The Olympic Spirit on Salt Spring Island
Story and photos by Glenn Kohaly
steps from the harbour. Te selection is complete with right-out-of-the-oven baked goods, freshly cut meats, baskets of fruits and vegetables and all the staples RV’ers or day-trippers could want. You too can enjoy the tranquil lifestyle
L
is and Shawn Walton, owners of Auntie Pesto’s Café on Salt Spring Island have been keen supporters
of local sailor Richard Clarke and during the recent Olympics in London, England Shawn joined the Star-Class sailing team as their personal chef. While the team trained and worked hard preparing for the competition Shawn was out shopping for the special foods the team would need and then prepared all of their meals. Back home now Shawn has resumed
his regular duties as chef sourcing all the fresh home-grown ingredients for his own restaurant. Tis is a great spot for a glass of wine on the deck while the sun goes down over a view that is constantly inspiring and ever changing. Te pesto pasta is incredible and it is a pretty safe bet that you would never find a more perfect fillet steak than right here. Gold medal dining! Inspired by the beauty and the tranquil
lifestyle the 13,000 year-round residents of Salt Spring Island include an eclectic mix of artists and musicians. Arts and culture are not just big here – they are a way of life. On Salt Spring, all roads lead to the village of Ganges, the largest bustling seaside village in the Gulf Islands. Solace Organic Spa with two locations
on Salt Spring Island offers an array of holistic therapies. Teir spa menu offers certified massage, RMT massage therapy, acupressure, reflexology, aromatherapy, shiatsu, facials, wraps, salt glows, steam sessions, solace skin care, Licensed Esthetic services, waxing, manicures and pedicures. On a visit last September, both Virginia and
I were introduced to their services and can easily say it was one of the highlights of our visit to the Island. Pure relaxation and it’s good for you. Like everything else on Salt Spring,
shopping is a unique experience. You will want to set aside a few hours to spend at the world famous Saturday Market running from April to October. Vendors must “make it, bake it, or grow it” themselves. For an island that is known as the “Organic Gardening Capital of Canada” visitors are always in for a treat. When visiting the Island be sure to
bring your clubs or just rent a set but do visit the Salt Spring Golf & Country Club. You will enjoy their 9 hole, 3100-yard, par 36 course. Aſter a game of golf take in the Studio Tour. Troughout Salt Spring you will see the distinctive Studio Tour signs showing you the way to one of the over 30 local craſts people, woodworkers, potters, jewellery makers, fabric and culinary artists on the island. Ganges Village offers great boutique
shopping featuring galleries, clothing stores, souvenirs, jewellery, kitchen gadgets, unique “made on Salt Spring” craſts and gourmet food items. Include a visit to Mouat’s, a locally owned mercantile that has been operating for over 100 years in the same location. Visit their hardware store, Mouat’s Clothing Co. with its unique collection of products and Old Salty, “the place” for greeting cards and giſts. For years RVers to the area have been
taking the opportunity to take on provisions at Triſty Foods which is just a few short
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of this beautiful island community. Tere are a number of highly professional realtors that can help you achieve your dreams of island living. Whether you’re looking to relocate, purchase investment property or find the ideal family vacation home, they can match you with the perfect Gulf Island property. Li Read of Sea to Sky Premier explains that she receives requests from people all over the world who are drawn to the island’s idyllic countryside and dramatic maritime scenery. Whether you are arriving in your own
RV or treating yourself to a float plane ride you will find Salt Spring Island residents keen to share with you their little piece of paradise.
EVENTS May 17-19 Round Saltspring Race
PLACES TO STAY Mowhinna Creek Campground This newly opened campground is centrally located 1km from Ganges has tent and easy access RV sites, showers, Wi-Fi, playground, and friendly campground hosts.
515 Fulford-Ganges Rd Saltspring Island, BC V8K 2K1 (250) 537-7861)
www.mowhinnacreekcampground.com camphost@
mowhinnacreekcampground.com
Garden Faire Campground Tent and RV sites, beautifully situated in the filtered sunlight of an old growth forest, just a 10 minute walk via the Mouat Park Trails to all the amenities in Ganges and across the road from their new indoor pool, hot tub and showers.
305 Rainbow Road (at Atkins) Salt Spring Island V8K 2M3 (250) 537-4346
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