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The seasonal campfire ban is in effect. Full list of regulations on the Gabriola Fire web site.


The 2025 Cultivate 2025 Cultivate Performing and Arts Festival took place this past weekend at the Gabriola Commons, hosted by the Gabriola Arts Council.
Derek Kilbourn, Gabriola Sounder photo
Islands Trust mandate debated in court, and at Trust Council
Emily Carson-Apstein, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder Since its creation in 1974, the Islands Trust has been mandated to “preserve and protect” the unique natural environment of the gulf islands. The seventies were a time of rapid development in...
Somerset arsonist sentenced, released on time served
Macleod served over two years, while awaiting sentencingSounder News Nathan Macleod, found guilty after breaking into a home at Somerset Farm and lighting it on fire, has been released from jail, having served his jail time while awaiting sentencing. On October 7,...
Mandated housing report “may cause harm” to communities
Emily Carson-Apstein, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola SounderThe Islands Trust has completed a Housing Needs Report as mandated by the province of British Columbia. The provincial government is collecting and processing Housing Needs Reports from every...
BCF prohibits EVs from being towed onto ships
Derek Kilbourn Sounder News Electric vehicle (EV) owners have reason to worry about what they will have to do if they find their vehicle requires repairs off Gabriola or other islands in BC. BC Ferries is not allowing tow trucks carrying non-operational EVs to board...

Ferry delays on Thursday last week saw the ferry line extend down Ivory Way, with drivers having to make choices about whether to cross the yellow line to continue towards ferry hill on Taylor Bay Rd.
Derek Kilbourn, Gabriola Sounder photo
Islands Trust mandate debated in court, and at Trust Council
Emily Carson-Apstein, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola Sounder Since its creation in 1974, the Islands Trust has been mandated to “preserve and protect” the unique natural environment of the gulf islands. The seventies were a time of rapid development in...
Mandated housing report “may cause harm” to communities
Emily Carson-Apstein, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Gabriola SounderThe Islands Trust has completed a Housing Needs Report as mandated by the province of British Columbia. The provincial government is collecting and processing Housing Needs Reports from every...
BCF prohibits EVs from being towed onto ships
Derek Kilbourn Sounder News Electric vehicle (EV) owners have reason to worry about what they will have to do if they find their vehicle requires repairs off Gabriola or other islands in BC. BC Ferries is not allowing tow trucks carrying non-operational EVs to board...
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6:20am •
7:05am Mon-Fri only
7:35am • Except Sundays
8:10am
8:45am •
9:20am
9:55am •
10:35am
11:15am •
11:50am
1:10pm •
1:45pm
2:20pm •
2:55pm
3:30pm •
4:05pm
4:40pm •
5:15pm
5:55pm • Except Wed (DG)
7:05pm •
8:15pm •
9:55pm •
11:00pm • Except Wed
Leave Nanaimo
5:45am • Mon-Fri only
6:55am • Except Sundays
7:35am Except Sundays
8:10am •
8:45am
9:20am •
9:55am
10:35am • Except Wed (DG)
11:15am
11:50am •
1:10pm
1:45pm •
2:20pm
2:55pm •
3:30pm
4:05pm •
4:40pm
5:20pm •
6:30pm •
7:40pm •
9:25pm •
10:30pm • Except Wed
11:30pm •
• Sailings are Island Kwigwis.
Sailings with no dot are Island Gwawis.
DG: These are Dangerous Goods sailings.
No other passengers permitted.

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