Island Grown: Green Flags are Farm Stands! Gabriola is home to an active community of farmers offering local, sustainable food. Locally-grown goods can be found year-round at markets, farm stands, shops, and on some of our island’s menus. With food trucks, cafes,...
Isle of the Arts: Yellow Flags are Artisan Studios! Gabriola is home to one of the highest concentrations of artists per capita in Canada! Our Gabriola Arts Council invites you to join in the fun with 3 annual events: The Isle of the Arts Festival, Cultivate Festival,...
Gabriola has a vibrant community of passionate locavores and hard-working farmers while our small but mighty dining scene serves every palate. Restaurants, Pubs & Coffee Shops #GROWTHZONE_CONTENT# Restaurants & Pubs From comfort food and pub fare to local...
Effective Friday, January 7, 2022 In keeping with the directives from WorkSafeBC and Dr. Henry, and more importantly, in the interest of keeping our staff and our customers safe, the following COVID-19 safety precautions are in place at the Gabriola Island Visitor...
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...
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...
It’s Always Happening on Gabriola Get-togethers, shindigs, gatherings, ceremonies, celebrations, occasions—personal, private, or public—Gabriola is the perfect place to make things happen. See Events Annual Gabriola Events Our festivals and community events are...
Explore & Engage The island is home to a high density of artists and a diverse community that welcomes you throughout the year for festivals, weekly events, workshops, classes, retreats, and guided adventures. Tours & Farm Visits The Gabriola Museum and GERTIE...
Gabriola Island natural beauty | vibrant community Choose Your Gabriola Adventure Recreation Arts & Culture Tours & Workshops Events Gift Shopping Farm Stands Restaurants & Pubs Lodging Island Life Dense forests of evergreen trees, towering sandstone...
Gabriola Island welcomes you We like to show off our island lifestyle, natural beauty & vibrant community. Come join us and embrace the rhythm of Gulf Island living. The heartbeat of the island is the natural beauty and the vibrant community. No matter when or...
Getting Here & Getting Around 5 km from downtown Nanaimo, most people access Gabriola via BC Ferries. Once you’re here, there are 158 kilometres of roads to walk, cycle and drive. Getting Here Ferry BC Ferries runs the ferry between Nanaimo and Gabriola....
Come Play on Gabriola Take a winding trail through dense forest, find yourself in a sea of wildflowers, breathe in the ocean air, discover the beauty of a sunset paddle, dance under the stars. The island is a natural playground for the whole family. Beaches &...
The Island of Creative Expression With one of the highest number of artists per capita in Canada and many art-centred events, Gabriola has earned its moniker, ‘Isle of the Arts’. Whether you’re the creator, admirer, or participant, enjoy the...
Don’t miss out on this once-a-year opportunity to promote your business or organization to over 1,800 Local households and over 38,000 tourists. FOLDOUT MAP – HIGHLIGHTING ALL ADVERTISERS Delivered to every household on Gabriola 40,000 Print Copies Online...
Become a Gabriola Ambassador If you love our beautiful island, like meeting people, enjoy sharing your knowledge of Gabriola and are looking for a no-stress, fun volunteer position, then helping at Gabriola’s Visitor Info Centre is perfect for you! Training is...
