Gabriola
This small Gulf Island in British Columbia's Georgia Strait — between Vancouver Island and the mainland — is sometimes called Petroglyph Island, a name that points to one of its more distinctive features. Surrounded by water and within sight of mountains, Gabriola offers the quiet, ferry-accessed pace typical of the Gulf Islands.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population4,500
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 13 km7.8 mi
Gabriola: quick answers
Where is Gabriola?
Gabriola is in Canada, about 54 km33 miles in a straight line from Vancouver.
How do you get to Gabriola?
The nearest airport is Nanaimo (YCD), about 35 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Gabriola?
The warmest month is August, averaging 19°C66°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at 4°C39°F. The wettest month is November, with about 245 mm9.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Gabriola?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 1 restaurant, 2 cafés and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Gabriola?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Ladysmith, Qualicum Beach and Nanaimo. Gabriola is listed among the day trips from Vancouver.