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Welcome to Gabriola Island
Community Hall... 10.80 kmDescanso Bay Reg. Park... .90 kmGabriola Sands Park... 2.50 kmThe Haven... 1.90 kmMalaspina Galleries... 2.70 kmMUSEUM... 1.20 kmSilva Bay via N. Road... 13.60 kmSilva Bay via S. Road... 15.90 kmTaylor Bay Turnoff... .20 kmTwin Beaches Mall... 2.30 kmVISITOR CENTRE... 2.30 kmD
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Street numbers are not in exact locations, in fact,not necessarily on the correct side of the road.They are just intended to give you a general idea of where you are.
Street Finder Parks & other places of interest
Entrance Island Lighthouse
Beach access
Picnic tables
Boat launch
Thank you for your donation.$1
Gabriola Sands Provincial Park…1Easy access, picnic tables, public toilets, great beach for the kids as it’s shallow for a long way out. Sandwell Provincial Park…9Access not suitable for the disabled. Many tidal pools, Vancouver mountain views, sandy beach.Drumbeg Provincial Park…18Some sandy beach. Marvelous sandstone formations heat up in the sun, great for the drying of wet towels and bodies after a dip in the ocean. Watch sailboats struggle against the eight knot tidal current in Gabriola Passage. Great walking, picnic tables, public toilets, benches, Gary Oak groves, interpretive marine information. Coats Marsh Regional Park…11Great bird watching.Descanso Bay Regional Park…3Camping by the sea only .9 km from the ferry. 32 camping sites on a beautiful 40 acre waterfront property. Bays for swimming and kayak launching. Picnic area. Walk the Yogi Trail to the Village area.Cox Community Park…3Walking trails and close to Descanso Bay Regional Park. Malaspina Galleries Community Park…3The galleries are a malvelous sandstone “wave” sculpted by the wind and waves, and apprecaited by visitors since 1792.Joyce Lockwood Community Park…10Trails and easy beach access thanks to a stairway. One of the five community parks found along Whalebone. Rollo McClay Community Park…9Sports field for baseball, soccer and slo pitch. Recreative Society office located here. Huxley Park …4This private park has a tennis court, baskeyball hoop and street hockey rink.GIRO (Gabriola Island Recycling)…4Open Wednesday and Saturday, 9:30 - 4 pmGabriola Golf & Country Club…6Challenging 9 holes, clubhouse, non members welcome. Gabriola Museum…4Full of Gabriola history. Petroglyph replicas outside suitable for rubbings. Pioneer Cemetary…14In use for over 100 years.
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#5-377 Berry Point Road, PO Box 249Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X0250.247.9332; Toll free 1.888.284.9332www.gabriolaisland.org; [email protected]
Aidan Rd…11Alder Way…9Ardry Rd…2Argyle Lane…4Armson Rd…3Balsam St…2Barnacle Rd…2Barrett Rd.…9Barry Rd…5Berg Rd.…6Berry Point Rd…1,2Bertha Ave…4,9Bevmaril Cres…18Blueback Dr.…17Bluewater Rd.…9Bluewhale Lkout…9Bond St…9Broadview Rd…9Brown’s Way…9Bruce Lynn Dr…3,4Brydie Ave…9Burnside Dr…4Buttercup Rd…9Calder View Rd…5Camp Miriam…2Canso Dr…3
