Duck Creek Farm
13-acre organic farm with tents, kitchen and bar area included, so it suits DIY couples with a caterer. Guests use an outhouse and port-a-potties, and you arrange your own liquor permit and insurance.
Venue only. Doesn’t include catering, bar, tables & chairs and coordinator.
The music
Music and bar wrap by 11 p.m. No amplified music after 11 p.m.; the party should be winding down by midnight.
The room
Up to 150 guests. Up to 150 guests; about 80 for a seated dinner.
Getting there
5 km from Ganges village — a short cab ride.
The money
$6,250 — $6,250 plus GST, including one farm staff member; 10% off for parties under 50. $1,000 non-refundable deposit plus a $1,000 damage deposit; access from the day before to 2 p.m. the day after. Rates change by season, so confirm with the venue.
The setting
Farms & Barns in Vesuvius / Tripp Road, Salt Spring Island.
Catering
Bring your own caterer (recommended list; no in-house food).
Bar
Bring your own with a Special Event Permit and event insurance.
Season
May–Sept.
Rain plan
Two 20x20 tents and an octagonal tent; the farmhouse is too small for large groups.
Stay
No rooms; meadow camping $20/person/night, furnished tipi $100/night (sleeps 2).
Where it is
134 Tripp Road, Salt Spring Island, BC
Prices change by season, so confirm with the venue. Report a change →
Sources: venue website