Fantastic selection of plants! This has been my favourite nursery for several years now. I can't…read morewait every spring to start going to Thimble Farm Nursery. The service is great too and the covid-19 protocols are very thorough.

Fantastic nursery at the North end of Saltspring Island. A destination for hard to find native…read moreplants. Their prices are really reasonable and if the owner is on site when you visit you can get an answer to just about anything.

We stayed on tiny Thetis Island for a wedding and were looking for a place to sleep - Jollity Farms…read morewas the on the recommended list - and with good reason! First, the suite they rent is beautifully finished and could come out of Dwell magazine (which is available to read too) Second, the breakfast provided is incredible - frittata, farm bacon, and professional espresso that puts Starbucks to shame. Third, the people Elisabeth and Noah, are warm hosts and made us feel at home. If you're looking for a great spot to stay on this tiny gulf island this is an excellent choice.

The deli has wonder tasty home made food dishes and the prices are very good. Staff is very…read morefriendly. Great little market a hidden gem

This building belongs to the North Oyster and Area Historical Society and is the result of…read morethousands of hours of volunteer time, thousands of dollars of donations along with many 'in kind' donations. The building was constructed in 1913 and was the second North Oyster School. When it was threatened with demolition in 1992 a group of interested citizens donated enough money to have the building moved across Cedar Road as a "Farm Building". After many work parties and fund raising events the building was opened to the public. This building has 4 separate areas that can be rented and boasts a beautiful kitchen facility. This building is ideal for small to medium sized gatterings. The land upon which this building and parking area is located was donated by Bert and Linda Gisborne.

I am so happy to have happened upon this spot, as I searched for hotels near the Nanaimo airport…read more Kiwi Cove Lodge, is a beautiful place. It is situated along Ladysmith Harbor, just beyond the kiwi farm behind the lodge. My room was comfortable and really cute. I also had an amazing view of the kiwi from my balcony. There are multiple entrances and exits, so you don't have to always go to the lobby to go in and out. I enjoyed taking walks behind the lodge, out to the harbor. I saw many birds, some wild bunnies, and felt really relaxed and at peace there. Breakfast was fantastic with friendly service. It was a lot of food! I had 2 eggs, sausage, toast, and a starter which consisted of fruit and yogurt. Doug gave us some a good recommendation for a place to eat since my colleague and I were only there overnight. He also was an excellent host. I would definitely recommend Kiwi Cove Lodge to anyone who likes the bed and breakfast type of atmosphere, or who loves taking walks outdoors. If I am ever in the area again, I'd go back.

My partner and I stayed here for a few days in early April while en route to Tofino. The owners are…read moredelightful people, and the accommodations are lovely if you're looking for something nice & unique instead of sterile-hotel-like. Breakfast each morning was included with our room, and there were no problems accommodating our request for gluten-free food (even though we would have been happy to simply pick something up at the grocery instead!) While the exterior of the building looks rather rustic (or dated, if you're feeling salty,) the interior has been redone rather recently. Both aspects appealed to me, as I like the well-worn aesthetic, but also can't complain about a soaking tub! We had our own exit onto a small deck (shared with the room next to us) that led out to the kiwi grove at the rear of the property, edged with berry brambles. There were also some trails that led around the property and down to a rocky beach on the bay. Next to the kiwi grove is a large community garden. I could see this being a lovely site for a wedding, and I hope we can return sometime when the kiwi have leafed our and are fruiting!

Russell Farms Market has been around for years. I remember as a teenager being able to stop and…read morepick berries at the surrounding fields in the summer. I'm not sure if you can do this anymore, but it is still worth checking out. Now a days I just stop in to buys fresh produce on the way to the cottage. They have a nice little deli and ice cream parlor in the back. There is also a gardening section outside with a good selection of pots. This market is it is open year round for your shopping pleasure.

Although a little cramped for larger vehicles, and also for shopping if you need a cart, this place…read moreis worth going to! It's located about halfway between Chemainus and Duncan, and easy to access as it's right off the highway and in plain sight. Freshly grown fruits, vegetables and plants are available, as well as dairy and some canned/packaged products - there are also hot/baked products and ice cream available if you're looking for lunch. Staff are friendly and the place is as clean as you can get a place that's always open to the elements - it's covered but the front is completely open, so if you have a 'thing' about liking your produce all wrapped up and packaged against germs/bugs/whatever, you really, really shouldn't go here. But if you love good, fresh food at reasonable prices, definitely stop by.