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Discover Gabriola online! Providing quality
images and exclusive Gabriola Island content, updated regularly and of general
interest to our 4500 permanent residents as well as our always welcome
off-island visitors and vacationers. Discovery and exploration is part of the island lure we're
striving to create that sense of adventure
online!
No matter how you arrive... via the MV Quinsam, (our open-deck vehicle and passenger
ferry), commercial float plane, private vessel, or in an armchair across the
Internet on your computer, useful community information
will always be waiting for your next visit... we hope you'll enjoy your
stay!
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Island Information |
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Located on the southwest
coast of Canada, in the province of British Columbia |
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Latitude: 49.18N and
Longitude: 123.87W |
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Land area is approximately
50.5 square km (19.5 square miles) |
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Population: 4,500 residents year-round
and 6,000 in the summer |
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Temperatures average 3-10C (37-50F) in winter and 18-27C (64-80F) in summer |
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Average annual rainfall is
90 cm (35 inches),
mostly from October to April |
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Nearest urban area is Nanaimo,
just twenty minutes by ferry |
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Victoria is 90 minutes south
by automobile on four-lane highway |
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Vancouver is 90 minutes east
by ferry; 15 minutes by float plane |
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Island Amenities |
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BC Hydro (electricity),
Garbage Collection, Recycling Depot, Telephone, Cable TV/Internet |
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Medical Clinic and
Professional Services (Dentist, Physiotherapist, Chiropractor, Massage,
Pharmacy, Acupuncture, Veterinary) |
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RCMP (police), First
Responder Volunteer
Fire Department and Ambulance services |
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Post Office, Credit Union,
Museum, Regional Library, Liquor Store |
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Elementary School (grades
1-7); grades 8-12 in Nanaimo |
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Grocery stores, Farmer's
Market, Health Food Store, several Restaurants and Pubs |
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Campgrounds,
Provincial Parks, Public Wharfs, Marinas, Taxi, Resorts, and many B&B's |
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Art Galleries, Churches,
9-hole Golf Course, Community Hall |
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What's New?
Photos of a Gabriola Island
Summer 2003... now online!
This summer was hot and dry, which kept the fire chief awake at night while local islanders and visitors were out in droves enjoying the island
scenery and diverse events that this time of year offers.
Summer on Gabriola has been documented with photos in the "Photo Gallery" menu.
More images will be added in the next few weeks, as well as quality images of
Gabriola Island in general. |
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