on Salt Spring and surprisingly quiet most of the time. Take a picnic, take a book and ff you are feeling brave you could even try a swim. 
Well worth a trip to the top for the fabulous views over Fulford Valley. There is somethings resembling a road to the top – its can be rocky and pot-holy so take it easy – but you will be rewarded with easy hiking and amazing views from the top. More information here. 
Get one from the Tourist Information on 121 Lower Ganges Road, and visit some of the amazing and eclectic artisan’s studios that can be found all over Salt Spring Island. (also at http://www.saltspringstudiotour.com/) 
Personally imported stuff from Asia – fun for browsing and gifts. Now more centrally located, 2 doors up from Natureworks on Lower Ganges Road and kitty corner to the Tourism Office. 
Natureworks is found in downtown Ganges (opposite Tourist Info) at 116 Lower Ganges Road It is a natural, vibrant grocery store that follows a strong set of values – if only all grocery stores were like this one. A mini, locally run and operated Whole Foods – only better! |
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