Showcase the different parks and attractions of the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) which is consisted of Nanaimo, Lantzville, Parksville and Qualicum Beach. There are rarely, unseen and unheard of sites unknown even to some residents,tourists and visitors alike. This Blog is dedicated to Nature, Wildlife and Photography Enthusiasts from all walks of life.
This is a designated day-use only Park and there's no potable water available.
Gabriola Sands Provincial Park is located on the Northwest side of Gabriola Island on the isthmus dividing Taylor Bay and Pilot Bay. You can reach Gabriola Island via BC Ferries from Nanaimo on the Southern Vancouver Island, just a 20- minute ferry ride on the MV Quinsam. From the ferry terminal on Gabriola Island, turn left on Taylor Bay Road and follow until you see signs for Gabriola Sands Provincial Park, located on Decourcy Drive. The park is also accessible by boat. Gabriola Sands Provincial Park features two large sandy beaches and large manicured grassy lawns. This is a small day-use only park and proves to be a very popular local destination for swimming, picknicking and other sporting and special events. The park's two sandy beaches form an isthmus that divides Taylor Bay and Pilot Bay. This isthmus and sandy beach are relatively uncommon in the rocky Gulf Islands and provide important ecosystems for migratory and breeding shorebirds and various marine invertebrates that live in the sand. There is no potable water available in the park so it's a good idea to bring your own drinking water. It doesn't have a boat launch either. The nearest boat launch is located at Silva Bay Marina on Gabriola Island.
