Gabriola Island
Travel Guide
Visit Gabriola Island

The Hobbit on Canopy Ridge Gabriola
A great refuge from which to explore the island. The hosts were so thoughtful and the breakfasts were an unexpected pleasure.
Reviewed on 4 October 2025

The Grande Fir Room

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
The room was great for a long term stay. The price was very reasonable as well for the length of stay (1 week). The hotel staff were absolutely amazing at taking care of a family member that was staying there. This is the second time we have booked with Days Inn and it’s amazing service every ...
Reviewed on 10 December 2025

The Hobbit on Canopy Ridge Gabriola
A great refuge from which to explore the island. The hosts were so thoughtful and the breakfasts were an unexpected pleasure.
Reviewed on 4 October 2025

Gabriola Large Private Suite & Hot Tub
Comfortable space. Clean. Well equipped, though a toaster would have been good to have on hand. Quiet. Easy to get to. Helpful host.
Reviewed on 2 November 2025

100 year old Farm Cottage. Minutes from the beach!
Great quiet place to gather in fall/winter when the weather means you want to spend more time indoors. Very authentic old house but has all the necessary updates. The stairs to bedrooms are extremely steep - I'd be nervous of some kids around them. The host has clearly put a lot of work into it - ...
Reviewed on 6 November 2025
Popular places to visit

Elder Cedar Nature Reserve
You can take time to visit Elder Cedar Nature Reserve during your travels to Gabriola Island.
Queequeg Place Community Park
Explore the great outdoors at Queequeg Place Community Park, a lovely green space in Gabriola Island.
Clamshell Community Park
Clamshell Community Park is just one of the places to see in Gabriola Island, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Coast Road Community Park
After visiting Coast Road Community Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Gabriola Island.
Stalker Road Community Park
After visiting Stalker Road Community Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Gabriola Island.
Pequod Crescent Community Park
Explore the great outdoors at Pequod Crescent Community Park, a lovely green space in Gabriola Island.
- Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
- Duke Point Ferry Terminal
- Vancouver Island University
- Woodgrove Shopping Centre
- Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
- Fuller Lake Arena
- Nanaimo Museum
- Old City Quarter
- Long Lake
- Nanaimo Aquatic Centre
- Bastion
- Departure Bay Beach
- Saint Mary Lake
- Transfer Beach Park
- Protection Island
- Fairwinds Golf Club
- Ladysmith Marina
- Bodega Ridge Provincial Park
- Ladysmith Little Theatre
- Chapman Creek Hatchery





