Gabriola Island
Sightseeing
Drumbeg is a favourite spot for diving, hiking, nature viewing and picnicking. Overlooking scenic Gabriola Passage on the east end of the Island, Drumbeg offers excellent views of the Strait of Georgia and the Coast Mountains on the Mainland. The park contains a kilometre long sand and pebble beach with striking sandstone and conglomerate rock formations, which can be seen at low tide.
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Drumbeg Provincial Park
Drumbeg is a favourite spot for diving, hiking, nature viewing and picnicking. Overlooking scenic Gabriola Passage on the east end of the Island, Drumbeg offers excellent views of the Strait of Georgia and the Coast Mountains on the Mainland. The park contains a kilometre long sand and pebble beach with striking sandstone and conglomerate rock formations, which can be seen at low tide.
This oceanfront park provides many delights for kayakers, picnickers, campers, hikers, and swimmers. The Park is located only a short distance from the ferry terminal and village center. It is an ideal location for discovering all that Gabriola has to offer
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Descanso Bay Regional Park
595 Taylor Bay RdThis oceanfront park provides many delights for kayakers, picnickers, campers, hikers, and swimmers. The Park is located only a short distance from the ferry terminal and village center. It is an ideal location for discovering all that Gabriola has to offer
Picturesque Gabriola Sands, features two sandy beaches and large manicured grassy lawns. This small park is a very popular local destination for swimming, picnicking, organized sporting activities and special events, including an annual fireworks display on Halloween.
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Gabriola Sands Provincial Park
230 Ricardo RdPicturesque Gabriola Sands, features two sandy beaches and large manicured grassy lawns. This small park is a very popular local destination for swimming, picnicking, organized sporting activities and special events, including an annual fireworks display on Halloween.
Sandwell Provincial Park, with its long sandy beach and views of the Strait of Georgia, is a favourite destination for residents and visitors to Gabriola Island. Sandwell offers a short walking trail through the woods leading to a picnic area overlooking the sandy shores of Lock Bay. This is a lovely place to spend a peaceful afternoon relaxing on the beach or taking a refreshing dip in the ocean waters.
At low tide, visitors can walk down the beach to view a prehistoric petroglyph carved into the sandstone rocks, east of the day-use area. This site is only accessible at low tide.
Sandwell Provincial Park
1160 The StrandSandwell Provincial Park, with its long sandy beach and views of the Strait of Georgia, is a favourite destination for residents and visitors to Gabriola Island. Sandwell offers a short walking trail through the woods leading to a picnic area overlooking the sandy shores of Lock Bay. This is a lovely place to spend a peaceful afternoon relaxing on the beach or taking a refreshing dip in the ocean waters.
At low tide, visitors can walk down the beach to view a prehistoric petroglyph carved into the sandstone rocks, east of the day-use area. This site is only accessible at low tide.
This is Gabriola Island's best kept secret. Only a short 10 minute walk from the house.
The nicest beach with a view straight across to the 'Rest of Canada', but check you timing as it's only accessible during low tides.
Whalebone Beach
This is Gabriola Island's best kept secret. Only a short 10 minute walk from the house.
The nicest beach with a view straight across to the 'Rest of Canada', but check you timing as it's only accessible during low tides.
Culture and People
The Gabriola Museum is located on South Road near the Lockinvar intersection.
It is a comfortable (1.2kms) walk, or a short drive up the hill from the ferry dock at Descanso Bay.
The Museum has undergone a major transformation of its constantly changing exhibits to create a permanent display, which represents a broad perspective of Gabriola Island and its people.
Gabriola Museum
505 South RdThe Gabriola Museum is located on South Road near the Lockinvar intersection.
It is a comfortable (1.2kms) walk, or a short drive up the hill from the ferry dock at Descanso Bay.
The Museum has undergone a major transformation of its constantly changing exhibits to create a permanent display, which represents a broad perspective of Gabriola Island and its people.
This place was really cute, a little weird and totally awesome. Hidden gem of Gabriola. Definitely worth a walk around.
Fantasy Pathway
1210 Barrett RoadThis place was really cute, a little weird and totally awesome. Hidden gem of Gabriola. Definitely worth a walk around.
