Some of the Provincial Parks, Hiking Trails, Viewpoints, Day Use Areas, Picnic Sites and Sandy Beaches on Gabriola Island, Gulf Islands, B.C, Canada.





	Descanso Bay Regional Park. A convenient and easily accessible destination for recreation and camping. There is a day use picnic area in the park. Some of the activities enjoyed while exploring the bays and coastline in the park include kayaking, swimming and fishing. [ more information ]
Brickyard Beach. From the rocky shoreline of the beach there are opportunities for birdwatching, wildlife viewing and marine views overlooking Mudge and the Pylades Islands. During low tides the ocean water recedes and reveals a land of tidal pools full of marine life like sea anemones, crabs and star fish. [ more information ]
Drumbeg Provincial Park. The park is a popular day use park with a long sandy beach measuring over 1 kilometre. The park is a popular gathering spot for many activities like hiking, beachcombing, birdwatching, kayaking, scuba diving, picnicking and sightseeing. [ more information ]
Gabriola Sands Provincial Park. The 6 hectare park features two sandy beaches, a picnic area and giant limestone rock formations. Some of the activities enjoyed in the park include picnicking, swimming, birdwatching, sightseeing, swimming and kayaking. [ more information ]
Orlebar Point. Just off the tip of Orlebar Point is Entrance Island. Located on Entrance Island is a lighthouse and some coast guard buildings. In the distance visitors can see the Coast Mountains. On the grounds of Orlebar Point are a few viewing benches and a day use area. [ more information ]
Sandwell Provincial Park. One of the more popular recreation destinations on Gabriola Island highlighted by a long sandy beach and plenty of marine views overlooking the Strait of Georgia. Some of the activities enjoyed in the park include picnicking, sightseeing, beachcombing, swimming and hiking. [ more information ]
50 Petroglyphs. There are over 50 petroglyphs on Gabriola Island. Some of the best petroglyphs are out by Jack Point, Lock Bay and Degnen Bay.
Berry Point Lookout. A sightseeing destination with marine and wildlife views. From the point are views of the lighthouse on Entrance Island.
Degnen Bay. Government wharf and petroglyphs. The bay is busy with marine traffic like sailboats, kayaks and fishing boats.
Malaspina Galleries. Amazing sandstone rock sculptures created from years of crashing ocean waves and west coast winds.
Silva Bay. Marine activity and beach activity destination. Moorage is available.

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