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Community

Emergency services, community organizations, and island resources

Safety

Emergency Services

Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance)

911

For all emergencies, dial 911

Gabriola RCMP

250-247-8333

Non-emergency police services. English only.

Website

Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department

250-247-9225

730 Church Street. Volunteer fire department serving the island community.

BC Hydro (Power Outages)

1-888-769-3766

Report power outages or check the outage map online.

Website
Organizations

Community Organizations

Gabriola Chamber of Commerce

Supporting local businesses and economic development. Maintains the business directory and advocates for the island's commercial community.

Tourism Gabriola (Hello Gabriola)

Visitor information, tourism promotion, and community economic development. Operates the Visitor Centre at #6 – 480 North Road.

Islands Trust — Gabriola

Local government body responsible for land use planning and environmental protection in the Islands Trust Area.

GaLTT (Land & Trails Trust)

Maintaining and protecting Gabriola's 170+ km of trails and natural areas. Publishes trail maps and organizes volunteer work parties.

Gabriola Co-op Radio

Community radio station broadcasting local news, music, island stories, and community announcements.

Gabriola Arts Council

Umbrella organization for the island's arts community. Organizes the annual Thanksgiving Studio Tour and other cultural events.

Gabriola Community Hall

Community gathering space hosting events, meetings, markets, and celebrations throughout the year.

Reference

Island Quick Reference

Visitor Centre

#6 – 480 North Road, Gabriola BC V0R 1X0

Visitor Centre Hours

Fri–Sat 10 AM – 2 PM (Closed Statutory Holidays)

Visitor Centre Phone

250-247-9332

Postal Code

V0R 1X0

Population

Approximately 4,000

Area

57.6 km² (22.2 sq mi)

Acknowledgment

Gabriola, Mudge and DeCourcy Islands recognize with gratitude that we are living, working and growing on the traditional and unceded territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation, whose stewardship of this land stretches back thousands of years.