Food scene
Mad Rona’s Coffee Bar is a contemporary west coast inspired café with a welcoming urban vibe, light filled interior and a selection of seating areas to accommodate individuals or groups.
They feature Drumroaster Coffee from Cobble Hill which does quality small batch roasting and is delivered fresh each week.
Their La Marzocco espresso machines and grinders ensure a perfect espresso every time.
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Mad Rona's Coffee Bar
500 N RdMad Rona’s Coffee Bar is a contemporary west coast inspired café with a welcoming urban vibe, light filled interior and a selection of seating areas to accommodate individuals or groups.
They feature Drumroaster Coffee from Cobble Hill which does quality small batch roasting and is delivered fresh each week.
Their La Marzocco espresso machines and grinders ensure a perfect espresso every time.
Robert's Place restaurant is a well known and loved gathering place on Gabriola Island, crafting honest and satisfying food every day of the year.
The excellent menu selection includes daily specials for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The entire menu is available for take-out dining if you want to pack a picnic!
Robert's Place
560 N RdRobert's Place restaurant is a well known and loved gathering place on Gabriola Island, crafting honest and satisfying food every day of the year.
The excellent menu selection includes daily specials for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The entire menu is available for take-out dining if you want to pack a picnic!
Woodfire offers comfortable and elegant dining in our contemporary restaurant in the award-winning Madrona Marketplace.
Classically French trained and with over 30 years in the business, Chef Chris Hooton has combined traditional Mediterranean flavours with West Coast Flair.
Every dish is made in house using fresh, quality ingredients, and the menu features unique wood-fired pizzas, fine Italian pasta dishes and beautifully crafted seafood and grill items.
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Woodfire Restaurant & Catering
500 N RdWoodfire offers comfortable and elegant dining in our contemporary restaurant in the award-winning Madrona Marketplace.
Classically French trained and with over 30 years in the business, Chef Chris Hooton has combined traditional Mediterranean flavours with West Coast Flair.
Every dish is made in house using fresh, quality ingredients, and the menu features unique wood-fired pizzas, fine Italian pasta dishes and beautifully crafted seafood and grill items.
Slow Rise Bakery
2500 Coho DriveBest scones and bread in Canada! A must visit on the island.
Basics / Essentials
Local farm for fresh produce. While you visit and feed your soul the high quality benefits of island life, don't forget to feed your stomach high quality ingredients.
Good Earth Farm
628 South RoadLocal farm for fresh produce. While you visit and feed your soul the high quality benefits of island life, don't forget to feed your stomach high quality ingredients.
Nesters Food Market
575 N RdA neighbourhood grocery store with everything you'll need for your stay.
Wonderful little farm stand that has everything fresh, organic and delicious!
An awesome selection of garlic too, be sure to stock up before you leave.
Deep Roots Farm
Wonderful little farm stand that has everything fresh, organic and delicious!
An awesome selection of garlic too, be sure to stock up before you leave.
Shopping
Creative Tea Towels
2665 Islands View DriveHigh quality custom tea towels since 2004.
Yvonne Noyon, of Veritas Silver Designs, has been designing and creating handcrafted jewellery on Gabriola Island for 20 years. Her journey began with a home-learners project for her daughters but soon became her passion.
Growing up in Vancouver, Yvonne loved nothing more than to explore the local mountains and wild spaces of B.C. She was an avid hiker and camper and is still inspired by the natural beauty of the West Coast, which is reflected in her jewellery.
Yvonne makes each piece of her sterling silver jewellery individually, by hand.
Veritas Silver Designs
1275 Hamlet RoadYvonne Noyon, of Veritas Silver Designs, has been designing and creating handcrafted jewellery on Gabriola Island for 20 years. Her journey began with a home-learners project for her daughters but soon became her passion.
Growing up in Vancouver, Yvonne loved nothing more than to explore the local mountains and wild spaces of B.C. She was an avid hiker and camper and is still inspired by the natural beauty of the West Coast, which is reflected in her jewellery.
Yvonne makes each piece of her sterling silver jewellery individually, by hand.