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  Gabriola Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gabriola Island is part of the Regional District of Nanaimo, and has strong connections to the city of Nanaimo, as do Lantzville, Cedar, South Wellington, and Extension.
Residents of Gabriola Island often refer to it as "Gabe", and Vancouver Island as "The Island".
Gabriola Island is the home of Habonim Dror Camp Miriam, a Jewish summer camp that operates from the end of June through the end of August every year.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gabriola   (309 words)

  
 Gabriola Island, British Columbia, Canada
Known as Petroglyph Island, a nickname acquired because of its wealth of ancient native stone carvings, Gabriola Island is one of the enchanting Gulf Islands of British Columbia.
The kidney-shaped Gabriola is third in population size, after Saltspring Island and Quadra Island, and is one of the more accessible islands in the Gulf Islands chain, reached by a 20-minute ferry ride from downtown Nanaimo to the BC Ferries terminal at Descanso Bay.
Location: Gabriola Island is located in the Strait of Georgia, between Vancouver Island and the mainland of BC, approximately 3 miles (5 km) east of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island.
www.vancouverisland.com /regions/towns/?townID=199   (1529 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Gabriola Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Vancouver Island is separated from mainland British Columbia by the Strait of Georgia and the Queen Charlotte Strait, and from Washington State by the Juan De Fuca Strait.
Camp Miriam is located on Gabriola Island in the Southwest of British Columbia, Canada.
GABRIOLA ISLAND BC Gabriola Island Realty Near Vancouver Island B.c.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Gabriola-Island   (570 words)

  
 Gulf Islands Online - Gabriola Island
Gabriola's community is a good mix of old and young, artists and entrepreneurs, retired folk and those who commute to work in Nanaimo and Vancouver.
Residents share the island with seals, sea lions, otters, raccoons and deer, and many dramatic birds, including bald eagles, herons and pileated woodpeckers.
Gabriola offers a wide variety of places for visitors to stay, from homes offered as vacation rentals to rustic camping.
www.gulfislands.net /islands/gabriola_about.asp   (725 words)

  
 Gabriola Island - Gulf Islands B.C. - Nanaimo Brtish Columbia
Gabriola Island, "The Isle of the Arts" is about 14 km long by 4.2 km wide with an estimated population of 4000.
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.
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.
www.bctravel.com /gulfislands/gabriola.html   (578 words)

  
 Gabriola - Vancouver Island - Gulf Islands - Accommodations, Outdoor Adventure, Transportation and Travel Info
Gabriola Island, "The Isle of the Arts" is about 14 km long by 4.2 km wide with an estimated population of 5000.
A vehicle and passenger ferry from Nanaimo to Gabriola Island operates 17 times daily with a sailing time of 20 minutes.
Annual Island events include the Salmon Barbecue, Art Show in a Gabriola Garden, the Concert on the Green and the Pro-Am Gulf Tournament, all in August.
www.victoriabc.com /vancisland/gabriola.html   (557 words)

  
 fsbo Real Estate Gabriola Island Vancouver Island Islands. Homes For Sale By Owner
The land is relatively flat and is about 7 ft. higher in the middle than at either end.
Gabriola Village is 5 minutes away by car.
Quiet summer cottage and exclusive waterfront homes in the Twin beach area of Gabriola Island.
www.fsbo-bc.com /gabriola-island_vancouver-island-islands_v.htm   (542 words)

  
 Salmon Fishing British Columbia
The island is one mile long, 74 acres in size and 170 feet above sea level at its highest point.
The log house is on the northeast corner of the island, facing the open sea and the Lower Mainland.
During weekdays, the island's manager and one other staff person are on the island and are available as a resource.
www.privateislandsonline.com /breakwaterisland.htm   (647 words)

  
 Gabriola Island Gabriola Island, British Columbia (Cities)
On the north end of the island is Gabriola Sands Provincial Park, known for its expansive beaches.
On the south end of the island is Drumbeg Provincial Park, with a sandy beach.
The history of the island is interpreted at the Gabriola Museum.
www.ohwy.com /bc/g/gabriola.htm   (157 words)

  
 Gabriola Island Chamber Of Commerce - Home
Find Gabriola's special places, her parks and beaches and beauty spots, artist studios to visit, interesting events, where to find Gabriola's best eateries, pubs and cappuccino on our jewel of an island.
Community Gabriola is an active, vibrant community with varied community programs that will teach you, involve you, pamper you and challenge you.
Gabriola Chamber of Commerce members are identified by the Gabriola Island Chamber logo.
www.gabriolaisland.org /GICC/home.htm   (549 words)

  
 Discover Gabriola - Home Page
On Gabriola Island, you will find a slow-paced approach to living the good life in an uncommonly beautiful area.
Gabriola Island — is a haven with a bountiful supply of very talented artists and artisans, Gabriola is often referred to as "Isle of the Arts".
Island living is a very special experience for vacationing, retirement, or as a location for your business.
www.discovergabriola.com   (221 words)

