Transportation on Gabriola

Getting Here & Getting Around

5 km from downtown Nanaimo, most people access Gabriola via BC Ferries
Once you’re here, there are 158 kilometres of roads to walk, cycle and drive.

Transportation to Gabriola Island

Getting Here

Ferry

BC Ferries runs the ferry between Nanaimo and Gabriola. Foot passengers, bikes and vehicles are all welcome. Find the best times to travel.

Float Plane

Float planes run daily from the south terminal of Vancouver International Airport.

Private Boat

Arriving by boat? We have two marinas and a public wharf to welcome you.

Getting Around

Share the road

There are no sidewalks or bicycle lanes on the island. Ride or walk single file.   Be aware of narrow road sections, poor road conditions, uneven edges and wildlife.  There’s lots of deer on this island!

E-bikes are welcome and a common sight on the island!

Electric Cars

An electric car charging station is located in the Madrona Marketplace parking lot on North Road.

Bike Transportation on Gabriola
boating gabriola

Boating

Cruise or sail to the southeast end of Gabriola where there are two marinas with docks, fuel and moorage in Silva Bay, and a public wharf with moorage in Degnen Bay.

Radio either marina on VHF 66A and they will assist you into a slip.

Use charts 3475 or 3443. Latitude 49.149965 and Longitude -123.695662.

Marine Forecast
Tide Chart
Fishing Licence
Fishing Regulations

Public Transportation

Community Bus

Ride GERTIE, the local community bus service that operates on a limited schedule Monday to Saturday.

Taxi

Note that only one taxi serves the island; it is best to pre-arrange pickups and drop-offs rather than call when needed. Call 250-247-0049 for schedule and availability.

Bus Transportation on Gabriola

Page’s Resort & Marina

Categories

Marine Outdoor Recreation Motel or Lodge Camping Food and Drink

About

Located on Silva Bay at the rural south end of Gabriola Island, Page's Resort & Marina offers its

guests a secluded getaway experience among scenic, peaceful surroundings. The property

includes:

 The Cottages:

Five beautiful cottages adorn the Resort’s oceanfront. The one or two-bedroom cottages

have either a view across Silva Bay or of our parklike forested acreage. The spacious units

include full kitchens, pull-out sofa beds in the living room and large wrap-around decks.

 The Campground:

Nestled amongst a forested area, an orchard, flowering gardens and the ocean, the

campground includes 16 sites in total. There are secluded tenting sites as well as an open

area that can accommodate small groups and RV's up to 26 feet (15amp power available).

A dish cleaning station, washrooms, coin operated showers, laundry facilities, Wi-Fi and

BBQs are available to all guests.

 The Marina:

The full-service marina can accommodate vessels up to 75’ with 30amp power available.

Complimentary Wi-Fi is available on the docks and throughout the property. All amenities as

listed above plus a fuel dock and fish cleaning station are available.

 Page’s Li'l Market:

Page’s Li'l Market features a great selection of locally made goods including premade

gourmet meals, local frozen meats, and fresh baked items, all made locally on the island. It

also carries a small but diverse selection of basic groceries, a wide range of wine, beer and

spirits in the liquor store, and features over 450 titles directly tied to Gabriola on the shelves

of the bookstore.

Located just minutes away from the Resort, Page's Inn on Silva Bay (3415 South Rd) offers

additional accommodation in a hotel-style building with 7 spacious suites overlooking the water.

It is also home to the Fire Truck Grill Food Truck and the Sunday Market (operating during

summer months) as well as the Pier Gallery Artist Collective, which is open year-round.



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