The area of Gabriola Island is 57.6 square kilometers.
Gabriola Island's population density is 70.3 people per square kilometer.
Gabriola Island is believed to have been named after Royal Navy captain and explorer, Broughton, who named it for his ship, the HMS "Gabriola."
October Ferry to Gabriola was created in 1970.
Census Canada says 100,000 people live in Nanaimo today, and about 150,000 live in the greater Nanaimo area, meaning Gabriola Island, and various islands surrounding nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum, Bowser, Cassidy, Cedar/Extention/Cinnibar.
Vancouver is located on the west coast of the province of British Columbia. The major island west of the mainland is Vancouver Island. However, there are many smaller islands located between Vancouver Island and the mainland such as Gabriola, Salt Spring, Galiano, and Texada Islands.
"Some of the most popular actives in Canada are to tour flying firefighting planes at Spourt Lake in Vancouver, kayak at Gabriola Island or visit the Vancouver Aquarium. You might also try to visit Dinosaur Provincial Park."
The area of Howell Island Conservation Area is 10.307 square kilometers.
The area of Island Lake Recreation Area is 16.187 square kilometers.
The area of Kapiti Island is 19.65 square kilometers.
The area of Phoenix Island is 3,940,000.0 square meters.
The area of Kadmat Island is 3,120,000.0 square meters.
The area of Motukaramarama Island is 100,000.0 square meters.