  
 The Rustic Paw, Gabriola Island Bed and Breakfast   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Gabriola Island is one of the Gulf Islands located off the coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
The island boasts many wonderfully talented artisans and craftspeople, some of whom will welcome you to their studios.
Gabriola is accessible by a vehicle and foot passenger ferry from Nanaimo.
www.rusticpaw.com /gabriola.html   (318 words)

  
 Gabriola: Petroglyph Island   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Gabriola Island located in the Strait of Georgia off Vancouver Island and Nanaimo, is a major site of ancient west coast Native petroglyph rock carvings.
The petroglyphs of Gabriola Island are some of the most unique rock carvings in the world - unique in artistic design, subject matter and location.
As well as an in-depth look at the petroglyphs of Gabriola Island, the authors discuss petroglyphs in general as to their locations, carving methods, dating techniques and the possible reasons for their existence.
www.rock-art.com /books/bently2.htm   (201 words)

  
 BC Ferry: Nanaimo/Gabriola Island, British Columbia, Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
If you are travelling up or down Vancouver Island's east coast, it is well worth considering squeezing in a quick side trip to Gabriola Island.
Gabriola Island boasts magnificent sandstone formations, petroglyphs in their original settings and replicas for rubbing at the Museum.
Each of these islands is a world unto itself, each with its own history, culture and colourful characters - each island deserves at least a day or two for exploring.
www.britishcolumbia.com /transport/details.asp?id=15   (161 words)

  
 Nanaimo and Gabriola Island : Regions in Brief | Frommers.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Sandwell Provincial Park is one of Gabriola's nicest beaches and picnic areas, with paths leading through old-growth forests and to views of the Entrance Island lighthouse.
At the southern end of Gabriola is Silva Bay, a marina resort featuring an ambitious new restaurant and pub.
Gabriola Island and the area around Nanaimo are rich in prehistoric petroglyph rock carvings.
www.frommers.com /destinations/nanaimoandgabriolaisland/1251010043.html   (818 words)

  
 Gabriola Island British Columbia dating agency   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Gabriola Island British Columbia dating service that organizes matchmaking parties in local bars allowing singles to quickly meet new people on dates.
Gabriola Island British Columbia Match Makerinterview and a questionaire to bring together prospective partners.
Gabriola Island British Columbia dating service dedicated to providing social contacts for people with physical and mental disabilities.
dating.matchmakerintros.com /profiles/3902.html   (347 words)

  
 BC Parks - Drumbeg Provincial Park, Gabriola Island, Gulf Islands, British Columbia
Drumbeg Provincial Park is one of three provincial parks on Gabriola Island, situated at the east end of the island overlooking Gabriola Passage.
Gabriola Passage, the small passage between the Strait of Georgia and the Gulf Islands is very popular with recreational boaters.
To the south of Drumbeg Park is Valdes Island, less than 250 metres across tricky Gabriola Passage.
www.gabriolaislandbc.com /ParksAndTrails/Parks/details?ID=509   (392 words)

  
 Gabriola
Gabriola Island is one of the Gulf islands situated in the Georgia Strait between Vancouver and Vancouver Island.
This sandstone island is unusual in that erosion has produced singular formations in the stone.
Gabriola has three shopping centres, doctor, dentist, marinas and many dining and wining places.
www.naomiwakan.com /nw_gabriola.html   (215 words)

  
 Gabriola Island British Columbia personals service   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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Gabriola Island British Columbia Social groups, dating spots, single parents, places to meet, where to find personals ads.
Gabriola Island British Columbia Free personals, advice on writing personal ads, chat rooms, and singles dating services.
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 Gabriola Island - Updated  Some more BC Forums, Canada
I was disappointed by one missing picture that would have really encompassed the nature of Gabriola for all those who have never been....Try to get a pic of one of those rusty old fl smoke spewing cars with "Save the Environment" bumpersticker and a pot smoking hippie behind the wheel.
Gabriola is one of the most friendly places I know of.
We have a large number of potters, sculpters, and painters on the island There are certainly some fabulous Summer homes of obviously wealthy people, as well as the odd "single-wide" with a view, most are average houses that you would find on the lower mainland.
www.etches.net /cgi-bin/talkon/Blah.cgi?b=NBNews,m=1075230748,s=15   (1384 words)

