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.
Salt &Co.
Categories
Catering Local Food Food and Drink
About
Sandwell Sea Salt Flakes We are a local sea salt company located on Gabriola Island BC. Our winter sea salt is harvested from the cold, pristine waters of the Salish Sea. Our method of hand harvesting, slow evaporation and natural drying methods allows for a clean crisp taste. “Only the cleanest oceans make the purest salt.” Established in 2018 we are the first sea salt company on Gabriola BC. Where to shop? Available locally at Gabriola Island Meat & Deli & local farmers markets.