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What's Happening on Gabriola Island during MAY'd on Gabriola
What's Happening on Gabriola Island during MAY'd on Gabriola
As you arrive on Gabriola Island for the weekend, pick up a map, plan your route, support local artists, artisans and performers, and celebrate the creative spirit of Gabriola Island.
Free maps are available at the Ferry terminal in Nanaimo, as well as several participating businesses and many of the studios: Gabriola Theatre Centre, Nova Gallery + Shop, Ground Up Café, Island Meat and Deli, Gabriola Golf Club, Nester's Grocery, Gabriola Arts and Heritage Centre.
Opening Night — Friday, May 15
Opening Night — Friday, May 15
Location: Gabriola Theatre Centre. 1475 Peterson Rd.
5:00–5:30 PM – Opening welcome with Snuneymuxw Elder, C’tassi:a Geraldine Manson
5:30–7:00 PM – Food trucks & live music featuring Carolyn Bell (jazzy, blues-inspired singer-songwriter)
7:30–9:00 PM – Citizen Chen (SOLD OUT)
Saturday & Sunday, May 16–17, 10am-4pm
Saturday & Sunday, May 16–17, 10am-4pm
40 Open Studios & Markets
40 Open Studios & Markets
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Across Gabriola Island
Explore studios and markets throughout the island and connect directly with local artists and makers.
Live Music & Food Trucks — Saturday, May 16
Live Music & Food Trucks — Saturday, May 16
Location: Gabriola Theatre Centre, 1475 Peterson Rd.
10:00 AM–2:00 PM – Dee and the Church St. Band (Country, Bluegrass, Gospel)
2:00–6:00 PM – Paul Gellman (Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist)
Live Music & Food Trucks — Sunday, May 17
Live Music & Food Trucks — Sunday, May 17
Location: Gabriola Theatre Centre, 1475 Peterson Rd.
10:00 AM–2:00 PM – Josh Neufeld (Classically inspired covers & originals)
2:00–6:00 PM – Indigo Island Band (Country, Folk, Celtic, Rock & Roll)
An Afternoon of Vaudeville — Sunday, May 17
An Afternoon of Vaudeville — Sunday, May 17
Location: Agi Hall
Time: 3:00 PM (ticketed event)
Tickets: Gabriola Players (SOLD OUT)
Closing Celebration — Sunday, May 17
Closing Celebration — Sunday, May 17
Location: Gabriola Theatre Centre
5:30–7:00 PM – Food trucks
6:30–7:00 PM – Closing with Snuneymuxw Elder, C’tassi:a Geraldine Manson
7:30–9:00 PM – Citizen Chen (ticketed event)
Tickets: www.gabriolatheatrecentre.ca
Transportation
Transportation
From Vancouver Island / Nanaimo
From Vancouver Island / Nanaimo
BC Ferries runs the ferry between Nanaimo and Gabriola. The crossing is approximately 25 minutes.
Foot passengers, bikes and vehicles are all welcome. The ferry operates frequently throughout the day. Reservations are not required, but at the most popular times you may experience a wait.
From Vancouver:
From Vancouver:
Ferry (car, bike, foot passenger)
BC Ferries operates two ferry routes to Nanaimo from the mainland. Welcoming cars, bikes and foot passengers. Departues are either at Tsawassen and Horseshoe Bay* and the journey to Nanaimo takes about 2 hours. (*Reservations are now required for all vehicles on the Horseshoe Bay route)
Ferry (bike and foot passenger only)
Hullo operates foot passenger fast ferry service between downtown Vancouver (Convention Center in Coal harbour) and downtown Nanaimo. The journey takes approximately 1hr and 15 mins. In Nanaimo Hullo offers a shuttle service to the bus exchange near ferry to Gabriola - check schedule.
Sea Plane
Float planes operated by locally-owned Gulf Island Seaplanes run daily between Vancouver and Gabriola Island. Departures are available from Coal Harbour in downtown Vancouver, as well as the YVR south terminal at Vancouver International Airport.
Float plane operated by Harbour Air and SeaAir also serve Nanaimo, and depart from Vancouver as well as other areas.
Private Boat
Arriving by boat? Gabriola Island has two marinas near Silva Bay and a public wharf to welcome you (Degnen Bay). Weather permitting, anchorage is possible in False Narrows and in some of the sheltered bays around Gabriola Island.
Getting around Gabriola Island
Getting around Gabriola Island
Gabriola's Community Bus GERTIE operates Monday through Saturday.
On Sunday May 17th a special charter bus route will be available. Reserve your spot for the 3-hour tour of studios and markets.
Gabriola Taxi
call 250-247-0049 or email info@gabriolataxi.ca
Need wheels? Bikes may be rented at Hub City Cycles in Nanaimo (a short walk from the Gabriola ferry terminal)
Planning to walk or bike some trails while you are on Gabriola Island? You'll find these trail maps made by GALTT very handy. Maps are available for purchase at several local shops.
Gabriola Island Accommodations
Gabriola Island Accommodations
Lodges
Lodges
Surf Lodge & Pub
885 Berry Point Road, Gabriola, BC
(250) 247-9231
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Page’s Inn on Silva Bay
(250) 247-9351
http://www.pagesresortgroup.com/
Page’s Resort & Marina
(250) 247-8931
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Bed and Breakfasts
Bed and Breakfasts
La Bell Vie B&B and Wellness
3300 South Rd, Gabriola, BC
Phone: 250-816-2208
Email: contact through website here
Website: https://labelleviestudio.ca/bed-and-breakfast/
Arbutus Grove B and B
870 Duthie Ave, Gabriola, BC
Phone: 250-247-7155
Website: http://www.arbutusgrovebandb.com/
on AirBnB: https://www.airbnb.co.in/rooms/23045463
Hummingbird Lodge Bed & Breakfast
1597 Starbuck Ln, Gabriola, BC
Phone: 604-872-4300
Website: https://bnb-hummingbird-lodge.britishcolumbiahotels.net/
Gabriola Studios Bnb
870 Pat Burns,Gabriola Island,BC,
(778) 269-1270
gabriolastudios.com
Gabriola Central B&B
510 South Rd, Gabriola, BC
Phone: 778-882-8258
Reserve the ground floor room or 3rd floor bedroom
Gabriola Island BnB By The Sea
71 Decourcy Dr, Gabriola, BC
Phone: 250-325-0276
Reservations: https://www.booking.com/Share-Xr8e6a
On the Sea BnB
Reserve: on AirBnB
Orlebar Point BnB
959 Berry Point Road,Gabriola Island,BC
(250) 812-7189
https://orlebarpointbnb.ca/
Sea 'N' Stars BNB
1206 The Strand, Gabriola, BC
Phone: 250-309-4002
Website: reserve on Booking.com
Silva Bay View BnB
3117 N Rd, Gabriola, BC
Phone: 250-802-2145
Email: info@gabriolabnb.com
Website: https://gabriolabnb.com/
The Garden Bed Guesthouse
565 South Road , Gabriola , BC ,
(250) 668-7616
Send Email
http://www.thegardenbed.ca/
wurhere bed and breakfast
3200 Coast Rd, Gabriola, BC
Phone: 250-247-7345
Website: http://www.wurherebandbgabriola.com/
Camping
Camping
Descanso Bay Campground
595 Taylor Bay Road, Gabriola, BC
(250) 247-8255
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Page’s Resort & Marina
3350 Coast Road, Gabriola, BC
(250) 247-8931
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