gabriola island is one of the Gulf Islands in the Strait of Georgia, in British Columbia (BC), Canada. Gabriola lies about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) east of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, to which it is linked by a 20-minute ferry trip from Nanaimo harbour. It has a land area of about 57.6 square kilometres (22.2 sq mi) and a resident population of slightly more than 4,000. Gabriola is endowed with public beaches and forests, and has an established community spread around the island. On the island, housing, roads, shopping centres, restaurants, a library, an elementary school, and a museum are found. Its cultural life includes annual festivals related to art, poetry, gardens, music, boating, and fishing. The Gabriola Arts Council hosts three large annual events: the Isle of the Arts Festival (in April), Gabriola Theatre Festival (in August) and Thanksgiving Studio Tour (in October). These events, plus many more, feature the wide range of artistic talents held on gabriola island, making it the "Isle of the Arts".

gabriola island is located in the Strait of Georgia, between Vancouver Island and the Mainland of British Columbia. It is about 8 km long and 5 km wide, with a population of about 4,500 people. The island is mostly rural, with a few small villages. The main industries are fishing, farming, and tourism.

The island has a temperate climate, with mild winters and warm summers. There is a lot of rainfall, especially in the winter months. The vegetation is mostly evergreen trees and shrubs, with some grasslands in the lower elevations.

The island is a popular tourist destination, with many beaches, parks, and hiking trails. There are also several art galleries and studios, as well as a few wineries.

gabriola island is located in the Strait of Georgia, off the east coast of Vancouver Island. It is about 10 km long and 5 km wide, with a population of about 4,500. The island is known for its artists, musicians and writers, and its natural beauty, with its forests, beaches and marine life. Gabriola is a popular tourist destination, with many bed and breakfasts, restaurants and shops. There are also several festivals held on the island each year, including the Gabriola Arts Festival, the Gabriola Jazz and Blues Festival and the Gabriola Fall Fair.