Gabriola Island Amenities

Bordering Drumbeg Provincial Park on the south end of Gabriola Island, Stones-Throw Cottage B&B is a perfect retreat ~
a relaxing get-away at any time of the year...

A three-minute stroll along a private road leads you to a secluded sandstone beach. Take your time with quiet walks
and discover beautiful nature trails along the shoreline,
through the forest and open meadows. The Drumbeg shoreline
presents striking sandstone rock formations, which can be seen
at low tide. With excellent views of scenic Gabriola Passage,
the Strait of Georgia and the coastal mountains of the mainland, abundant wildlife-viewing includes seals, otters, sea lions, herons,
bald eagles, birds, sea-life, and occasionally whales.

Rejuvinate, Refocus, Renew...
Our quiet location is a great
area for biking, hiking, diving, snorkeling, canoeing & kayaking.
Bicycles, scooters, cars, boats, kayak and diving rentals are available.

Nearby Silva Bay offers a convenience store and laundry facilities.
Other island services include an excellent, affordable
9-hole golf course, Gabriola Museum, restaurants & pubs - including
a new pizza and pasta restaurant, jazz club with local musicians,
coffee shops, art galleries, 4 waterfront parks with great swimming beaches, Large full grocery stores, convenience stores and
gas stations, liquor and specialty wine stores, bank machines,
book & coffee shops, movie theatre, video stores, dentist,
medical clinic, pharmacy, aromatherapy hot rock massage,
health food store, buyer-direct organic farms, recycling depot,
tennis courts, horseback riding, 2 marinas with public wharfs,
churches, gas stations, and a post office.

Gabriola Island ~ The Isle Of The Arts
Artists and handcrafters studios, as well as several galleries
including Artworks at Folklife Village, highlighting the work
of island artists. Seasonal craft & farmer's markets
feature fresh organic produce, flowers and island handwork.

Some of the many annual events include:
July ~ Himalayan Festival
August ~ Theatre Festival
August ~ Salmon BBQ
November ~ Poetry Festival (info@poetryfestival.com)

Check Gabriola Arts Council for arts and theatre information.

Gabriola is also known as Petroglyph Island.
Petroglyphs are carvings made by aboriginal people into rock surfaces. There are more than
50 known petroglyphs on Gabriola Island, some dating up to 2,000 years ago.
Gabriola petroglyphs are especially distinct due to the relative ease of sandstone,
the major type of rock formation on the island.
More information can be found at this link to Gabriola Petroglyphs.

Visit more helpful links and find out why Gabriola Island
is a wonderful vacation destination...