Guidebook for Gabriola
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The 'Agi Hall' is the venue for the weekly 'Farmers Market' on Gabriola. Held each Saturday during the summer, it offers an eclectic mix of goodies from the locals.
Gabriola Agricultural Assn Co-op/Agi Hall
465 South RdThe 'Agi Hall' is the venue for the weekly 'Farmers Market' on Gabriola. Held each Saturday during the summer, it offers an eclectic mix of goodies from the locals.
The 'Sounder' is a great weekly paper that'll give you a feel for Gabe and what's going on. Grab a copy at the office, then slide over to 'Mad Rona's' for a coffee.
Gabriola Sounder Newspaper
510 N RdThe 'Sounder' is a great weekly paper that'll give you a feel for Gabe and what's going on. Grab a copy at the office, then slide over to 'Mad Rona's' for a coffee.
Coastal Community Credit Union
59 Wharf StIf you need access to an ATM, you'll find one here.
Gabriola Post Office
470 South RdIf you forgot your laptop there's still a spot to lick a stamp.
Gabriola's only golf course. Located on South Road the scenic course is open to the public and the restaurant offers good value.
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Gabriola Golf & Country Club
825 South RdGabriola's only golf course. Located on South Road the scenic course is open to the public and the restaurant offers good value.
Though the museum is small, it is quite interesting and offers a real local twist. Worth a visit.
Gabriola Museum
505 South RdThough the museum is small, it is quite interesting and offers a real local twist. Worth a visit.
Gabriola's best selection of groceries. From canned food, to dairy and local baked bread, the Village Food Market is an easy stop.
Nesters Food Market
575 N RdGabriola's best selection of groceries. From canned food, to dairy and local baked bread, the Village Food Market is an easy stop.
Descanso is a great day use area. There is a protected bay that offers good swimming and an easy launch point for kayakers.
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Descanso Bay Regional Park
595 Taylor Bay RdDescanso is a great day use area. There is a protected bay that offers good swimming and an easy launch point for kayakers.
Pages is a great little excursion. There is camping, a marina and a book store that features local authors...plus it's a nice drive.
Page's Resort & Marina
3350 Coast RdPages is a great little excursion. There is camping, a marina and a book store that features local authors...plus it's a nice drive.
Silva Bay Resort & Marina Ltd
3383 South RdIt's nice to wander the docks and check out the boats.
Arts & Culture
Need a book while you chill out on the deck. The recently renovated offers a great selection.
Vancouver Island Regional Library
575 N RdNeed a book while you chill out on the deck. The recently renovated offers a great selection.
Food Scene
Conveniently located in the centre of town 'Robert's Place' is a good bet for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is also licensed.
Robert's Place
560 N RdConveniently located in the centre of town 'Robert's Place' is a good bet for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is also licensed.
Sometimes it's open, sometimes it's not, but when it is the bar/restaurant at Silva Bay is a great place to have a beer and a bite, especially on the terrace. Beautiful views.
Silva Bay Bar and Grill
3383 South RdSometimes it's open, sometimes it's not, but when it is the bar/restaurant at Silva Bay is a great place to have a beer and a bite, especially on the terrace. Beautiful views.
Fancy a pizza. Woodfire is the local, though they offer much more than just pizza. The ambiance is laid back and the decor typically West Coast....relaxing.
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Woodfire Restaurant & Catering
500 N RdFancy a pizza. Woodfire is the local, though they offer much more than just pizza. The ambiance is laid back and the decor typically West Coast....relaxing.
Shopping
It's hard to describe Colleen's. The best thing I can say is just go. She has all sorts of amazing stuff in her store and her prices are very competitive.
Colleen's Home & Fashion Centre
580 N RdIt's hard to describe Colleen's. The best thing I can say is just go. She has all sorts of amazing stuff in her store and her prices are very competitive.
Need gas....this is it. The Co-Op offers gas, diesel, propane, DVD rentals and great goodies to go along with the movie.
Co-op Gas Bar
548 N RdNeed gas....this is it. The Co-Op offers gas, diesel, propane, DVD rentals and great goodies to go along with the movie.
Stop at the Twin Beaches Mall and visit the tourism office. Maps, rack cards, activities, you name it, they have it.
Twin Beaches Mall
377 Berry Point RdStop at the Twin Beaches Mall and visit the tourism office. Maps, rack cards, activities, you name it, they have it.
North Road Sports Ltd
510 N RdGreat spot for outdoor gear and they offer bike rentals.
Essentials
Gabriola Fitness Centre
480 N RdNeed a workout. The Gabriola Fitness Centre is the place to go.
Sightseeing
If you like maritime vistas, a little drive down Degnen Bay Road won't disappoint. It offers beautiful views over the bay and the government wharf that is chock-a-block.
Degnen Bay Road
Degnen Bay RoadIf you like maritime vistas, a little drive down Degnen Bay Road won't disappoint. It offers beautiful views over the bay and the government wharf that is chock-a-block.
A drive down Berry Point Road is not to be missed. The views across the water to the Coastal Mountains are superb and the lighthouse at Entrance Island is a great photo-op.
Berry Point Road
Berry Point RoadA drive down Berry Point Road is not to be missed. The views across the water to the Coastal Mountains are superb and the lighthouse at Entrance Island is a great photo-op.
At the end of Malaspina Drive are the Malaspina Galleries, a beautiful giant wave shape rock formation. Like walking through the 'tube' of a giant wave.
Malaspina Drive
Malaspina DriveAt the end of Malaspina Drive are the Malaspina Galleries, a beautiful giant wave shape rock formation. Like walking through the 'tube' of a giant wave.
Drinks & Nightlife
Usually open in the summer, the 'Surf Lodge' is a great place to go for a beer and a bite and watch the ferries cruise by. Spectacular location.
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Surf Lodge and Pub
885 Berry Point RdUsually open in the summer, the 'Surf Lodge' is a great place to go for a beer and a bite and watch the ferries cruise by. Spectacular location.
The Skol offers a legitimate local ambiance. There's a billiard room, darts, flat screens, an outdoor deck, and a good collection of locals to keep you entertained.
Skol Pub
355 N RdThe Skol offers a legitimate local ambiance. There's a billiard room, darts, flat screens, an outdoor deck, and a good collection of locals to keep you entertained.