Ganges harbour..resupplying and moorage

ah today we find ourselves in the busy harbour of Ganges.. planes flying, boats that do not know what 5knots is, school bus boats starting early,  this is a busy bay but the shopping is fantastic with the grocery store at the top of the ramp and all the other cool stores. Mouats hardware store has everything you need from this great kitchen supplies section in the basement to a fully stocked hardware store on the first floor. Remember you are in ganges and need to supply your own bag or you will be carrying it out it your hands.  The big government dock that you first see offers a sewage pump out and you can tie to the dock for 4 hours without charge, you can also full up with fresh water. Not so good to tie up in a southerly wind as it is hard to get off the dock, there is ganges marina if you want to part with you money, they do have washers and dryers but only offer it to overnight guests the same with their water, their fuel is the most expensive around, but if you need it get your charge card out, oh and while fueling up you can water up, Garbage is always an issue at their docks and their do not appreciate you leaving any, for overnighters you will be supplied with a small bag and the charge is small. They do offer some great power. Seems like the place is about to have a management change, good or bad who knows, they have been fixing up their docks.  they do offer temp moorage on the outside dock but there is a charge and unless you are staying overnight you still will not be able to water up get rid of garbage or use the facilities. then there is Salt spring \marina at the head of the bay on the east side, they have great moorage also. If you are anchoring out there is a great dingy dock just below the grocery store. no charge for using it. All in all this is a great stopping place to either anchor out or seek moorage.