Activitity and Art on Gabriola Island

There's no shortage of outdoor activities as this community has sailing, boating, sea kayaking, fishing, diving, cycling, golfing and camping.  Plenty to do!

Also, Gabriola seems to come alive at this time of year.  In the spring there are a number of festivals and events going on.  This extends through the summer and into the fall.

August 16 to 18 is the Theatre Festival on Gabriola Island.  It is a celebration of arts in the community.  There will be live theatre, Street Art Market, Street Fair, musicians, and much more.

Gabriola is believed to have one of the highest density of artists in any community in Canada.  October 12 through to October 14th, the 17th Annual Gabriola Studio Tour takes place.  More than forty artists are opening their studios to the public.  I have looked at the Tour brochure and am impressed by the variety of art to be included.  Everything from paintings, fused-glass, ceramic, pottery, jewellery, photographs,  art quilts and textile art, wood-works, unique leather purses,

Plus there is a market every Saturday at this time of the year.  You can find fresh baked pies, bread, organic fresh produce, vegetables, honey, home-made jam, jewellery and all sorts of other goodies.