Gabriola Island is one of the best kept secrets of all the Southern Gulf Islands. Fortunately it is also one of the easiest Gulf Islands to access.
Arbutus Bluff is conveniently located centrally on Gabriola Island permitting quick, easy access to both the South End of the Island, Silva Bay and the North End of the Island, Ferry Terminal & Folk Life Village shopping.
| Getting Around the Island | Arriving By Sea | Arriving By Air |
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If you come by air or passenger ferry you can rent a car in Nanaimo from: |
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Budget 250-754-7368 Avis 250-716-8898 National 250-758-3509 Enterprise 250-751-1200 |
B.C. Ferry services from Vancouver to Nanaimo: Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay or Tsawassen to Duke Point. Schedule |
From the Sea Plane Terminal at Vancouver International Airport fly directly to Gabriola Island's
Silva Bay (1-800-665-2359) |
Or Call Gabriola Taxi (250) 247-0049 |
The Gabriola Ferry terminal is located in downtown Nanaimo, opposite Port Place Mall. It is a car and passenger ferry. Schedule |
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Or Rent a Car on Gabriola. (Reservation Required) (250) 247-0247 |
