Come Play on Gabriola
Take a winding trail through dense forest, find yourself in a sea of wildflowers, breathe in the ocean air, discover the beauty of a sunset paddle, dance under the stars. The island is a natural playground for the whole family.
Beaches & Parks
Beaches
Gabriola Island has more public beach access points than any other Gulf Island. No two beaches are the same!
Look for the “Public Access” yellow concrete blocks for beach access points around the island to find the beach closest to you.
Parks and Trails
Gabriola is home to three spectacular provincial parks and dozens of regional and community parks. Find out more about our vast network of trails from Gabriola Land and Trails Trust.
Outdoor Recreation
Enjoy the great outdoors 365 days a year! If you’re lucky, you may find yourself paddling with dolphins and orcas!
Walking, Hiking, Cycling, Paddling, Golfing. With 98 kilometres of coastline and over 170 kilometres of trails, exploring and playing outside is a natural choice.
Indoor Recreation
Gabriola is home to a thriving conscious living community!
For those days you want to stay inside, enticing activities await in the studios, homes, businesses and facilities of the island.
Find activities to strengthen your body, mind and spirit connection here.
Coastal Water Store
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Food and Drink Water
About
Quench Your Thirst with The Water Store
Welcome to the Coastal Water Store, where we’ve been proudly serving Nanaimo since 2001. In 2024, Joaquin and Courtney took over the business, and are excited to continue its growth in our community. We offer a wide range of premium bottled water products, including Demineralized Water, Filtration Systems, Deionized Water, and custom label water bottles.
Our mission is to deliver convenience and outstanding customer service. We’re dedicated to meeting your unique needs with customized bottled water delivery orders, and we're committed to becoming a leading player in the bottled water industry. Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your hydration journey!