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Annual Gabriola Events
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Event planning is easy on Gabriola; we have amazing venues and exceptional services available locally.
See Directory below for Hall Rentals and Catering.
Community Tree Chipping Event
Saturday, November 14, 2026 (9:00 AM - 2:00 PM) (PST)
Description
COMMUNITY TREE CHIPPING EVENT! Have branches and yard debris piling up? Bring them down to the Albert Reed Fire Hall and we'll chip them on-site! Join Gabriola Fire & Rescue for a Firesmart tree chipping event on Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Albert Reed Memorial Fire Hall (730 Church Street). It's a great opportunity to tidy up your property, reduce potential wildfire fuel around your home, and make your yard a little more FireSmart! What you can bring: Tree branches up to 6 inches in diameter Shrub clippings with woody stems Clean, dry wood yard waste Invasive species (except blackberries) Please leave behind: leaves, grass clippings, vines, roots, stumps, soil, construction lumber, garbage, metal, wire, nails, firewood and bark. A few things to remember: All branches must be free of nails, wire and other metal. No commercial dump trucks. Staff lunch break is 12:00–12:30 PM. A big thank you to Gulf Islands Tree Services for supporting this community event! Help us keep Gabriola FireSmart. We hope to see you there!
730 Church Street
Gabriola, BC Canada