Ganges, British Columbia

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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 RCMP detachment, and the hospital are all located in Ganges. There is plenty of accommodation for visitors in the immediate area.

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 which 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.

[edit] Travel to Ganges

BC Ferries offers service to Swartz Bay (30 minutes north of Victoria), Crofton (an hour south of Nanaimo), Tsawwassen (30 minutes south of Vancouver), and other South Gulf Islands, via three ferry terminals within 20 minutes drive of Ganges.
Seaplane service to Ganges Harbor is via Harbour Air, Salt Spring Air, and Seair Seaplanes.