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The most "untouched" Gulf Islands are those which aren't directly accessible from mainland BC. Access to "Gabe" is via vehicle ferry from downtown Nanaimo; the crossing takes about 25 minutes and runs throughout the day.
Gabriola Island is a huge space with only about 4000 residents, though this number increases during the tourist season. There are amazing parks on the shores and among the hills of this island. And a great community vibe! Picture the hippies of course, but also a lot of happy older people riding bikes.
Gabriola Island is about the size of Manhattan but with 0.3% of the population. It's warmer and dryer and has more gardening days per year than Vancouver does. It has 77 more frost-free days per year than Toronto! As you can imagine, this means GARDENS and farmers markets and tours of galleries and artisans' studios. There's also golf, boating - several marinas and boat launches, as well as good beaches to launch your smaller craft.
Land development policies on Gabriola are more rural, of course. You can't usually build multiple dwelling spaces on a single lot under 2.0 hectares (4.94 acres). Similarly, 2 hectares is usually the smallest that a new lot (created by subdivision) may be. There are many residential lots on the island which are less than one acre, but those were likely created through density transfers and are grandfathered.
Yes, there is good internet service here!
Homes & Lots for Sale on Gabriola
New
$895,000
930 Pat Burns Ave, Gabriola Island
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,529 SqFt
18,296 SqFt Lot
Single Family Detached
MLS® # 919524
RE/MAX of Nanaimo
$399,900
569 Wildwood Cres, Gabriola Island
0
Beds
0
Baths
0 SqFt
49,659 SqFt Lot
Land
MLS® # 919233
Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Nan)
$575,000
1288 Harrison Way, Gabriola Island
3
Beds
4
Baths
1,633 SqFt
18,731 SqFt Lot
Single Family Detached
MLS® # 919143
Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)
$249,000
Lot 40 Clamshell Dr, Gabriola Island
0
Beds
0
Baths
0 SqFt
26,136 SqFt Lot
Land
MLS® # 919006
Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty Gabriola
$2,500,000
215 Easthom Rd, Gabriola Island
5
Beds
3
Baths
1,552 SqFt
442,570 SqFt Lot
Single Family Detached
MLS® # 919049
RE/MAX of Nanaimo
$499,000
1835 Sea Urchin End, Gabriola Island
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,047 SqFt
29,186 SqFt Lot
Single Family Detached
MLS® # 919007
Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty Gabriola
$899,000
711 Carr Blvd, Gabriola Island
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,807 SqFt
16,553 SqFt Lot
Single Family Detached
MLS® # 918691
PG Direct Realty Ltd.
$999,000
↓ $101,000
2420 South Rd, Gabriola Island
2
Beds
1
Bath
400 SqFt
983,585 SqFt Lot
Single Family Detached
MLS® # 918411
RE/MAX of Nanaimo
$720,000
896 Canso Rd, Gabriola Island
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,420 SqFt
20,038 SqFt Lot
Manufactured Home
MLS® # 918008
RE/MAX of Nanaimo
$599,900
865 Canso Rd, Gabriola Island
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,630 SqFt
45,303 SqFt Lot
Single Family Detached
MLS® # 917628
Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty Gabriola
$1,668,000
921 Pat Burns Ave, Gabriola Island
4
Beds
4
Baths
3,068 SqFt
24,830 SqFt Lot
Single Family Detached
MLS® # 917073
eXp Realty
$425,000
865 Sharie Rd, Gabriola Island
0
Beds
0
Baths
0 SqFt
18,296 SqFt Lot
Land
MLS® # 917098
Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty Gabriola
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