For all you British Columbians and Canadians from afar, it’s the right time to have a Gabriola BnB Staycation. You likely are already buying Canadian at the grocery store. Not buying a Tesla. Worrying about your neighbours, the ones that put “U” in neighboUr. We at Silva Bay View BnB are doing the same. We also have quit Amazon. Don’t advertise on Meta and especially no longer use AirBnB to advertise and book. It’s all the small choices that we make as individuals that will have a big impact on the future of our great Country! Can’t wait to meet you and show you one of the greatest places in Canada.
Kayaking is amzing in the Fl;at Top Islands.Drumbeg Park has beatiful walking trailsGabriolabnb walks include going to see theHighland cowsSurrounded by OceanBeautiful rainbows Summer Music FestivalsSpring BlossomsA king size bed at Gabriola Island Bed and BreakfastFour Piece BathView from Bed at Silva Bay View BnB of the Flat Top Islands
Because of the Fabulous weather there is no bad time to visit Gabriola Island. Plan ahead as when the tourist season hits, it’s often too late. Generally we start getting bookings in January for all the weekends in the summer. Book your Gabriola BnB staycation today!
We are so excited after launching Silva Bay View on July 5th of 2024 to be nominated as the Best New Business On Gabriola. Our boutique BnB has been really well received.
Was it because of all the amenities? Or maybe the fantastic view from the king size bed.
All the new businesses are worthy of this award but Silva Bay View BnB is the only Bed and Breakfast, or accommodation with this honour.Here we are on Google Maps with 5 Star rating ! Note: This a an off season price through Booking.com
All the new businesses are worthy of this award but Silva Bay View BnB is the only Bed and Breakfast, or accommodation with this honour.
What Makes Silva Bay View a best New Business on Gabriola
High quality, high thread count white linens and towels. Smart TV with free wifi and USB charging. Stellar view of Silva Bay from Bed with a Nepresso Vertuo Coffee machine. Private 4 pc bath and private coded entrance. Did I mention the lovely fir wood floors in a large 20 x 12 foot main room, black out drapes, spare fold out couch…
Gabriola Island Accommodation can be hard to find in the high season
Gabriola is an Island of 4,500 residents that can swell to 8,000 in the summer. Don’t be disappointed when looking for Gabriola Island accommodation by waiting too long to book. Silva Bay View will take a deposit to reserve your dates. Even when they are months away. To confirm you reservation we require full payment in advance.
If booking through an online site such as Airbnb or Booking.com is your preference you can do that also. We try to keep our website price about the same before you pay the Airbnb commission.
A beautiful ocean view BnB on Gabriola Island looking out over Silva Bay. If you prefer a private, clean bed & breakfast, on Gabriola Island, book now as we fill up fast starting in February each year. Spectacular views and sunrises await you! Enjoy the sights & sounds of the west coast from the comfort of your room. Listen to the wind in the trees and watch otters, seals, and bald eagles while you enjoy a morning coffee.
But wait, If you are lucky you might even see a pod of Killer Whales cruising through the bay. Yes we’re located in a private setting near Silva Bay, Silva Bay View is the perfect Gabriola island accommodation. Tastefully decorated and equipped with everything you need for a worry free getaway.
There are over 20 sailing times a day from Nanaimo Harbour to Descanso Bay on Gabriola Island. See the schedule here. The route is first-come first-served and takes 20 minutes to get across. The last ferry leaves Gabriola Island at 10:30pm.
Gabriola History
Known as Petroglyph Island, a nickname acquired because of its wealth of ancient native stone carvings, Gabriola Island is one of the enchanting Gulf Islands of British Columbia.
The island’s name is derived from Punta de Gaviota (Cape Seagull), the name given by the Spanish to the southeastern part of the island in 1791. This name was later corrupted to Gaviola and later to Gabriola. Other island names dating back to Spanish exploration of the Strait of Georgia include Descanso Bay and Malaspina Galleries.
A pleasant rural setting of forested parks and quiet beaches, Gabriola’s residents enjoy a mild temperate climate, a relaxed lifestyle and a strong sense of community. Picturesque roads lead to sensational ocean views, and the sandstone shoreline can be walked almost indefinitely. The population is concentrated on the north and south ends of the island, with a friendly rivalry enjoyed between north and south islanders.
