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Salt Spring Island "Artisan Trail" Hop On Hop Off Tour!

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British Columbia, Canada
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Overview

Most tours of Salt Spring Island force you to explore at the pace of a larger group—but on this hop-on-hop-off bus tour, you can explore some of the island’s most popular culinary sights at your own pace. Discover locally made charcuteries, pastries, pizza, and much more as you follow a scenic loop trail around Salt Spring.
  • Sample fresh produce at a local cheesery and goat farm
  • Snap photos of the island’s mountain-side lavender farm
  • Discover Salt Spring Island’s culinary side—something most guidebooks miss
  • A great way to socialize with like-minded foodies as you ride

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Departure Point

  • You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.
    In front of the Salt Spring Visitor Information Centre, look for our large white Hop On Hop Off shuttle pulling into the "Loading Zone" located just before BC Transits bus zone.

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • The tour will start in Salt Spring Visitor Information Center located at 121 Lower Ganges Rd. In front of the Salt Spring Visitor Information Centre, look for our large white Hop On Hop Off shuttle pulling into the "Loading Zone" located just before BC Transits bus zone.
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7
based on 23 reviews
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Meh

Shelley_K, Aug 2025
The idea is to make several stops and purchase food / drink. It’s fine for what it is, but it’s not anything exciting. The lavender farm is worth skipping.

What a fantastic adventure

Gail_F, Jul 2024
Our experience with Elliot driving us on our many stop adventure was so easy. We got to experience each stop fully with minutes before each pick up. Elliot was on time every time. I would truly recommend this service if you are new or old to the island. It brings a perspective of knowledge that you may have missed if you were on your own. Five star service from this rider.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you for the wonderful 5 start review Gail! It was a pleasure having you both on board. So glad you enjoyed our Artisan Trail tour! Look forward to seeing you again next time you're back in town. Cheers - Elliot

Tour of the "shops"

Valentina_D, Jun 2025
We booked this tour because we wanted to learn about local companies and their products. We expected to visit the company and have a minimum of explanation of their products, to understand their characteristics and evaluate whether to buy them, but none of that. We were escorted to the shops of each company, where we had 1 hour to shop. When booking we were asked if we wanted to have the guide now or written, and the language.... we did not have any guide, we are not clear, therefore, the reason for the question. Experience overall very disappointing, with an exaggerated cost given how much is offered (transport from one store to another). Nothing to say to the driver, always kind and punctual.
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Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for sharing your feedback. It sounds like there may have been a misunderstanding about the nature of the Salt Spring Hop On Hop Off tour, and we appreciate the chance to clarify for future guests. Our service is designed as flexible transportation — as the name suggests, a “Hop On, Hop Off” tour — allowing guests to explore Salt Spring Island at their own pace. With 6 scenic stops to choose from along a 28km route it offers excellent value starting at $55 CAD for the whole day. For context, a one-way taxi from Ganges Village to the cheese farm alone can cost around $50. We don’t offer guided tours at any of the locations, but rather provide convenient transportation to popular local attractions and small businesses. There’s absolutely no pressure to purchase from any of them — in fact, several offer free or low-cost experiences. For example, guests can enjoy complimentary cheese samples, a $10 guided wine tasting (which is waived with the purchase of a bottle), and free access to the Lavender Farm who provide complimentary lavender tea, with no purchase necessary. Our tours are conducted in English only, and we’re unsure where the reference to language options may have come from — apologies for that confusion and we’ll look into this to avoid any future inconveniences. We're happy to hear your driver was kind and punctual. Thank you again for your review, and we wish you all the best on your future travels.

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