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Gabriola Sands – Gabriola Island

About the Park

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.

Picturesque Gabriola Sands, one of three provincial parks on Gabriola Island, features two sandy beaches and large manicured grassy lawns. This small day-use only park is a very popular local destination for swimming, picnicking, organized sporting activities and special events.


The park’s two sandy beaches form an isthmus that divides Taylor Bay and Pilot Bay. This isthmus and sandy beach are relatively uncommon in the rocky Gulf Islands, and provide important ecosystems for migratory and breeding shorebirds and many marine invertebrates that live in the sand.

Visitors to Gabriola Island will not want to miss a stop at pretty Gabriola Sands park. 

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Contact

R.L.C. Enterprize Ltd.

Phone: 250-474-1336
Mid Island Office: 250-248-1134
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.rlcparks.c

For the most up-to-date park information and advisories: https://bcparks.ca/gabriola-sands-park/

 

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
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