Gabriola is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gabriola has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gabriola in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 68 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 6.1″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Gabriola, with an average rainfall of 1″.
When flying to Gabriola, you’ll arrive at Nanaimo Harbour (ZNA), which is located 4 miles from the city center.
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Gabriola, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Gabriola to Bellingham takes 1h 53m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $25 for a 4h 00m trip.
Another option to get to Gabriola is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 34 miles from Gabriola. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gabriola, including Amtrak, BC Ferries Connector and Rider Express. From Seattle, the bus ride to Gabriola takes 165 miles and will cost you around $100. From Victoria, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 211 miles.
Expect to pay $5.34 per gallon in Gabriola (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $64.05 and $85.40.