GABRIOLA ISLAND VACATION RENTALS, BRITISH COLUMBIA |
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Outdoor Recreation in Gabriola Island |
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| Gabriola Island is surrounded by some of the best sailing grounds on BC coast and is ideal for traveling by water. It offers 45 km of shoreline for beach enthusiasts, kayakers, boaters and nature-lovers. A Gabriola Island vacation rental is perfect for sea kayakers and divers looking for some adrenaline pumping adventure and fun. |
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Hiking and Walking
Scuba Diving
Bird watching
Kayaking
Fishing
Cycling
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FEATURED VACATION RENTALS - GABRIOLA ISLAND, BC |
This 1BR waterfront Gabriola Island vacation rental is ideal for couples looking for a secluded retreat.
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Commune with nature and bask in the natural surroundings with this 1BR Gabriola Island vacation rental home.
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Set within a 21-acre oceanfront estate, this 4BR waterfront Gabriola Island vacation home is an ideal weekend hideout. More Info > | | |
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| Hiking and Walking |
| Gabriola is made for hikers as there are a number of interesting hiking trails that are spread across the central forests and the beaches. These trails offer you panoramic vistas across the various stunning topographies. You can also visit the site behind the United Church on South Road in case you have an interest in petroglyphs. |
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| Scuba Diving |
| The reefs, walls and fast currents around the Gabriola Island offer excellent underwater experiences. World class drop sites are available from coast and nearby sites, reachable by boat and air. |
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| Bird watching |
| Gabriola offers diverse opportunities for bird watching and you can see many water birds around the island during winter. Woodland, scrubs, hedgerow, a beach, a small lake and ponds provide different types of homes. Gabriolans take part in the annual Christmas bird count nest survey and bald eagle count. Birders are always on the lookout for Great Blue Herons, Bald Eagles and American Oystercatchers. |
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| Kayaking |
| The still waters to the southwest of the Island, offer an excellent area for kayaking with no wide open water subject to the buildup of large waves. Launch sites are available in plenty. |
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| Fishing |
| Gabriola Island offers excellent fishing for Chinook and Coho Salmon round the year. In winter and spring, Salmon fishing is done with down riggers while in summer and fall, salmon can be caught with jigging tempts. Underneath fish such as Yellow Eye Rockfish, Ling Cod, Rock Cod, and Sole are caught in season on the reef structure. Licenses are readily available. |
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| Cycling |
| Gabriola Island is an ideal place for cycling where families and small groups can at leisure ride along the beaches or through the hills while marveling at the immense natural beauty and spotting some rarest of bird and animal species. On your way, you can find plenty of rest places for a break to enjoy a picnic or have lunch at Silva Bay and proceed thereafter. In case you like to enjoy biking in the forest, a number of logging roads offer challenging terrain. |
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