Information About Gabriola Island
Gabriola Island is located in the world-renowned Gulf Islands on the west coast of beautiful British Columbia in the Strait of Georgia, between Vancouver Island and the mainland of BC, approximately 3 miles (5 km) east of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. Gabriola is easily reached by a 20-minute ferry ride from downtown Nanaimo, or by floatplane from Vancouver (15 miles/24 km).
Gabriola Island is one of the most enchanting Gulf Islands of British Columbia. In a pleasant rural setting of forested parks and quiet beaches, Gabriola's 5,000 residents enjoy a mild temperate climate, a relaxed lifestyle and a strong sense of community. Picturesque roads lead to sensational ocean views, and the sandstone shoreline can be walked almost indefinitely.
Gabriola Island is one of the best places in the Gulf Islands where you can still pick and eat fresh oysters, mussels and clams. The Island offers an abundance of wildlife, including resident and transient killer (Orca) whales, sea lions, seals, otters and bald eagles. The island is served by a challenging nine-hole golf course overlooking Hoggan Lake. Gabriola Island Golf & Country Club offers a full service clubhouse that always welcomes non-members and offers an extremely affordable year round membership program.
Island Activities: Wildlife viewing, whale watching, island hopping, diving, boating, beach combing, fishing, golf and mini golf, cycling, hiking, kayaking, swimming and tennis, shopping for fabulous local arts and crafts, pottery, sculpture, jewellery etc.
Gabriola Island is one of the most enchanting Gulf Islands of British Columbia. In a pleasant rural setting of forested parks and quiet beaches, Gabriola's 5,000 residents enjoy a mild temperate climate, a relaxed lifestyle and a strong sense of community. Picturesque roads lead to sensational ocean views, and the sandstone shoreline can be walked almost indefinitely.
Gabriola Island is one of the best places in the Gulf Islands where you can still pick and eat fresh oysters, mussels and clams. The Island offers an abundance of wildlife, including resident and transient killer (Orca) whales, sea lions, seals, otters and bald eagles. The island is served by a challenging nine-hole golf course overlooking Hoggan Lake. Gabriola Island Golf & Country Club offers a full service clubhouse that always welcomes non-members and offers an extremely affordable year round membership program.
Island Activities: Wildlife viewing, whale watching, island hopping, diving, boating, beach combing, fishing, golf and mini golf, cycling, hiking, kayaking, swimming and tennis, shopping for fabulous local arts and crafts, pottery, sculpture, jewellery etc.