Gabriola Island has a lot to offer, world class sunsets, diving, kayaking and fishing, beaches to walk, roads to cycle, seas to swim, tennis courts and golf course to play on, eagles to watch, seals to make you smile, deer to count. The Island also boasts a bountiful supply of talented artists and artisans.
A stroll along the seashore will quickly reveal a world alive with the sights and sounds of eagles, seals, sea lions and otters as well as a diverse variety of land and shore birds.
Some of the island amenities include: restaurant, pubs, marinas, shopping centres, banks, churches, grocery and liquor stores, and gas station. Gabriola Island is reasonably self sufficient with services including; doctors, dentists, hairdressers, lawyers, accountants, ambulance department, fire department, post office, RCMP detachment and much more.
Events
- Weekly Farmer's Market starting May long weekend until Thanksgiving. (10am - noon)
- Tour de Gabriola VI - June 7/2009
- Home & Garden Tour - June 28/2009
- Himalayan Festival - July 10-12/2009
- Dancing Man Festival - July 22-26/2009
- Lions Concert on the Green - August 6/2009
- Salmon BBQ - August 8/2009