How much does the Gabriola ferry cost?

The cost-effective way to get from Nanaimo to Gabriola Island is to ferry, which costs $7 – $27 and takes 25 min.

How often does the Gabriola ferry run?

Crossing time 20-25 minutes. All sailing times are daily unless otherwise indicated.

Which ferry goes to Gabriola Island?

BC Ferries operates a scheduled ferry service from Nanaimo Harbour on Vancouver Island to Descanso Bay, Gabriola Island. Ticket sales and loading end 3 minutes before the scheduled sailing time for vehicles and 5 minutes before the scheduled sailing time for walk-on passengers.

What time is the next Gabriola ferry?

This is a non-bookable route. Fares are paid at the terminal at the time of travel.

How long does it take to drive around Gabriola Island?

approximately 35 minutes
North Road and South Road are the island’s two primary roadways and form a loop that takes approximately 35 minutes to drive.

Do you need a car on Gabriola?

Foot passengers, bikes and vehicles are all welcome. Find the best times to travel.

Is Gabriola Island worth visiting?

Beaches, waterfront parks, theatre, music and the many art galleries and studios draw visitors to experience this charming island. Sandwell Provincial Park is also worth visiting, with its long sandy beach and views of the Strait of Georgia, also known as the Salish Sea.

Are there bears on Gabriola Island?

Gabriola Island is home to about 4500 people, a couple of hundred horses, many, many dogs and cats lovingly cared for, deer, peacocks, wallabies and assorted other critters like river otters and raccoons. Wonderful birds (eagles and hummingbirds and everything in between). No bears or cougars.

Can you walk around Gabriola Island?

Connector walk K—Rollo McLay Community Park to Orlebar Point OR to Gabriola Sands Provincial Park (Twin beaches) Walk via Horseshoe Road to Daniel Way and along it, then follow marked trail up the steep hill to Chelwood Road. Walk straight ahead to Norwich; turn right and walk downhill to Berry Point Road.

Can you bring your car to Gabriola Island?

BC Ferries provides the only year-round, vehicle and passenger service to Gabriola Island via Vancouver Island.

Which is the nicest Gulf island?

1. Mayne Island: Best for history.

Are there predators on Gabriola Island?

We do have lots of ravens, hawks, owls and eagles; marten, mink and raccoons.

Why a ferry webcam in Gabriola?

This ferry webcam has been made available to the community through the voluntary efforts of “The Lunch Bunch”, a small group of retired local residents who meet for lunch once a month, and wanted to give something back to Gabriola and the community.

How long does it take to cross the ferry?

Crossing time 20-25 minutes. All sailing times are daily unless otherwise indicated. Want to avoid the busiest ferries? Check out the best times to travel page! Loading…

How are ferry fares on BC Ferries regulated?

Fares on BC’s Coastal Ferries are regulated by the BC Ferry Commissioner, who sets an annual “price cap” – a limit on the percentage increase that may be applied to the average fare charged by BC Ferries. The average is calculated by reference to a ‘basket’ of fares from across the ferry system.