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.

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.

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.

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Predator Charters - Salmon and other Salt Water fishing at it's BEST! Now based out of Silva Bay, Gabriola Island, British Columbia, Canada - Predator Charter’s skipper - Dave’s more than 38+ years guiding in the waters around Gabriola provides the knowledge and background to ensure you experience the best of Gabriola's fishing opportunites throughout the year! Dave is a certified Tidal Angling Guide, and if you want success - Then Contact Predator Charters - davekorsch@gmail.com or call: 604.329.8642 today! Along with providing one of the best fishing charter experiences, Dave also offers fishing statistics - years of cumulated data on fishing around the Howe Sound and coastal waters of Vancouver, B.C. For the serious fisherman - this data is absolutely invaluable to the success of the next big catch! The fishing statistics area is for paid members, and includes regularly updated daily ‘who is pulling in what’ reports. Newsletters are also provided to the serious, through to the occasional person interested in fishing these pristine waters looking for that next trophy! Sign up to receive your newsletter via email, or read the archives on this web site.