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.
Public Transportation
The Crones' Nest Studio
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Artist Yellow Flag
About
Welcome to The Crone's Nest Studio! We - Marana and Elyn - are the two resident artists; doing what we love, and loving what we do!
Marana's Metal Madness creations are inspired by using recycled copper and other recycled metal and materials. Marana's designs are mounted on a variety of wood. Her art pieces reflect the themes of Gabriola: whales, seals, fish, herons, owls and more.
Elyn creates Dragons of many varieties! Wonderful soft-sculpture creatures with distinct and comical personalities are all waiting to be adopted by a special Human. You will also want to check out her beautifully handcrafted walking sticks.
email us at crmarana@gmail.com
Studio hours are noted in our website: www.the-crones-nest.com
The studio is also open by appointment
The index code for this business corresponds with our visitor map to help you locate unique Island experiences.
Pick yours up FREE at our Visitor Centre.
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Artist Yellow Flag