Silva Bay View Bed and Breakfast provides high quality Gabriola Island accommodation. Affordable and private! Accessed by a private key coded entrance it includes your own 4 piece bath. Other amenities are wifi, TV, fold out couch, fridge and of course breakfast.
A view looking back into the BnB room. behind you is a view of Silva Bay.
Gabriola Island Accommodation can be hard to find in the high season
Gabriola is an Island of 4,500 residents that can swell to 8,000 in the summer. Don’t be disappointed when looking for Gabriola Island accommodation by waiting too long to book. Silva Bay View will take a deposit to reserve your dates. Even when they are months away. To confirm you reservation we require full payment in advance.
If booking through an online site such as Airbnb or Booking.com is your preference you can do that also. We try to keep our website price about the same before you pay the Airbnb commission.
Situated on Gabriola Island, Silva Bay View BnB features accommodation with spa facilities. This property offers access to a balcony, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. The property offers a shuttle service and features a garden and picnic area. The bed and breakfast features a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are available in the bed and breakfast. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Gabriola, like snorkelling, cycling and canoeing. If you would like to discover the area, hiking is possible in the surroundings. Silva Bay Water Aerodrome Airport is 1 km from the property.
No detail is overlooked at this Gabriola Bed n Breakfast. A charming and upscale place to stay. King bed with view of Silva Bay. Continental breakfast included.
Bright, spacious private room that’s perfect for a getaway weekend. Lovely king bed looks out on Silva Bay. A fold out couch allows you to bring your child. (Children under 12 are free). We supply a continental breakfast. Items include granola, yogurt, baking, fruit and quiche. The house is located in a heritage orchard of apples, plums, pears and various fruit bushes.
Guest access
Guests have their own private room and 4 pc bath. The room is spacious with a sitting area and breakfast nook. The private entrance has a small deck with a bay view. The room is separate from the main house.
Path to to the room.
During your Gabriola Bed n Breakfast stay
There is no need to interact with the hosts. If you choose all communication can be done by text. If you enjoy chatting and learning about the island and it amenities your host Dave is available for interaction.
Other things to note
My wife had a basic level of Spanish and ASL for hearing impaired guests needing this.
We also use Booking.com and Airbnb to be able to reach oit more customers.
Recently after being frustrated with Google Maps not properly listing Gabriola Bed and Breakfast we adjusted the name to be Silva Bay View BnBor Silva Bay View Bed and Breakfast. Nothing has changed other wise. Same great view from the kingside bed. A large room with beautiful Vancouver Island Fir hardwood floors. Many amenities including wifi, smart TV , Breakfast, fridge, dry bike storage and fold out twin couch. Quality linens, your own private 4 pc bath and private entrance with a coded lock. If you choose, you do not need to meet your hosts. A continental breakfast of baked goods, quiche, fruit, granola, instant porridge, yogurt, coffee/tea is placed in the room and fridge
This time of year(fall) is the most beautiful and pleasant time to be on Gabriola. Sunny days, gorgeous sunrises, leaves turning colour and very few tourists.
Sunrise from your window on Gabriola Island, looking out at Silva Bay
You can also find our property on Booking.com or at AirBnb . We endeavour to have competitive pricing if you book directly through our website. Note that both these companies have extra fees for using their service.
No detail is overlooked at this charming and upscale place to stay. King bed with view of Silva Bay. Continental breakfast included.
What is Silva Bay View BnB like?
Bright, spacious private room that’s perfect for a getaway weekend. Lovely king bed looks out on Silva Bay. A fold out couch allows you to bring your child. (Children under 12 are free). We supply a continental breakfast. Items include granola, yogurt, baking, fruit and quiche. The house is located in a heritage orchard of apples, plums, pears and various fruit bushes.
Guest access
Guests have their own private room and 4 pc bath. The room is spacious with a sitting area and breakfast nook. The private entrance has a small deck with a bay view. The room is separate from the main house.
During your stay
There is no need to interact with the hosts. If you choose all communication can be done by text. If you enjoy chatting and learning about the island and it amenities your host Dave is available for interaction.
Other things to note
My wife had a basic level of ASL for hearing impaired guests needing this.
Gabriola accommodation is often in short supply. To alleviate this situation and to provide a retirement sideline we opened a bed and breakfast. Silva Bay View BnB is situated in completely private section of our home. It features a king bed, private 4 pc bath, wifi, TV, continental breakfast and a great view of Silva Bay. Right from bed you can watch the ocean tides, sunrises or eagles and ravens playing on the wind as storms blow in.
