Curiosities, Essentials & Everything In-Between
Whether you’re shopping for camping supplies or one-of-a-kind, handcrafted jewellery, you’ll find everything practical, whimsical, and necessary in Gabriola’s boutiques, galleries, shops and studios.
Gifts
Shop for treasurable keepsakes, local artists’ wares, wearable art, and unique goods in Gabriola’s cute and quirky boutiques.
The main retail hub on the island is located in the village core, a short distance up the hill from the ferry dock.
Elder Cedar (S’ul-hween X’pey) Nature Reserve
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Beaches and Parks
About
The Elder Cedar Reserve includes both young and mature forest, including the last remaining stand of old-growth trees on Gabriola. There are wetlands scattered throughout, several small streams, and high biodiversity, including some rare species. Please stay on the trail and refrain from using bikes, horses, or all-terrain vehicles in the reserve - added compaction of the soil can damage the sensitive root structures of old growth trees and erosion along banks of the streambeds, even during the dry season, can damage this watershed.