Experience the best of Salt Spring Island on the Artisan Trail, a scenic 28 km loop filled with handcrafted flavours, picturesque farms, and local charm. This curated route highlights the island’s passion for small-batch excellence and its naturally beautiful surroundings. From creamy cheeses to fragrant lavender fields, each stop offers a taste of Salt Spring’s creative spirit. With convenient hop-on, hop-off access, you can explore at your own pace.

Highlights:

• Visit Salt Spring Island Cheese, a beloved goat farm and award-winning cheese known for its artisanal creations.
• Wander through Sacred Mountain Lavender Farm, a tranquil hillside retreat bursting with colour and calming aromas.
• Sip small-batch brews, wines, and ciders at local craft producers nestled among the island’s forests and farmlands.
• Explore Ganges Village and its bustling market, featuring island-made goods, local art, and fresh fare.

The Salt Spring Hop On Hop Off is available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from May to September.

Pickup location: Salt Spring Visitor Information Centre, 121 Lower Ganges Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T1

Guests must begin their journey at the Salt Spring Visitor Information Centre before boarding the shuttle for the first time.

Stops include:

• Salt Spring Visitor Info Centre
• Salt Spring Island Cheese
• Sacred Mountain Lavender
• Salt Spring Brewing Co.    
• Garry Oaks Estate Winery
• Ciderwork & Salt Spring Apple Co.

The schedule for drop-offs/pick-ups can be found here. Please review the schedule carefully to ensure you do not miss the shuttle, and arrive at your stop at least 5 minutes before the posted time. 

Guests are not required to visit every stop. Guests can hop on and off at all of the stops along the trail, or simply choose the ones that interest you most.

Food and drinks are not included with this tour. Any purchases will be at the guest’s own expense.

The "Artisan Trail" takes approximately one hour to complete a loop and runs continuously from 10:00am - 6:00pm.

Please note that the Hop On Hop Off bus is not wheelchair accessible.