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.
IRIS the Visual Group
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Health Care Health & Wellness
About
Who is IRIS?
IRIS has 35 years of experience passionately championing quality vision care in this country. What began in 1986 in a small town in Quebec has grown to be the largest group of eyecare professionals working together under one banner in Canada! Like all Canadian success stories, whether large or small, IRIS started with a dream: to improve the vision of Canadians by offering them the best solutions for their unique needs. We are forever grateful for the vision and guidance of Dr. Francis Jean, Optometrist and founder of IRIS, for the gift of this amazing company and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our patients.