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| Place | Gabriola |
| Type | Community |
| Province / Territory | British Columbia (BC) |
| Location | Nanaimo Land District |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 49.170833 |
| Longitude | -123.84722 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | V9S |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | JCVZY |
Gabriola is a community in Nanaimo Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a town. Gabriola is located at 49.1708°N, 123.8472°W.
Gabriola sits upon the Pacific coast, defined by a rugged topography that mirrors the shifting moods of the sea. It lies 6.6 km east of Nanaimo, BC (from Nanaimo, BC: bearing 83°T), and is situated 6.0 km north of Cedar. The land rises toward the heights of Cottle Hill, where the air grows sharp with the scent of salt and cedar, providing a vantage point over the Nanaimo River as it winds through the broader Nanaimo Land District. Beneath the canopy of the coastal forest, light lingers long and thin during the late afternoon, catching the mossy bark of trees that stand as quiet sentinels over the terrain. Inland, the presence of Hoggan Lake offers a stillness that contrasts with the restless tides, its surface acting as a dark, polished mirror for the overhanging boughs. The character of Gabriola reflects a history tied to the extraction of sandstone and the steady, persistent work of those who settled the shoreline. This industry once defined the local economy, leaving behind a legacy of craftsmanship that persists in the creative spirit of the residents today. Life on Gabriola moves in alignment with the ferry crossings, a cycle that dictates the arrivals and departures of the day while maintaining a deliberate focus on the local environment. Whether through the preservation of its Indigenous heritage or the quiet dedication to the arts, the people of Gabriola maintain a perspective shaped by the isolation and the immense, open horizon of the Pacific.
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Explore Gabriola, British Columbia, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 49.170833, -123.84722. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Gabriola includes the postal code (V9S), telephone area code (236, 250, 604, 672, 778). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Gabriola is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |