Gabriola travel guide
Gabriola Tourism | Gabriola Guide
You're Going to Love Gabriola
Gabriola is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gabriola has to offer.
When to visit Gabriola
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gabriola in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 68 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 6.1″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Gabriola, with an average rainfall of 1″.
How to Get to Gabriola
Plane
When flying to Gabriola, you’ll arrive at Nanaimo Harbour (ZNA), which is located 4 miles from the city center.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Gabriola, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Gabriola to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Everett, expect to pay about $34 for a 3h 09m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Gabriola is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 34 miles from Gabriola. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gabriola, including Rider Express, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Gabriola takes 70 miles and will cost you around $63. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $100 for a journey of 165 miles.
Airlines serving Gabriola
Where to stay in popular areas of Gabriola
Most booked hotels in Gabriola
Renting a car in Gabriola
Expect to pay $5.26 per gallon in Gabriola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $63.14 and $84.19.