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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! Imagine the stereotypical Gulf Island hippies and hillbillies of course, but also a lot of happy retired people with money, riding bikes.

Gabriola Island is about the size of Manhattan (but with 0.3% of the population). Compared to Vancouver, It's warm and dry and has more gardening days per year. 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.

The 2023-2024 "Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act" (foreign buyers ban) does NOT apply to Gabriola, which means that non-Canadians ARE allowed to purchase real estate on Gabriola Island.

Yes, there is good internet service here!

Homes & Lots for Sale on Gabriola

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255 Ricardo Rd, Gabriola Island

$1,200,000

255 Ricardo Rd, Gabriola Island

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,669 SqFt 16,553 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 987888

Royal Regal Realty Ltd Richmond

215 Easthom Rd, Gabriola Island

$1,999,000

215 Easthom Rd, Gabriola Island

5 Beds 3 Baths 1,552 SqFt 442,570 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 987616

RE/MAX of Nanaimo

379 Hemlock Ave, Gabriola Island

$639,000

379 Hemlock Ave, Gabriola Island

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,056 SqFt 18,731 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 986241

eXp Realty (NA)

Lt 2 Taylor Bay Rd, Gabriola Island

$299,000

Lt 2 Taylor Bay Rd, Gabriola Island

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt 23,523 SqFt Lot Land MLS® # 986233

Real Broker

950 Carmen Cres, Gabriola Island

$599,000

950 Carmen Cres, Gabriola Island

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,000 SqFt 18,731 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 986222

Real Broker

2645 Islands View Dr, Gabriola Island

$1,099,000

2645 Islands View Dr, Gabriola Island

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,568 SqFt 30,928 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 985411

Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty Gabriola

817 Valli Pl, Gabriola Island

$800,000

817 Valli Pl, Gabriola Island

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,414 SqFt 26,572 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 978928

Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty Gabriola

1640 Ferne Rd, Gabriola Island

$1,549,000

1640 Ferne Rd, Gabriola Island

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,823 SqFt 228,255 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 985293

eXp Realty (NA)

51 Malaspina Dr, Gabriola Island

$1,545,000

51 Malaspina Dr, Gabriola Island

1 Bed 1 Bath 805 SqFt 12,633 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 985323

RE/MAX of Nanaimo

1831 Oyster Way, Gabriola Island

$837,900

1831 Oyster Way, Gabriola Island

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,766 SqFt 22,216 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 985193

Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty (NanIsHwyN)

1887 Garland Dr, Gabriola Island

$779,900

1887 Garland Dr, Gabriola Island

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,579 SqFt 35,720 SqFt Lot Single Family Detached MLS® # 985091

RE/MAX of Nanaimo

Lt 34 Pat Burns Ave, Gabriola Island

$349,000

Lt 34 Pat Burns Ave, Gabriola Island

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt 28,750 SqFt Lot Land MLS® # 984756

Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty Gabriola

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