How do I get from Nanaimo to Gabriola?
Gabriola Island is approximately 5 kilometres from downtown Nanaimo and primarily accessible via a scenic 22 minute ferry ride aboard the Quinsam operated by BC Ferries. Ferry: A 22-minute voyage from Downtown Nanaimo with sailings from early morning to late evening. Visit bcferries.com for details.
How much is the ferry from Nanaimo to Gabriola Island?
BC Ferries operates a ferry from Nanaimo Harbour to Gabriola Island hourly. Tickets cost $7 – $27 and the journey takes 25 min.
How long is the ferry ride from Nanaimo to Gabriola?
20-25 minutes
Nanaimo Harbour – Gabriola Island Crossing time 20-25 minutes. All sailing times are daily unless otherwise indicated.
What ferry goes to Gabriola Island?
BC Ferry: Nanaimo/Gabriola Island
- BC Ferries operates a scheduled ferry service from Nanaimo Harbour on Vancouver Island to Descanso Bay, Gabriola Island.
- Distance: 3.7 nautical miles.
- Sailing Time: 20 Minutes.
- Sailings: 16 daily round-trip sailings between Nanaimo and Gabriola Island.
Do you need a car on Gabriola Island?
BC Ferries runs the ferry between Nanaimo and Gabriola. Foot passengers, bikes and vehicles are all welcome. Find the best times to travel.
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.
What is Gabriola Island known for?
Gabriola Island is one of the Gulf Islands in the Strait of Georgia in British Columbia (BC), Canada. Its is known as the Isle of the Arts due to its high percentage of working artists, and its many cultural events include annual festivals related to art, poetry, gardens, music, boating and fishing.
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.
Where are the BC Ferries based?
With both vessels based out of Quadra Island, BC Ferries will bring more jobs to the local community. In order to facilitate both vessels at Quathiaski Cove, we are currently constructing a lay-by berth on Quadra Island.
How many Island class ferries are coming to Campbell River in 2022?
We will be introducing four new Island Class ferries to the Campbell River – Quadra Island and Nanaimo Harbour – Gabriola Island routes in 2022. Both routes will go from having one ship service in place today to two ship service. Having two Island Class ferries servicing each route will provide:
When do BC Ferries new fares come into effect?
BC Ferries’ standard fares – effective August 1, 2021 PDF 409 KB | 37 pages Introducing new fare choices We have introduced new fare choices on our three of our busiest routes between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island: Vancouver (Tsawwassen) – Victoria (Swartz Bay) Vancouver (Tsawwassen) – Nanaimo (Duke Point)
Where will the island class ferries be stationed?
Once the Island Class vessels enter service, one ship will be stationed at Descanso Bay with crew based out of Gabriola Island and the other ship will be based at Nanaimo Harbour with crew based out of Vancouver Island. The Island Class ferries are designed to carry 47 vehicles and up to 450 passengers and crew.