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Kayak Gabriola Island, B.C.

One of British Columbia's breathtaking Gulf Islands, Gabriola Island is definitely worth a paddle! Gabriola Island is known for its quiet beaches, native history, forested parks and spectacular ocean views.

 

Gabriola Island, British Columbia, Canada

 

 

About Gabriola Island

On a Clayoquot Sound, Vancouver Island kayaking trip

Between Zeballos and Nootka Sound

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gabriola Islands, with its 4,000 residents, is one of the more populated of the celebrated Gulf Islands. Gabriola Island has often been nicknamed Petroglyph Island because of its abundance of natural stone carvings signifying an ancient native precense on Gabriola. (More than 50 such carvings have been unveiled across the island.) On Gabriola, residents and travellers enjoy a mild climate and a quiet relaxed lifestyle. There is an abundance of secluded beaches and forests that make Gabriola a gem for outdoor lovers to explore.

Multi-Day Kayak Trips to Gabriola Island

Rising Sun's kayak trips to Gabriola Island are booked on a custom reservation basis only. The island is an excellent place to explore from the cabin of a kayak and kayakers will enjoy learning about Gabriola's rich native history as well as explore its breathtaking Gulf Island's landscape. Learn more about our custom kayaking trips...

Rising Sun's Other Vancouver Island Kayak Trips

The Johnstone Strait - Kayak with Killer Whales!

The Broken Islands - Over 100 islands to explore!

The Clayoquot Sound - Pristine Paddling Paradise

The Nootka Sound - Rich Native History and Raw West Coast Beauty

The Kyuquot Sound - Isolated West Coast Beauty

 

Traveling to Gabriola Island

B.C. Ferries service Gabriola Island regularly from the Nanaimo Ferry Terminal on Vancouver Island. This service is reliable to the extent that many of Gabriola's residents commute to Nanaimo daily for employment.

Ferry Schedule

CUSTOM GROUP TRIPS AVAILABLE ALL SUMMER!