LOCAL INFORMATION

Silva Bay and Gabriola Island activities, events, and travel info. Helpful links to make your stay more enjoyable

Our Innkeepers can tell you more about our island's activities and events. Below, we've noted places and activities that are in walking distance of the Inn or further afield, and which are available all year or summer only.

• Gabriola

  • Gabriola Chamber of Commerce

    Links and other information about Gabriola restaurants, shopping, attractions, accommodations, parks, trails, markets, beaches and a calendar of community events.

  • Gabriola Online Directory
  • Gabriola Museum

    Maps, natural and human history

• How to Get Here

  • Directions to the Inn
  • Gabriola Ferry Schedule Current as of 11-09-16
  • Gabriola Taxi (1 250 247 0049)
  • Gabriola Ferry Cam

    (Real-time web cam of ferry line-up to get off- Island)

  • Gulf Island Seasplanes:  Gulfislandseasplanes.com

  • (Direct flights, Vancouver Airport to Silva Bay)

  • Nanaimo Transit

    (City Bus)

  • BC Ferries

    Mainland to Vancouver Island

  • Float Plane Service

    Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo

  • Bus Service

    Vancouver to Nanaimo

  • Gabriola Bus:  Gertie  http://gabriolacommunitybus.com/
    

• Silva Bay

  • Silva Bay Kayak Adventures

    Kayak trips, eco-tours, sailing adventures from the Inn dock (On site. Summer only)

  • Rent a scooter or moutain bike at Pages Resort and Marina and explore the Island
  • Learn how to make your own cheese!
    

    For a truly unique and memorable experience spend a day with Paula learning how to hand craft your own artisan cheese.  Book a cheese making class in your suite at the Inn for your friends and family or go to Paula's home on the island and enjoy a day of crafting your own cheeses complete with wine pairings!  Visit http://maddacres.ca to design your own unique day!

  • Reflexology at the Inn!  Barbara McIntosh of Barefoot Healing can pamper you right here at the Inn, contact her at [email protected]
  • Silver Blue Fishing Charters

    Fishing Charters. From the Silva Bay Resort Marina.  Fly and Fish Package:  http://silverbluecharters.com/fly-n-fish.php

  • Access Diving

    Dive Charters and Day Tours. From the Silva Bay Resort Marina.

  • Silva Bay Pub
    

    Restaurant, pub, laundry, and liquor store located next door

  • Friends of Silva Bay

    Waterbirds and nearshore ecosystems identification guides

• Boating Information

  • Marine Weather, Entrance Island Lightstation
  • Silva Bay Tide Tables
  • Gabriola Island Area 17-Rockfish Conservation Area Map