Gabriola Island Real Estate

Gabriola Island, "The Isle of the Arts" is about 14 km long by 4.2 km wide with an estimated population of 4000. A vehicle and passenger ferry from Nanaimo to Gabriola Island operates 17 times daily with a sailing time of 20 minutes. Boaters can find moorage, fuel, showers, marine repairs at Silva Bay; a government wharf located in Degnen Bay.

Blessed with many beaches and three provincial waterfront parks, Gabriola Island is the Queen of the Gulf Islands, where wildlife abounds and the recreation and relaxation opportunities are plentiful.

Gabriola Sands Provincial Park features two sandy beaches - Taylor Bay Beach, well treed and shady with lovely views of the mountains and Pilot Bay Beach, safe swimming for the whole family. Sandwell Provincial Park features a secluded pebble and sand beach in Lock Bay. Old growth trees along a sandstone path lead down to the beach and a marsh which is home to many species of birds. Drumbeg Provincial Park is located at the southeastern tip of the island surrounding Drumbeg Bay. Picnic area and safe swimming from the pebble beach. Brickyard Beach - plenty of clams and a picnic area on False Narrows.

Gabriola Island Real Estate

	Gabriola Island Real Estate - Gabriola Island Living on Gabriola Island is for most a magical experience, and brings to you a more relaxed lifestyle offering low crime and low property taxes on real estate properties. We have spectacular waterfront, ocean view, acreages, or vacant land to build your dream home available on Gabriola Island in today’s real estate market. Randi, Jennifer & Tina LYNCH - Coast Realty Group, Gabriola Village Ltd. Toll free : 1.877.422.8455 email : lynch@discovergabriola.com Website : http://www.realestate-gabriola.com
Lesley, Robyn & Carly McMahon	Gabriola Property.com -- Coast Realty Group (Gabriola Village) Ltd. "Gabriola Island offers the perfect blend for those who wish to be closer to nature, not further from civilization." Welcome! We look forward to helping you explore the opportunities that Gabriola Island Real Estate has to offer. If you are looking for waterfront or view property, acreage, a home, a vacation getaway, we will help you find the property that meets your needs.
	Gabriola Island Real Estate – Steve Orsatti Gabriola Island is a rural area with many waterfront parks. The Island enjoys a “Mediterranean” like climate. This includes warm, dry, sunny summers with comfortable nights. The winters are mild with moderate rainfall. Scuba divers, kayakers, boaters and sports fishermen enjoy Gabriola waters. There are seaplane flights departing Silva Bay to Vancouver airport. An automobile/foot passenger sails to downtown Nanaimo where connections can be made to Vancouver. Let me make your Gabriola Island real estate Dream a Reality!
	Gabriola-real-estate.com Welcome to our website about Gabriola Real Estate. Our seaside haven enjoys a slower pace and a quiet pastoral charm for those seeking a lifestyle free from city mainstream and hustle/bustle stresses. Come experience our easy Island ways and let our expertise assist in partnering you with the right home, investment and lifestyle. Jody and Emily - "BRINGING YOU AND ISLAND LIVING TOGETHER" Coast Realty Group (Gabriola Village) Ltd. 1 575 North Road, Gabriola Island, B.C. V0R 1X3 Toll Free: 1 877 422-8455 Our email: thewests@gabriola-real-estate.com Our website: www.gabriola-real-estate.com

Things to do:

Golf on the scenic and challenging 9-hole course. Shop at the farmer's market for fresh produce May through September, every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm at the Agricultural Hall. Groceries, gifts and boating needs can also be found at several shopping centres on Gabriola. Tour local craft galleries and private studios for unique gifts and see the works of Gabriola's noted artisans and craftspeople. Experience Gabriola's long and colourful history, evidenced by local treasure such as the petroglyphs located near Degnen Bay and at Gabriola's own museum. Study tidepools at Brickyard Beach or follow the sandstone-lined path to the beach at Sandwell Provincial Park. Explore the amazing Malspina Galleries, world-famous cave-like sandstone formations, and enjoy the spectacular views of the Mainland and Entrance Island Light Station from Olebar Point. Cruise, kayak or canoe in the natural harbours of Silva Bay and Degnen Bay.

Annual Island events include the Salmon Barbecue, the Concert on the Green and the Pan-Am Gulf Tournament, all in August. The Outhouse Race and Gabriola Islander Day in September, and the Thanksgiving Weekend Gallery Tour.