The small Gulf Island community of Gabriola Island is rich in artistic talent because many of the 4000+ local residents have escaped to the private settings to concentrate on their gifted talents and create some of the finest, unique BC west coast art of the area.

Gabriola Island is on the northern tip of the southern section of the Gulf Islands. Gabriola Island BC is a good destination for the outdoor enthusiast or for the secluded private retreat-type getaway. Activities on Gabriola are varied and plentiful with many coming to the Gulf Island to enjoy a getaway doing what they love best like kayaking, hiking, sailing, scuba diving, boating, bird watching and fishing

Gabriola Island has some shoreline beaches, some of which, are covered in sea shells, driftwood and pebbled sand. The area is a popular destination for kayakers, sailboats and pleasure crafts because of the many opportunities on the to take in some history when viewing any of the over 50 petroglyphs.

The carvers of the British Columbia west coast landscape, the wind and waves, have left an artistic impression in the natural gallery locally-named the Malaspina Galleries. Malaspina Galleries attracts visitors from around the world to view the cliffs and rock formations made of sandstone dominating the marine landscape of Gabriola Island and the surrounding areas. Picturesque, filled with eclectic personalities and unique art, great outdoors and friendly people. Gabriola Island leaves you breathless in anticipation of what's next to see and do.