Holiday Season Guide
Holiday Hours Click here: Holiday Season Guide Love Local Winter Light Up Happening this Saturday, December 18th. Gift Wrapping at the Visitor Info Centre from 10am-4pm Agricultural Coop Winter Market 10am-1pm Photos with Santa from 11am-1pm Live performance...Business Spotlight – Gulf Island Seaplanes
Gulf Island Seaplanes | Use Our Experience to Save You Time “We’re proud of what we have built. The business can grow, we have a great team and incredibly satisfied customers. It feels good but as a business owner, you still have to be ready for change. And...Island Enterprise Zone Survey
Here on Gabriola we share a commitment to preserve and protect our island community. The Gabriola Chamber of Commerce is a diverse group of entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises who work together for the common good of our island community by providing services,...We’re hiring a Social Media Content Manager – Tourism Accounts
Social Media Manager – Gabriola Tourism This role manages the social media marketing and online content for Gabriola Island Tourism as it relates to the execution of the Gabriola Chamber Communications Plan. Reporting to the Executive Director and Office...Work at the Visitor Centre! Summer Job Opportunity
The Gabriola Chamber is seeking THREE employees for Canada Summer Jobs positions. There are 2 job descriptions with full details linked below. The employees will work primarily from the Visitor Info Centre in the Madrona Complex on North Rd. All tools and training for...GROW Your Market Outside of BC
Diversify your market. Export today. Did you know you have free one-to-one access to an expert advisor in your region who specializes in exporting? Export Navigator is a program that offers free expert guidance to B.C. businesses on exporting. No matter your size or...Business Award Winners 2020
Congratulations to the WINNERS of the 2020 Business Awards! A huge thank you to all of the community members who submitted thoughtful and uplifting nominations, we had over 60 in total! Make sure to follow this Chamber Facebook page as we will be sharing more about...Gabriola Chamber AGM – Feb 3, 2021
You are invited to attend the Gabriola Chamber of Commerce online 2020 AGM! Join fellow Chamber Members, Directors and Staff as we acknowledge the accomplishments and efforts contributing to the successes of the past year, and share plans for the future. To close the...Business of the Year Awards
Happy New Year, Gabriola! Let’s show some love to our business community! It’s time to submit your nominations for the Business of the Year Awards. 2020 was quite a year and it’s more important than ever to recognize the incredible community on...Great Opportunity for Youth (training & employment)
Youth Community Partnership Program The Gabriola Chamber is seeking five youth to participate in a training and skills development program. The 16-week program will include: Hootesuite Social Media Marketing Strategy course (online independent) 40 hours Group strategy...Online Shopping Guide for Gabriola Island … #lovelocal !
We’re here to help you find ways to support local! With the holiday season around the corner in the midst of a global pandemic, the Gabriola Chamber of Commerce is encouraging residents to keep supporting local businesses as they start to think about Christmas...Did you know?
In the past 2 years the Chamber has helped launch 5 new island businesses. supported over 40 individual businesses through one-on-one services. assisted in the development of 8 business plans for local enterprise. hosted 16 events for networking, learning and business...
Meet the Maker – Fran Usher
Featured Yellow Flag Chamber Member The Gabriola Chamber would like to introduce you to Frances Usher, sculptor and painter! Hello! I’m Fran Usher Straddling BC and Ontario for most of my life, and raising a family in the east, no wonder our clan is spread...
Meet the Maker – Anita Jackel
Featured Yellow Flag Chamber Member The Gabriola Chamber would like to introduce you to Anita Jackel of Indian Summer Leather Design! My name is Anita Jackel and my business is Indian Summer Leather Design. I am passionate about creating colourful, versatile,...
Meet the Maker – Melinda Wilde
Featured Yellow Flag Chamber Member The Gabriola Chamber would like to introduce you to Melinda Wilde of Our House Art Studio! Hello! I’m Melinda Wilde and I’ve been creating fine works on paper for over 30 years. In the last few years, I’ve gravitated to...Volunteer Opportunity
The Gabriola Visitor Centre opens July 1st and is seeking one or two more volunteers. If you or someone you know has a love and passion for our beautiful island; likes interacting with and meeting people; enjoys sharing knowledge about Gabriola; and would enjoy a...COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan
Click below to view: Visitor Centre Workplace Safety PlanWork at the Visitor Centre! Summer Job Opportunity
Job Title: Visitor Info Centre Ambassador & Office Support Reporting To: Executive Director, Gabriola Chamber Status: Seasonal Position x1 Description The Gabriola Chamber is seeking an employee for a Canada Summer Jobs position. The job has two main components:...
Couch Fest! Tickets NOW ON SALE!
The “Big Night In” is finally here! We encourage you to make an event of it! Put a blanket out on the lawn, connect some good speakers, order take-out, and serve up some special drinks. Dress up and dance while watching your favorite performing artists...
COUCH FEST – Now accepting applications!
Online Event Series: Application Open Now Couch Fest is a series of online events designed to celebrate and support the arts at home. The intention is to help bridge the financial gaps that our professional artists have incurred due to the COVID19 pandemic. As...Chamber presents an online event series…..
The Gabriola Chamber is developing an online event series to help bridge the financial gaps that our professional artists have incurred due to the COVID19 crisis. The Arts & Culture sector is a key economic driver for our island communities. Ticketed events and...UPDATED! COVID-19 Information April 22nd
The Gabriola Chamber is working hard to support the local businesses through this trying time, as well as inform them and link them to resources. Below are some documents to provide helpful information. The first is to inform the local population on what business...WUB Gathering Oceanside Retreat – Gabriola Island
Location: The Haven, Gabriola Island Dates: Friday May 1 to Monday May 4, 2020 A deep journey into connection, nature and healing on beautiful Gabriola Island, BC Canada. There’s always something cool happening here! WUB is bringing one of their transformational...Gabriola Island visitor guide brochure
The 2021/22 Visitor Guide will build upon the momentum of the design change f rom last year. Although it wasn’t the regular visitor kind of year, the new look and feel of the Gabriola Visitor Guide received great reviews. This year there will be some tweaks to make it...SNEAK PEAK at the Gabriola 2020-2021 Brochure!
There is a new look and feel to the brochure this year! The design focuses on off-season promotion, storytelling and engaging our visitor with our genuine gulf island vibe. The advertising options will be live for purchase on our website this week! Come to the AGM...Chamber AGM and Business Awards
Click the image above to go to the nomination formRFP Gabriola Enterprise Zone Feasibility Study & Gap Analysis
The Gabriola Chamber is seeking a consultant for this project that consists of 2 main components: 1. A Feasibility Study for The Gabriola Enterprise Zone Project 2. Island-wide Gap Analysis The intent of the Gabriola Enterprise Zone study is to research the specific...RFP for Graphic Design of 2020 Brochure
The Gabriola Chamber is seeking a Graphic Designer to work with us for the 2020 Gabriola Visitor Guide. The Gabriola Chamber embarked on creating a visual identity for the many aspects of island life in 2018/19. Three interconnected websites launched in July 2019 and...