Getting to Gabriola is straightforward, you have a number of different methods to reach Gabriola and Nanaimo. You can drive from Victoria, catch a ferry or fly from Vancouver and mainland to Nanaimo. Anyway that you reach here, your sure to enjoy the surrounding scenery and natural beauty on the journey.

Nanaimo ferry to Gabriola Island  Approx 20 minutes

Ferry from Vancouver Horseshoe Bay to Nanaimo (Departure Bay)  Approx 1 hour 35 minutes.
 
Ferry from Tsawwassen (mainland) to Nanaimo (Duke Point) Approx  2 hours.

***** for an additional fee ferry reservations are available between the Mainland and Vancouver Island.     www.bcferries.ca.
 

Ferry from Vancouver downtown to Nanaimo harbour. Approx 80 minutes. www.harbourlynx.com

South Terminal at Vancouver International Airport to Silva Bay Gabriola Island: 15 minute flight. www.tofinoair.ca 

 Vancouver downtown to Nanaimo harbour a 15 minute flight. www.baxterair.com

Vancouver downtown to Nanaimo harbour a 15 minute flight. www.harbour-air.com
 

By car from Victoria to Nanaimo 1.5 to 2 hrs.