MOUNTAIN VIEW COTTAGE
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Many of our visitors stay a week at Mountain View Cottage. Some come to do, well, nothing at all; nothing except get away from daily stress. Other's often ask us for ideas about what to see and do. Here are some of the ways you can enjoy Saltspring. When you arrive on Salt Spring Island, go into the village (Ganges) and stop at “The Fishery” and pick up some fresh seafood, head to “Nature Works” organic health food store for some produce, over to “Barbs Buns” for some great bread and hit the liquor store for some local wine, arrive at the cottage and relax for the evening! Have a glass of wine on the deck and watch the sun set over Mount Maxwell, watch a movie or soak in the hot tub! If you want to do dinner out, check out our local restaurants. They are many great place to eat on the island. We will be glad to recommend one that will sure to please you. Go for a hike or walk. There are many places to walk around our property and on SSI. Our property is within walking distance to Andreas Vogt Nature Reserve and Stewart Road Linear Park. We provide a hiking book in the cottage for our guests to enjoy and get to know the island. You can also see some of our wonderful trails online here. Go for a swim. Swim in one of our lakes, Weston, Cusheon or St.Mary’s, Cusheon is the best access as it has a float. Ocean beaches are great too; try Baders Beach, Vesuvius, Southey Point, Churchill Road or Beddis beach. Watch the sun set at Southey Point, it’s probably the warmest water for swimming on the island. Get a spa treatment at Solace Spa. They are less than 4 minutes away and have a fabulous treatment room with very talented therapist. Book directly with Julie or we will happily do this for you. Tour the Studios. The Salt Spring Studio Tour is an annual self-guided tour of more than 30 artist and artisan studios on the island. The arts and crafts are of exceptional quality and the tour also includes several farms and a vineyard. Take in a show at Artspring. Visit Mahon Hall. Play Golf. There are two 9 hole golf courses on SSI. SHOPPING Go to Ganges or Fulford villages for great shopping. We are ideally located between the two. Go to the Saturday Market and buy load of fresh produce, eggs, local artisan cheese, and many items like jewelry, pottery folk art, handmade soaps and local art. Go to Market in the Meadow. Go to Stowell Lake Farm Stand to buy fresh produce and enjoy their perennial garden. Drop by a local winerie. EVENTS Go to one of many events on the island such as: Sea Capers - Lots fun and activities down at Ganges Harbour. In June. Canada Day celebrations at Centennial Park in Ganges. July 1. Annual Salt Spring Lavendar Festival. In July. Fulford Days at Drummond Park in Fulford Harbour . In August. The Fall Fair - An Island tradition not to be missed. The Apple Festival - Over 350 different apple varieties being grown organically? Salt Spring's apple history dates back to 1860. Christmas craft shows are usually held the same weekend. There are three, Fulford Hall, Mahon Hall and Beaver Point Hall all have great crafts and food. Stay at the cottage for the weekend and fit all three shows in. Go home with some local crafts for presents! Salt Spring Sailing Club has several events and races; check their website.
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