Cappon Lane…15Cap’n Ahab…9Carmen Cres…4Carr Blvd…4Carrier Rd…14Cemetary…14Chappel Pl…5Chelwood Rd…2Chernoff Dr…12Chichester Rd…2Christine Close…9Church St…4Clamshell Dr…14Clarendoon Rd.…2Coast Rd…16,18Coats Dr…6,11Coho…17Colleen Rd…9Conville Rd…6Commodore Way…16Cooper Rd…17Cresta Roca…16Crestwood Rd…6Crocker Rd…15Daggoo Pl…10Daniel Way…2Davis Dr…1Decourcey Dr…1Degnen Bay Rd…18
Degnen Rd…12Degnen Rd S…17Dempsey Rd…5Descanso Bay Rd…3Descanso Vly Dr…3Dirksen Rd…4Dogwood Cres…4,6Dole Rd… 6Dorby Way…15Dragon’s Lane…16Dunshire Dr…2,6Duthie Ave…3Easthom Rd…3El Verano Dr…14El Ver, Turnabout…14Elgie Rd…12End Rd…9Eva Rd…15Evans Rd…17Fairburn Rd…16Fell Rd…3Fenwick Rd…18Ferne Rd…14Fin Rd…2Fisher Rd…11Fleet St…9Foster Cl…5Gabriola Cresc…1Gallagher Way…4Garland Dr…14Gayle Rd…3George St…16Gillen Rd…2GIRO…4Golf Course…6Gray Rd…17Grayston Rd…1Green Wharf…13Grilse Rd…17Haig Rd…2Hamlet Rd…15
Harrison Way…3,5Harwood Rd…1Hemlock Ave…2Hess Rd…11,12Hill Rd…5Honeysuckle Ln…9Horseshoe Rd…4Horseshoe Way…9Hyham Rd…18Irene Rd…3Islands View Dr…17Ivory Way…3Jackpine St…2James Way…3Jeanette Ave…9Jolley Bros Rd…15Jolly Cl…5Key Rd…1Keith Rd…3Kevan Dr…15Killer Whale Lkout…10King Rd…1Kirby Rd…3Lackhaven Dr…17Larch Rd…2Lewis Cl…3Little Blvd…9Lloyd Cres…1,3Lockinvar Ln…4Lockwood Dr…12Lois Ln…14Lubbock Rd…3Lyngail Pl…1Malaspina Dr…1Malaspina Vw Rd…1Mander Rd…18Maple Ln…18Martin Rd…18Marvin Rd…16Mary Rd…9Maudie Miller…1McClay Way…9McCollum Rd…11McConvey Rd…3
McDonald Rd…16McGillivary Ave…5Moby Dick…9Molly’s Way…14Murray Rd…17Mussell Hts…14North Rd…3, etcNorwich Rd…2Oyster Way…14Paisley Pt…4Pat Burns…3,5Penty Ave…3Pequod Cres…10Perry Rd…16Peterson Rd…15Petkau Rd…10Petroglyph Way...17Pinewood Rd…4Pirate’s Hollow…9Price Rd…17Quequeg Pl…10Quequeg Trnbt…10Redwood Rd…4Ricardo Rd…1Ricki Ave…9Ritchie...9River Pl…4Rollo Rd…9Rosislos Blvd…2Ross Way…4Rowan Way…18Roxanne Blvd…9Sands Rd…15Sanson Rd…5,6Sarah Pl…4Schooner Rd…2Sea Lovers Ln…9Sea Meadow Dr…9Sea Urchin Pl…14Seagirt Rd…2Seawind Dr…15Seymour Rd…12Sharie Dr…3Shaw Rd…17Silva Bay Rd…16Sir Williams Dr…7
South Rd…4, etc.Sperm Whl Lkout…10Spring Beach Dr…17Spruce Ave...2St Catherines Ave…18Stalker Rd…18Starbuck Ln…9Starfish Pl…14Stephens Rd…3Stokes Rd…14Suzanne Ave…9Sveinson Dr…3Tait Rd…12Tamala Dr…15Tamarack St…2Tansy Dr…4Tarbert Rd…2Tashtego Cres…10Taylor Bay Rd…1,3Taylor View Rd…1The Strand…9Thomas Pl…15Thompson Rd…17Timber Lane…16Tin Can Alley…4Tinson Rd…1Town Ho End…9Trillium Way…9Tyee Dr…17Valli Place…9Violet Cres…9Watercliff Rd…9Wendy Close…9Westgyle Rd…16Whalebone Dr…10Whalley Rd…18Wharf Rd…13Wild Cherry Ter…9Wild Rose Dr…9Wildwood Cres…6Wilson Rd…11Windecker Dr…16Windham Rd…2Withey Rd…16Zelta Rd…9Zola Rd…9
Copyright Dee Lauder 1999-2011This map fairly accurate...most especially as things do change. To report errors please call 250.247.9332
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North Road @ the ferry dockSkol Pub 247.9988
Davis Rd. off Taylor Bay Rd.The Haven Rooms, cabins, buffet dining, full conference facilities, Phoenix Audito-rium, jacuzzi, swimming pool, gift shop. 247.8545
