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Gabriola Island (population: 4,500) is a 20min ferry ride from the Vancouver Island community of Nanaimo. Spanish explorers who settled the island in 1792 (Aboriginal people had been living in the area for thousands of years before that date) gave Gabriola its lyrical name. Like most Gulf Islands, Gabriola has a laid-back artistic community, with a passion for nature, and outdoor recreational activities. At Gabriola visit Malaspina Galleries, cave-like sandstone formations created by centuries of wave erosion. Hike through Descanso Bay Regional Park or Drumbeg Park. Explore ancient stone carvings at Petroglyph Park, the tidal pools at Brickyard Beach, and the sandstone beach path at Sandwell Provincial Park. Gabriola Island also features many art galleries and studios, a museum, a farmer's market, and farm and nurseries.
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