Ganges, British Columbia

Ganges, British Columbia

Ganges, British Columbia is the largest town on Saltspring Island in the province of British Columbia, Canada.

Ganges is the main service centre on the island, with several grocery stores, numerous restaurants and art galleries, banks and a variety of other services. The main fire hall for the island, the local Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment, and the hospital are all located in Ganges.

The harbour has several marinas, and is the home base for a Canadian Coast Guard cutter. It is also a busy seaplane aerodrome, with several scheduled flights a day to Vancouver. Because of Ganges' relatively central location in the Gulf Islands, it is a popular stop for recreational boaters.

One of the major tourist attractions in Ganges is the market that takes place on Saturdays during the summer months. At this market, many of the island's crafters and farmers offer goods and produce ranging from homemade honey to clothing and art.

Travel to Ganges

* BC Ferries offers service to Swartz Bay, Crofton, Tsawwassen and the South Gulf Islands, via three ferry terminals within 20 minutes drive of Ganges.
* Seaplane service to Ganges Harbour is via [http://www.harbour-air.com Harbour Air] , [http://www.saltspringair.com Salt Spring Air] , and [http://www.seairseaplanes.com Seair Seaplanes] .


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