Twin Beaches MallVisitor Centre 247.9332Gabriola Automotive 247.9868Pretty Devils Tattooing 247.9661Gabriola Fitness Centre 247.8070
Silva Bay (south end)Jim’s Kayaking 247.8335Page’s Resort/Marina and Bookstore Also bike/scooter rentals and a campground. 247.8931Silva Bay Inn Oceanfront suites with kitchenettes, cable TV, BBQ, large decks, superb view of Silva Bay. 247.9351Silva Bay Restaurant/Pub Waterfront restaurant/pub and liquor store 247.8662Silva Bay Shipyard School 247.8809Silva Bay Marina Repairs 247.9800Silver Blue Charters Fishing charters. 247.8807Silva Bay Kayak Adventures 247.8939Tofino Air Scheduled float plane service to Vancouver. 247.9992
Madrona Marketplace 250 739 0330Brent G Hair & Spa Haircuts, colour, perms, manicures, pedicures, nails, massage, and more 247.7378 Gabriola Sounder Weekly Newspaper 247.9337Law Office at Madrona - Lawyer & Notary 325.2424Mad Rona’s Coffee Bar 247.0008North Road Sports Biking to hiking, and everything in between. 247.9998Woodfire Pizza & Pasta 247.0095Slice of Life Gallery Fused glass, mixed media, sustainable clothing & an artists’ collective, & much more. 247.7994Other: Architect.
Along North RoadGarry Oak Tool Rental 247.7389Arbutus Building Supplies Lumber yard, paint, cisterns, etc. 247.8157Judy McPhee & Co. Inc. (CGA) Accounting 247.7600Raven Feed & Pet Supplies Pet & animal feed & accessories 247.9200Mid-Island Co-op Auto/home fuel, snacks, DVD rentals, dairy, coffee, phone cards, etc. 247.8450Robert’s Place Licensed restaurant/deli, take out. 247.2010The Gabe Shop Auxiliary Thrift ShopThe Gabriola Commons 247.9977Paradise Island Alpaca Farm (see far right) 247.9102
Gabriola Village PlazaCoast Community Credit Union 247.8521Colleens Clothing & giftware 247.7911Other: health food, optical
Gabriola Professional CentreCoastal Community Insurance Full insurance services. 247.8511Other: dentist, meat shop, doctor, massage therapist, medical lab, mini-storage, chiroprac-tor, physiotherapist and other health care professionals.
Visiting Gabriola, what’s where?Featured shops are Gabriola Island Chamber members
250.247.9332Toll Free 1.888.284.9332
email: [email protected]
Box 249, #5 - 377 Berry Point Rd.Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X0
WELCOME TO OUR fabulous ISLANDenjoy your visit!
...thanks for coming
www.gabriolaisland.org
We golfWe catch fishWe go to meetings andmusical events and live theatreand poetry readings and gallery openings, and even the movies.We gather oysters and mussels and dig for clams, we need a license for this too and we always check for red tide closures to make sure they’re safe to eat. We farm and we have organic, inspected beef, lamb and chicken and all kinds of fruits and vegetables and eggs and some of it’s available at the Saturday Farmer’s Market at the AGI Hall.
We gardenOur rain shadow status gives us a gentle climate in which to grow exotic flow-ers and shrubs and trees not usually expected to thrive at our latitude. It also means we get less rain then Vancouver, which is a good thing.
