With a population of 6,821, Gibsons is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Gibsons deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Drift Cafe & Bistro (546 Gibsons Way) and Chasters Restaurant (1532 Ocean Beach Esplanade) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gibsons in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 8.4″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Gibsons, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
Although Gibsons doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vancouver Coal Harbour (CXH), which is located 19 miles from Gibsons.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Gibsons, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Gibsons to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $37 for a 4h 00m trip.
Another option to get to Gibsons is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 19 miles from Gibsons. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gibsons, including Quick Shuttle, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Seattle, the bus ride to Gibsons takes 195 miles and will cost you around $47. From Kamloops, the ticket costs about $72 for a journey of 260 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Gibsons Garden Hotel and The Cedars Inn Hotel & Convention Centre.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Gibsons (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Gibsons is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 25% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.