  
 BC Parks - Sandwell Provincial Park, Lock Bay, Gabriola Island, British Columbia
Access to Gabriola Island is by a 20-minute ferry trip from Nanaimo on Vancouver Island to Descanso Bay on Gabriola Island.
Other parks worth visiting on Gabriola Island are the nearby Drumbeg Provincial Park and Gabriola Sands Provincial Park.
Multi-day kayaking trips to the Gulf Islands, the central coast of BC, and the Queen Charlotte Islands; Sailing and coastal exploration of the central coast, the Queen Charlotte Islands, and Alaska; Whale watching in Johnstone Strait; Grizzly and Spirit bear viewing, and canoeing on the Bowron Lakes in the Cariboo.
www.britishcolumbia.com /ParksAndTrails/Parks/details?ID=529   (328 words)

  
 Gabriola Island, The Gulf Islands Guide
Gabriola Island is only a short hop by ferry from Nanaimo, but it is worlds away from the bustle of the mid-island city.
Gabriola has a rich cultural life with folk art, crafts, and a literary community that "island time" seems to promote.
There are three provincial parks on the island with a variety of beaches to explore.
www.gulfislandsguide.com /islands/gabriola.htm   (307 words)

  
 Nanaimo Real Estate & Gabriola Island Real Estate Realtors Listings
This property is located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in a park like setting in the exclusive Whalebone area of Gabriola Island which has five community waterfront parks.
Gabriola Island is one of the Gulf Islands and is a short ferry trip from the City of Nanaimo, located on central Vancouver Island.
A short walk from the Gabriola ferry on the Nanaimo side is a connection to downtown Vancouver via a passenger ferry.
www.members.shaw.ca /nanaimo-gabriola-realestate   (578 words)

  
 Gabriola Island BC Real Estate for sale by owner
While I only used a word ad and directed people who inquired to my own web page, I would probably use a photo ad if I were to do it again as this seems to be a very effective medium for the price.
Cottage on quiet cul-de-sac in desirable area of Gabriola Island.
Beautiful 5 acres in south end of island, close to marinas, seaport, easy access from main road, fertile soil, partly forest, partly rocky, large pond, driveway, building site cleared.
www.bchomesforsale.com /homes_in_gabriola.htm   (356 words)

  
 Gabriola Island British Columbia - House for Rent suitable for Writer/Poet/Painter/Nature Lovers.
Gabriola Island British Columbia - House for Rent suitable for Writer/Poet/Painter/Nature Lovers.
GABRIOLA ISLAND is a warm community offering many amenities and activities.There are two medical Doctors, a Dentist, Fire and Ambulance as well as shopping markets for groceries, pharmacy, liquor, hardware, building supplies, restaurants and many others.
People living on Gabriola come from many walks of life.
consumersgo.to /gabriola.html   (352 words)

  
 Ciity Guide to Gabriola Island, British Columbia, Canada
The eastern point of the Island was named Punta de Gaviola, meaning "seagull point" by Spanish explorer Jose Maria Narvaez.
It was later known as Punta de Gaviola, and eventually the whole Island became Gabriola.
Island is host to a number of parks, shopping areas, a museum, golf course and boat landing
www.gonorthwest.com /bc/Islands/Gabriola/Gabriola-Island.htm   (203 words)

  
 Gabriola Island Vacation Rentals in British Columbia - Welcome to the Round House at Seameadows Estate from Vacation ...
Sea Meadows is a 21 acre estate on the Queen of the Gulf Islands ~ Gabriola Island.
setting) Gabriola is just a 20 minute ferry ride from Nanaimo, and once on the island, Sea Meadows is less than a mile from the ferry dock.
If you are interested in "Welcome to the Round House at Seameadows Estate", a Gabriola Island Cottage / Chalet / Cabin, click here to send them an email.
www.vacationhomes.com /19382   (1059 words)

  
 Gabriola Island British Columbia online friends message center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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 Gabriola Island Memorial Cairn
In November 1994 all the known island ex-service veterans, about 45, were contacted by telephone and invited to meet at a local hall to discuss the possibility of erecting a monument.
Since only a handful of island veterans were members of service organizations, such as, the Royal Canadian Legion and the Royal Canadian Naval Association and since there was no Gabriola Island veterans' organization, it was decided that the project funding would be by individual donations from veterans, and the sale of "Canada Remembers" lapel pins.
The program was sent for printing and the Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department offered to hose down the roadway and paths around the Cairn two days before the ceremony.
www.cdli.ca /monuments/bc/gabriol.htm   (830 words)

  
 Nanaimo Vacation Rental in nearby Gabriola Island Canada [ahaGO]
Gabriola lsland offers a local theatre company, biweekly farmer's market, golfing, fishing, kayaking, horseback riding, biking, hiking, diving, artist studios, restaurants, pubs, musical performances, etc. Nightly rates: $135 to $200CDN.
From Nanaimo, it is a pleasant 20 minute ferry ride to Gabriola Island.
Yet rush hour is driving from one end of the Island to the other and passing 10 cars.
www.ahago.com /home-exchange?ID=CLA418R001&showPic=Yes   (462 words)

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