We volunteerGabriola is a very active and caring community and a glance at events in the local newspapers just hints at the scope of activities. We have organizations of every stripe like the Rollo Seniors Centre, The Commons and People for a Healthy Community, the Women’s Institute, AGI Hall, The Community Hall, GIRO, the Power Squadron, the Ambulance Society, The Gabriola Health Care Foundation and the local Yacht Club... and those are just a few of them.
We walk...... and walk even more now with two new parks. We are aware that the parks do not have the trails well marked yet and we could get lost or wander onto pri-vate land by mistake. We do respect private land and take care not to trespass. The GaLTT Trail Map is available for a $1 donation and well worth having. Cell phones don’t always work so we are sure to let someone know when we go off for a hike in any of our parks. In winter, or if it has been raining, we need rubber boots on some of the trails.
We have a library...... and we have a bookstore at the south end, at Page’s Resort & Marina. We read a lot of books as the ferry wait does create an unending demand for reading material of all kinds. We publish two newspapers weekly, the Gabriola Sounder and the Flying Shingle. We have many award winning writers and poets and we were the eponymous subject of a 1970 book by Malcolm Lowry, October Ferry to Gabriola.
We own pets...... like horses and many dogs and cats lovingly cared for. And there are deer, peacocks, turkeys, barred owls and assorted other critters like sea otters and raccoons. Wonderful birds (eagles and hummingbirds and everything in between). And we have a veterinarian and Cats Alive and GROWLS, a wildlife rescue group. And even Gabriolans who band hummingbirds. There are no bears or cougars or other predators so hiking is very safe.
We bicycleGabriola Island was made for cyclists! A narrow, paved road (you really need to cycle single file) encircles the island. You can head south on scenic South Rd. and experience the thrill of Brickyard Hill which starts just past the Gabriola Greenhouse... or ... take North Rd. which takes you through the wooded, farm-ing area first. According to some local cyclists the North Rd. route is easiest and of medium difficulty. You can always push your bike up the 18% grade of Brickyard Hill. Be sure to check out the trails map at the Mid-Island Co-op created just for cyclists. And many of the hiking trails in the GaLTT trail map (707 acre park especially) are great for cycling too!
What don’t we have...1. A hospital (but we can get you to one in Nanaimo in the middle of the
night) and we do have doctors on call and an ambulance; no middle school or high school (they go to Nanaimo); no more than 3 street lights (we can see the stars); and not a lot of potable water. After all, our island is a big sandstone rock. We are very careful with our water.
2. A municipal government. Just an interesting mixture of Islands Trust and the Nanaimo Regional District and the local Fire Improvement District.
3. Good cell phone service, it just depends on where you are. But then, does it really matter when you come for a visit? It’s just part of island life.
Do we like it here?Absolutely. We get the best of laid-back country living, most of the services we need without leaving Gabriola and the convenience of a world class city like Vancouver just 20 minutes away by plane, a few hours by ferry.
Gabriola Island...... is about 14 km long by 4.5 km wide with an estimated 45 km of coastline. With over 30 public beach access points. We have more places to dip our toes in the salt water than any other Gulf Island.
We have peopleGabriola Island is home to slightly fewer than 5,000 people: up to 10,000 in the summer months. The average age of a Gabriolan is about 52.9. Our residents are well educated with 66% having schooling beyond grade twelve. We have more artists and musicians per capita than the rest of BC: some are world famous like Juno Award winner, Gary Fjellgaard. One resident holds the worlds bicycle speed record and another received international kudos for his expertise in violin bow making. Plus we have the only full-time wooden boat school in Canada.
We Beach-combWhen we go to the beach, we watch our step: while many of our public beach accesses are level, sandy and easy for all people, some can be quite steep, rocky and very adventurous! Some have steps built to make it easier to reach the water; just remember the steps can be slippery when wet. Every beach has its own particular charm and interest. The sandstone formations make for very interesting tidal pools and photo ops... but do be kind to the little critters you find in the pools and under rocks (don’t touch with sun-screeny hands). Be a responsible visitor to the ocean environment and leave things and critters the way you found them. Beach fires are not permitted during fire season (usually April 1 to October 15). You need written permission from the Fire Chief ’s of-fice 250.247.9677, but it’s a good idea to call anyway.
