Ganges, Bc, Canada

On Salt Spring Island, all the roads seem to lead to Ganges

. The charming seaside hamlet of Ganges is the largest town on Salt Spring Island the biggest in the Gulf Islands. Most businesses on Salt Spring Island are located in or near Ganges. After browsing the shops, services, amenities and galleries, walk down to the water for lunch.

Ganges was named after HMS Ganges, the flagship of the Royal Navy's Pacific Station in the late 1850's. Admiralty Bay was renamed by Captain Richards to Ganges Harbour in 1859. The harbour now provides a tranquil summer anchorage for boaters wishing to explore the village of Ganges. The anchorage can be very busy and crowded in summer, and a breeze can pick up in the afternoons, so mariners are cautioned to keep an eye on the weather or book into one of the marinas in Ganges Harbour.

A "must see" while in Ganges is the famous Landmark Mural on a retired can buoy. The buoy used to mark a spot 260 miles up the coast at a location known to the Coast Guard as Delta 10 near the mouth of the Skeena River. The Landmark Mural now stands in the entrance to Centennial Wharf in Ganges, BC. There are Orcas, salmon, cod, an octopus seals and other marine life adorning the buoy, as well as a Coast Guard cutter and kayaks. The mural was painted by Amarah K. Gabriel and Timothy Hume of The Art Angels.

Visitors and local residents a like come together on Ganges for the popular and lively Saturday market in Centennial Park. The Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings is a great place to meet local artists, crafts people and vegetable growers.

Two companies have scheduled float-plane service to Vancouver and back. A water taxi company offers scheduled service to Galiano and Mayne Islands as well as 24 hour emergency service. Lady Minto Hospital is located in Ganges. There is an RCMP detachment to provide policing. The Fire Department main hall is in Ganges.

With Salt Spring Island being such a popular destination, there are five real estate companies and dozens of agents to look after the needs of buyers and sellers. There are three gas stations, two large grocery stores, eight art galleries, two banks and a credit union, and dozens of other businesses right in Ganges.

Orcas can sometimes be seen in the waters around Salt Spring Island. Harbour Seals are always present. Sea lions are occasional seen. A number of commercial fishermen make Ganges, Salt Spring Island their home.

Ganges leads the island communities in the number of local artisans offering unique, hand-made crafts and treasures. You're bound to find something original to take home with you.

by: KC Beam

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