Gabriola, British Columbia Weather
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About Gabriola, British Columbia
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. It observes Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7). Postal code area: V9S.
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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Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Gabriola, Nanaimo Land District, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49.170833°N, 123.84722°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7) |
| Postal FSA | V9S |
| Area Code | 236, 250, 604, 672, 778 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
About This Gabriola, British Columbia Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Gabriola, British Columbia, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Gabriola includes coordinates 49.170833°N, 123.847220°W, situated in Nanaimo Land District. Postal FSA: V9S. Telephone area code: 236, 250, 604, 672, 778. Timezone: Pacific Time (UTC−8 / −7).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.