What is Gabriola Island known for?

Gabriola Island is known as the “Isle of the Arts” as it is home to dozens of world-renowned and emerging artists. Beaches, waterfront parks, theatre, music and the many art galleries and studios draw visitors to experience this charming island. There are also several popular attractions here.

Can you walk around Gabriola Island?

In a pleasant rural setting of forested parks and quiet beaches, Gabriola’s 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.

How many people are on Gabriola Island?

about 4,200 residents
About Gabriola Island With a population of about 4,200 residents, the island is home to a high density of artists, with a diverse community that welcomes visitors throughout the year for festivals, weekly events, workshops, classes, retreats and outdoor adventures.

Where is Gabriola Island?

British Columbia
Gabriola Island is one of the Gulf Islands in the Strait of Georgia in British Columbia (BC), Canada. It is about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) east of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, to which it is linked by a 20-minute ferry service.

Who lives on Gabriola Island?

Gabriola Island has a permanent population of just over 4,000 with a large number of seasonal visitors. We have the fifth highest concentration of artists in Canada—an amazing range of visual artists, writers, poets, dancers, musicians, and actors live and work on this inspiring island.

Are there bears on Gabriola Island?

Gabriola Island is home to about 4500 people, a couple of hundred horses, many, many dogs and cats lovingly cared for, deer, peacocks, wallabies and assorted other critters like river otters and raccoons. Wonderful birds (eagles and hummingbirds and everything in between). No bears or cougars.

Do you need a car on Gabriola?

Foot passengers, bikes and vehicles are all welcome.

Do I need a car for Gabriola Island?

You will need to take the BC Ferry back to Nanaimo and then a ferry from either Departure Bay Nanaimo or Duke Point Nanaimo to get back to Vancouver. I would say yes that you need a car to visit Gabriola.

Do you need a car on Gabriola Island?

Are there cougars on Gabriola?

Can you bring your car to Gabriola Island?

Foot passengers, bikes and vehicles are all welcome. Find the best times to travel.

Can you bike around Gabriola Island?

Gabriola Island is easy for a beginner bike traveller to love, despite a couple of wicked hills, one of which goes straight up from the ferry to Folklife Village Shopping Centre. The two main roads, North and South Road, fork here and loop around near Silva Bay at Gabriola’s southeast end.