Did you know?All beaches are open to the public up to the high tide line. You are not trespass-ing, so enjoy the beach. We check the tide tables (in the Gabriola Sounder) before we go and take a watch to check the time because we can get caught by the incoming tide, especially if the beach is gently sloping.
We have deer!
Our Visitor Centre is made possible by the members of the Gabriola Island Chamber of Commerce, BC Tourism and our many valued tourism counsellors.
Leaving Gabriola? Waiting in line for the next ferry is a necessary part of our island way of life. Over the years the locals have developed a routine that
can be very confusing to our visitors.a) No one parks in the lineup where it’s too sunny. Sometimes we stop so we
can wait in the shade;b) The space on the curve is at too great a slope for comfortable waiting, so we
park where it’s flat. And that leaves spaces in the lineup to confuse you and tempt you to back in. But don’t do it, you’ll get asked to move;
c) Large trucks and trailers will park on North Rd. just above Taylor Bay Rd. After parking there, they will notify the last in line, that they will enter the loading lineup right after them.
A few other tips for the ferry traveler1. If you must make connections or you have an appointment, arrive early and
be prepared to wait. Bring a book. Have a snooze. Walk the dog. Smell the cedar trees. Enjoy the view. Or take an earlier ferry.
2. Cash is nice if you want to purchase a cold drink or snack from the Skol Pub.3. Patience is good. Ferries don’t always run on time. You get used to that when
you live here.4. The ambulance always takes precedence. Sometimes the ferry is held for the
ambulance, then it’s late arriving at Nanaimo harbour. 5. The Gabriola Home Support Society van is given loading precedence to
make it easier on the older folks.
Parks707-Acre Community Park Acquired in 2005 the old logging roads and foot-paths are still unmarked. Pay close attention to avoid getting lost or trespassing. Hike, ride your bike or horse through the park. Motorized vehicles, licensed or not, are not permitted. Cell phones don’t always work, so let someone know where you are going and when you hope to be back.Coats Marsh Regional Park The 45.7 hectare park is located between Coats Road and the 707-Acre Community Park. 3 Community Parks Cox Community Park, Joyce Lockwood Community Park & tiny South Road Community Park.Gabriola Sands Provincial Park Two sandy beaches and large manicured grassy lawns.Descanso Bay Regional Park & Campground 32 camping sites on a beautiful 40-acre oceanfront property Rollo McClay RDN Park ...it’s a sport fieldSandwell Provincial Park The 12 hectare park boasts a sandy beach and picnic area. There is a prehistoric petroglyph carved into the sandstone rocks, east of the day-use area, which is viewable at low tide. Drumbeg Provincial Park Overlooking scenic Gabriola Passage, this is a favou-rite spot for diving, hiking, nature viewing and picnicking.
Ferry Information
If you plan to travel back and forth on
the ferry you’ll want to purchase a BC Ferries Experience™Card. It is an electronic swipe card that can be loaded with money at the terminal or online and be used to pay for ferry travel. It gives you reduced (commuter) fares wherever they’re available.
However there is a catch: you have to put at least $40 (passenger) and $95 (vehicle) into the card to get started but it does save you money in the long run.
When you’re driving around, especially early morning or at dusk, be very alert for deer browsing along the road. They sometimes
decide to cross the road when you least expect it and while they’re smart enough to find our gardens at their most succulent, they
certainly don’t pay any attention to the deer crossing signs. So do drive carefully.
Paradise Island Alpacas started in 2005, with just two alpacas. Now you’ll find 35+ alpacas,
llamas and chickens. An old barn is now a farm shoppe, which sells alpaca products (yarn, clothing), free-range eggs and items from local artists. Ask for a tour, walk an alpaca, learn
all about spinning, carding and shearing. Great fun for kids of all ages, and educational too!
