Salt Spring Island Cheese Co. is as Unique as Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring Island Cheese is one of the tastiest cheeses in the world, made on one of the most beautiful islands in the world. All the cheese is handmade, using traditional methods and natural ingredients. This family-owned team is dedicated to the highest quality of taste and appearance.
About the Cheese Company
All the cheese is made from 100% sheep and goat milk, sea salt, dairy culture, and rennet, and every cheese receives individual care and attention.
We specialize in hand-crafted and hand-packaged artisan sheep and goat cheeses. This cheese tastes as good as it looks, and all these cheeses look beautiful.
Founder David Wood was born in Scotland and grew up in Scotland and England. From there, he came to Canada to work as an environmentalist. Soon he began pursuing his culinary passion and opened the David Wood Food Shop in Toronto. He moved with his family to Salt Spring Island in search of a more relaxed environment.
After six years in development on the farm and in the kitchen, David Wood emerged ready to sell his first cheese. This was in 1997. Since then, all cheeses are still handmade with all-natural ingredients.
The Farm Shop also offers a range of local artisan foods and beverages such as chutneys, jams, crackers, vinegars, honeys, smoked salmon, olives, olive oils, teas, and cordials. When you visit this farm, they have a window into every room so you can watch the entire cheesemaking process all the way through. While there, you can partake in a cheese tasting and enjoy the culmination of all you’ve just seen being made. In addition to watching the cheese being made, you can also go see the animals, wander the farm, and enjoy the scenery. All in all, a day that includes Salt Spring Island Cheese Co. is a day well spent.
During the summer, their café serves sandwiches, pizza, salads, homemade soups, a goat cheesecake, and goat milk gelato.
Nearby Accessible Activities
While visiting Salt Spring Island Cheese Co., you can include a trip to Stowel Lake farm for fresh produce, plan starters, and Haidee’s famous cookies, or a picnic at the beautiful Ruckle Provincial Park, or stunning views at Mount Maxwell Provincial Park.
You can also sample local farm to table cuisine and culture at the Rock Salt Restaurant & Café or Morningside Organic Bakery Café & Bookstore, or shop for local products at Salt Spring Island Mercantile.
Great Food, Great Scenery, and Luxury Accommodations
A day of fine local gourmet food and beautiful scenic views can only be completed with a stay at Mariner’s Loft. It is easy to relax in the comfortable luxury of Mariner’s Loft. The end of a perfect day is watching the sun go down over Ganges Harbour from your balcony.
You can also get the full island experience and browse around the beautiful little town of Ganges. Your day at Salt Spring Island Cheese Co. will be a gourmet getaway you won’t soon forget. Make it complete with a stay at Mariner’s Loft. Contact us and book a Salt Spring Island Vacation.