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.

Hey Tourists...don't miss stopping into this friendly, interesting museum in this friendly,…read moreinteresting town! From Nainamo bars and bathtub races, to hockey and 1920's women's fashion, we thoroughly enjoyed this small museum! They did an especially great job with the coal exhibit part. Even the gift shop is full of interesting items at reasonable prices. They were simply requesting a small donation for admittance, and we were happy to do so.

I'm not going to lie; given that the admission is only $2, I had pretty low expectations for the…read moreNanaimo Museum. However, I was pleasantly surprised! There were so many interesting things to learn about, most especially a large (possibly new? It looks new) exhibit on immigration. Very interesting and touching. The gift shop was nice too, with lots of things to buy at reasonable prices.

Lola's was amazing, one of the best meals we have had in some time. The seafood was fresh and…read morelocal and Phillipines inspired flavours were all new to us and fantastic. Vibe is formal but relaxed, views are great. Couldn't recommend Lolas more!

(get ready, this is a long one)…read more After a few very different stays at Bodega, I can honestly say that it's one of my absolute favourite places in the world. In.the.world. The staff not only take an unfathomable amount of pride in their work, but are friendly, professional, and entirely accommodating of just about any reasonable request. One of their star employees, Dave, has always made me feel as though I am not just a guest, but am visiting my second home. And I imagine that I'm not alone when I say that after the first visit and meeting with the owners, Jesse and Chris, that I felt as though I'd gained two new best friends. Talented, whip smart, and cool, they are the perfect proprietors of such a place. Island life can be tricky, teetering between too hippie and too stuffy, but they've found a real balance by being themselves, and the property at Bodega reflects this. With three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen in each of the seven cabins, this is not what I'd consider roughing it by any stretch of the imagination. A classic log cabin inside and out, the modern touches are what make it cool. Plush leather couches, filament bulb lamps, Pendleton blankets, reclaimed Douglas Fir tables--the could-be twee aspect of cabin life is exonerated by sensible design. There's even a flat screen TV in each cabin with a small library of movies in the main lodge to choose from, but I wouldn't bother--there's so much to see and do at or nearby Bodega Ridge. Spectacular meadows, forests, and wildflowers surrounding the property, Bodega is positioned so that it's almost always bright and sunny. The staggeringly beautiful trails along the ridge offer one of the best views of the gulf islands, and the ocean is close enough to walk to in a matter of minutes. Also, bonus: the weirdly infamous Stoneworld (as seen here: http://www.hellobc.com/british-columbia/blog/january-2011/stoneworld-on-galiano-island.aspx) is a worthy stop on the way to a serious magical forest hike. Free wifi throughout the property, an amazing main lodge that can accommodate up to 70 dinner guests, and wonderfully knowledgeable proprietors who will have a recommendation for just about anything--all a quick boat ride from Vancouver. I don't know that I have the words to describe just how amazing Bodega Ridge is. Bringing the city to the island, staying rustic and real, this place has it all. **of note: Bodega is located about a 40 minute drive, or a few leisurely hours by bike from the ferry. Arrive prepared.

[Note]: I wrote this review for The Feast located in Ganges and somehow the review landed here. The…read moreFeast is part of the Hen & Hound but it is a standalone restaurant located elsewhere on the island :) ------ The Feast is a farm to table experience on Salt Spring Island and the food was super delicious. After driving by many of the farms around the island and seeing all the animals and farm stands, it was truly a unique experience to enjoy food prepared locally. The Feast is a relatively small space and they are quite popular so make sure you make a reservation! We managed to get a reservation for 5PM on a Monday night because all the other times were booked already. Even though they're busy, the staff try very hard to move things around to accommodate walk-ins if possible. The service was really nice and a little bit hectic but definitely out of care and devotion to ensuring that everyone is having a good time. They have quite an extensive menu (despite claiming there's no menu) so there's something for everyone. I really like their shared menu items for 2-4 people. It's a really nice family style plate. We ordered the beef brisket and the portion was huge! Everything was seasoned so well and you can definitely taste the freshness in the ingredients. We really enjoyed our meal here! That said, I set my expectations a bit too high after reading all of their 5 star reviews. They are still just a small local shop that operates with love so they definitely do not match what a 5 star experience might be in a big city but I don't think they need to or should :) They seem perfect for the island lifestyle and I hope I get to visit again!

Absolutely lovely farm-to-table spot right by the Fernwood Point Beach. If you sit at one of the…read morelive-edge bar tables outside, you get a fantastic ocean view. We came with high hopes for a Pacific Northwest lunch (the menu is highly enticing -- we took a photo of it anyway); unfortunately the kitchen is undergoing renovation so the place was open only for coffees & pastries. There was a decent selection of cakes, but we settled with a latte and a cacao. They came in custom-design mugs and were nice warm treats. The cacao (we got it unsweetened) has a twinge of spice. Overall just a 5-star ambiance. Would definitely come back next time for an actual meal.

Beautiful vacation spot! Amazing setting, wonderful food, fabulous people. Can't wait to return…read morenext year.

Fabulous oceanfront lodge that offers something for everyone... beautiful lodge with an oceanside…read moreterrace for visiting, entertaining and relaxing. Always enjoy time spent at Yellow Point Lodge!

The food was absolute garbage. Over priced and low quality. Can get a better burger easily at A&W…read more Ordered their "deluxe burger" and it had a patty and two criss crossed pieces of bacon. No dressing. No toppings. Not a single person in our group was satisfied with their meal. Won't ever go back and won't recommend. Views and drinks were great.

We absolutely loved our weekend at the Manana Marina. The brand new upgraded marina is outstanding…read moreand the staff were over the top attentive to our every need. Thank you so much for making our trip up a pleasurable one. The Libby II

Good was simple and delicious, limited menu. Our bartender/server was Mack, he was awesome. It's a…read moretraditional old school pub. The back yard patio was great on a warm day.

Tasty casual dining in a historic hotel. Very friendly & helpful staff. Limited menu but everything…read morewas good.

I went here with a friend for NYE. We had to wait an hour at the door to get tickets the day if as…read morethe bar was closed the day before and we are not local so couldnt just wander by whenever to get them. We also overheard people talking in the line and saying that theres always issues with trying to get tickets ahead of time. That being said, the guy who answered the phone when I called earlier in the day was super nice. Service here is pretty good for a bar. The waitress was attentive and checked on our drinks regularly. The bartenders are quick and we never had to wait more than 5 minutes for drinks. The process are better than average. A double costs about $9, a single just under $6. The band, the Big Shiny Dudes, was decent for the cover charge of $25. The dance floor was a good size -- it never seemed empty nor too crowded. However, the seating could have been a lot more efficient and it would be better if they had more stools and high top tables instead of restaurant style tables that do not optimize seating. It would also be nice to have hooks to hang purses/jackets under tables, etc. The bathroom ran out of soap very early on and was never replenished although the paper towel eventually was. Location is ok, although definitely not in the nicest part of town. The kitchen closed before we even got in the doors, it would be nice to have the kitchen hours posted online so we would have known to get food beforehand. Or, for the kitchen to at least serve chips and salsa or fries, snacky things.

Don't let the outside deceive you. The inside is charming and friendly. Staff are incredibly nice!…read moreService was great. They have food. We left before the band started, but the music selection was rocking. Cheers!!