We have an Alpaca Farm too!
Gabriola Island Ferry ScheduleGabriola Departure 5:25 am 6:30 am * 7:40 am 8:50 am 10:05 am 11:20 am 12:35 pm 1:50 pm 3:10 pm 4:25 pm DC 5:35 pm 6:45 pm 7:50 pm 8:50 pm 9:55 pm (not Wed.) 11:00 pm
Nanaimo Departure 5:55 am * 7:00 am 8:15 am 9:30 am 10:40 am DC 12:00 am 1:15 pm 2:30 pm 3:45 pm 5:00 pm 6:10 pm 7:20 pm 8:20 pm 9:25 pm (not Wed.) 10:25 pm 11:30 pm
DC > Dangerous Cargo > NO PASSENGERSDC on Wednesday; *Except Sunday
Always check BC Ferries website for changes.
Always take your trash home with you, no hunting and NO FIRES
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Folklife Village 250 816 8070Realtors: Coast Realty (Gabriola) Ltd. 247.2008Tina, Jennifer & Randi Lynch 247.2008Lesley, Robyn & Carly McMahon 247.2008Trevor Hendriks 247.2008Emily West 247.2008Lorri Matthews 247.2008Carol Martin 247.9333Village Food Market Great supermarket, lotto, cigs, flowers, magazines, deli, in-store bakery 247.8755The Old Crow Cafe 325.2769Island Pharmacy 247.8310Gabriola Arts Council Back room of Artworks. 247.7409Other: gallery, clothing store, Library, home design, pay phones, liquor store, ATM, public washrooms, investments, lawyer.
Around the IslandAccess Diving Water taxi too! 247.7535 Casa Blanca Kayak Rentals 247.9824Gabriola Golf & Country Club 247.8822 Gabriola Sea Kayaking 247.0189Go Fish Charters 247.9272Rainwater Connection 247.8632Hasta Manana Charters 247.9970 Island Cruises 247.7161Bill Pope Law Office 247.9999Island of Peace Yoga islandofpeaceyoga.comIsland School of Building Arts 247.8922Twin Cedars Veterinary Services 247.9185Wild Rose Garden Centre 247.7887
AccommodationsArbutus Bluff B&B 247.9170Bicyclists’ Bunkhouse 247.9672Blue Heron Beach House B&B 604.828.6843Casa Blanca B&B 247.9824Dragon’s Lodge 247.2065Hummingbird Lodge B&B 247.9300Island Bed & Breakfast 247.9058Manana Guest House 247.9970Marina’s Hideaway 247.8854 Page’s Resort & Marina 247.8931Pilot Bay Guest House 247.7867Sea Meadows 247.9780Silva Bay Inn 247.9351The Haven 247.9238Three Gates Farm B&B 247.7359Thru the Grapevine Guest House 247.7227Twin Beaches B&B & Gallery 250.325.0032Wur Here B&B 247.7345
Member ArtistsEarth Fire & Tears Pottery 247.8250Glassworks & Anvil Art 247.9642Illuminati Glassworks 247.2005Indian Summer Leather Designs 247.9817Earth Garden Photography 247.7161Gera Benoit Studio 247.7551Karen Curry Studio 247.74643 Herons Studio 247.7925Pier Gallery Artists Collective 247.0100Sheila Norgate 247.7308Slice of Life Gallery & Gift Shop 247.7994Stones-throw Studio & Gallery 247.9392Tammy Hudgeon Studio 247.0104Tied Up & Dyed 247.9803
Other useful factsAgi Hall Home of Saturday Farmer’s MarketGabriola Museum Thurs-Mon during the summer months. Sat-Sun at other times. Closed Oct-April. Gabriola Land & Trails Trust - pick up their trail map Island Firewood 247.8281Gabriola Recreation Society Activities for children and adults all year long. 247.2014 ALLERY RESS
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