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Gabriola Island – Gabriola Island

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All 3 parks allow for spectacular vistas of the Strait of Georgia, making them a great day trip adventure from Rathtrevor Beach or Englishman River Falls.

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Gabriola, CA
9:01 pm, May 12, 2025
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UV Index: 0
Precipitation: 0.89 mm
Rain Chance: 3%
Visibility: 10 km
Sunrise: 5:35 am
Sunset: 8:47 pm
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Contact

R.L.C. Enterprize Ltd.

Phone: 250-474-1336
Mid Island Office: 250-248-1134
E-mail: office@rlcparks.ca
Website: www.rlcparks.ca

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Facilities

3 day-use parks on the island; Gabriola Sands (6 ha.), Sandwell (12 ha.) and Drumbeg (20 ha.).

Location

Take the BC Ferry from Nanaimo.
All day-use areas are accessible by road.

Size

38 ha.
Available amenities & activities at this park
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Park Amenities


  • Picnic sites

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Toilets

  • Beach

  • Pets must be on leash

Park Activities


  • Swimming

  • Scuba Diving / Snorkeling

  • Canoeing / kayaking

  • Fishing

  • Bicycling
Directions & Gallery

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