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(
www.wildthymecoffeehouse.com
;
109 East Point Rd; mains $6-10; 6am-2pm Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm
Sat & Sun; )
Located in and around a converted and immaculately preserved antique
double-decker bus (named Lucy), this charming cafe is a local landmark conveniently
located not far from the ferry dock. Diners can snag seats inside the bus (tables have
been added) and tuck into wholesome breakfasts, soup and sandwich lunches and baked
treats all made with foodie love. There's a focus on local ingredients and fair-trade cof-
fee.
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Mayne Island
POP 900
Once a stopover for gold-rush miners (who nicknamed it 'Little Hell'), Mayne is the re-
gion's most historic island. Long past its importance as a commercial hub, it now houses
a colorful clutch of resident artists. For visitor information, see
The heritage
Agricultural Hall
in Miners Bay hosts the lively
farmers market
(
10am-1pm Sat Jul-Sep)
, with local crafts and produce. Among the most visit-worthy galler-
ies and artisan studios on the island is
Mayne Island Glass Foundry
(
www.mayneislandglass.com
;
563 Aya Reach Rd)
, where recycled glass is used to fashion new
jewelry and ornaments - pick up a cool green-glass slug for the road.
The south shore's
Dinner Bay Park
has a lovely sandy beach, as well as an immacu-
late
Japanese Garden
, built by locals to commemorate early 20th-century Japanese res-
idents.
For kayakers and stand-up paddle boarders,
Bennett Bay Kayaking
(
www.bennettbaykayaking.com
;
kayak rentals/tours from $33/65;
Apr-Oct)
can get you out
on the water here via rentals and tours.
If you're just too tired to head back to the mainland,
Mayne Island Beach Resort
(
866-539-5399;
www.mayneislandresort.com
; 494 Arbutus Dr; d from $139; )
combines
ocean-view rooms in a century-old inn with swanky, luxe beach cottages. There's also a
spa and large resto-bar.
When it's time to eat, head for a patio spot at the ever-friendly
Green House Bar &
Grill
(454 Village Bay Rd; mains $8-16;
noon-8pm Wed-Sun)
and dive into freshly made
fries and heaping burgers.
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