Visit Stunning Gabriola Island With Us in 2022!

Known far and wide as a sanctuary of serenity, Gabriola Island is one of the more than 200 Gulf Islands located in the Strait of Georgia. Situated just five kilometres east of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, Gabriola is home to a wide array of talented local artists who have earned it the title ‘Isle of the Arts’.

Situated on the eastern corner of Gabriola, Silva Bay is the entryway to a number of other island destinations in the Georgia Strait. Silva Bay is also our main hub, and from there we offer year-round scheduled, chartered, scenic, and freight flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Gabriola Island as well as as a number of other destinations along the Strait of Georgia.

There are no shortages of places to explore for those who visit this wonderful island. Visitors can also visit breathtaking beaches, art galleries and picturesque gardens to enrich the mind and soul. With so many activities to do both indoors and outdoors, a visit to Gabriola offers plenty to do no matter the weather or season. Visitors looking to decompress with something more active have a plethora of opportunities as well. The following activities are just some of the many things to do on this wonderful island. 

Things to see and do on Gabriola Island:

• Would-be mariners can book a fishing charter.
• Head out for an adrenaline-filled mountain bike.
• Perfect your game at Gabriola Golf & Country Club.
• Walk gorgeous parks like Descanso Bay Regional Park, Drumbeg Provincial Park, Gabriola Sands Provincial Park, and Sandwell Provincial Park.
• Hike along stunningly beautiful beach and forest trails.
• Visit the historical Gabriola Museum.
• Check out numerous art galleries, boutiques, and gift shops for unique and beautiful items.
• Forage for fresh local delights at the Gabriola Farmer’s Market.
• Dine at a local food truck, restaurants, pubs, and cafes.
• Renew mind, body, and spirit with a Gabriola Island spa treatment.
• Take a chill self-guided farm, garden, or studio tour and soak up the island charm.
• Dive in for a swim, kayak, or sail on the sea.
• Drop by a local studio for an uplifting yoga or fitness class.
• Join in community events and get to know the locals at community BBQs, craft fairs, art shows, and numerous festivals such as the third annual Cultivate Festival which celebrates theatre, music, and art in July of this year.

Accessible by Gulf Island Seaplanes to and from YVR, when you touch down in Silva Bay after a short 20-minute flight, you’ll have all the time in the world to relax and unwind in the fresh ocean air. Our seaplane company offers safe flights with COVID-19 protocols in place for the protection of our trusted pilots, staff, and passengers. We provide quick  and convenient connections to the tranquil shorelines and nature of British Columbia’s West Coast.

Mainlanders wishing to travel to the island paradise can book online and view our current flight schedule. Should a flight be booked, we offer the choice of being added to a waitlist as well.

For further information, get in touch with our friendly staff by emailing us at info@gulfislandseaplanes.com, calling 1-250-247-9992 or toll free at 1-800-665-2359. You can also follow us on Facebook at @GulfIslandSeaplanes. We hope to see you on board soon!