We accept payment via e-transfer and Mastercard/Visa. Cash is possible.
E-transfer is to our info@gabrioabnb.com email, Credit Card by PayPal invoice
Refund Policy:
Full refund* for cancellations up to 30 days before check-in. If booked fewer than 30 days before check-in, full refund* for cancellations made within 48 hours of booking and at least 14 days before check-in. After that, 50% refund* up to 7 days before check-in. No refund after that.
*minus any bank fees – credit card transactions can have a 3% charge
Where is Silva Bay View Bed and Breakfast?
Gabriola Island Bed and Breakfast is situated a 5 minute walk from the Gulf Island Sea Plane terminal at Silva Bay Marina. Gabriola Bed and Breakfast is ideally situated for travellers to Gabriola from Vancouver International Airport(YVR) who are using the float plane to arrive. By car it’s a 15 minute drive on North Road from the Nanaimo – Gabriola Island Ferry Terminal.
Your Gabriola accommodation is waiting for you at Silva Bay View BnB. Comfy, clean, quiet and private.
Gabriola Island Hotels are not something we have. What Gabriola Island does have is one Motel, camping and several Bed and Breakfasts. Silva Bay View BnB is a new boutique Bed and Breakfast that has no surprises. Enjoy the king size bed with quality linen and towels. Wake up in a private large room with a wonderful view of Silva bay. This is where you want sleep when you visit Gabriola!
Silva Bay View is the name of a new B N B that opened July 2024. The owners are Dave and Melanie Teichroeb. Dave is just retiring from being a contractor. Melanie is the owner and practitioner of Gabriola Massage. The other thing Dave does allot is make music. He has been writing and recording for 30 years. Here is his website – davet.ca
A king size bed at Gabriola Island Bed and Breakfast
The cost is an easy on the wallet $200/night. Each stay also has $50 cleaning fee. Details here: Reservation and Cost
A wonderful View of Silva Bay from your king size bed!
Don’t go looking for Gabriola Island Hotels when Silva Bay View BnB is waiting for You
Gabriola Island is one of BC’s beautiful Gulf Islands.
Sometimes called “Isle of the Arts,” Gabriola Island is just a 20-minute ferry ride away from Nanaimo on Vancouver Island so it’s nice and easy to get to.
It’s a unique place to visit near Vancouver and it is home to over 200 artists and artisans and over 70 art galleries and studios.
But it’s not all about the art. Some of the best things to do on Gabriola Island include exploring the island’s expansive forests, peaceful bays and beaches, and hiking trails. It’s a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.
Yes you can go kayaking, paddle-boarding, and hiking to explore the unique caves that Gabriola Island is known for. You can even experience the phenomena of bioluminescence!
Gabriola Bed and Breakfast Joined Chamber Of Commerce recently. We opened in late June 2024 and started receiving booking immediately. we new how important it was to have a linking page up on the Gabriola Chamber of Commerce Site. They were so kind to create a page in their directory of Gabriola Accommodations. We are called Gabriola BnB after our website name www.gabriolabnb.com. We are located at 3117 North Road on Gabriola Island with a great view of Silva Bay
If you would like to enquire about booking or request certain dates we have a form to fill out here: Reservation Request
If you to make a general enquiry use this contact form: Contact
Gabriola Bed and Breakfast Joined Chamber Of Commerce
There are many fine Gabriola businesses that are part of the Gabriola Chamber of Commerce. Take the time to visit their website to learn more
Beaches & Parks
Beaches
Gabriola Island has more public beach access points than any other Gulf Island. No two beaches are the same!
Look for the “Public Access” yellow concrete blocks for beach access points around the island to find the beach closest to you.
Parks and Trails
Gabriola is home to three spectacular provincial parks and dozens of regional and community parks. Find out more about our vast network of trails from Gabriola Land and Trails Trust.
After spending 15 years on Gabriola Island my wife and I have started calling this place Fantasy Island. Fantasy Island Bed and Breakfast could have been the name for our B & B but unfortunately that would confuse it with Fantasy Island the 1978 TV show. So Gabriola Bed and Breakfast took the prize.
Situated a short twenty minute ferry ride from Nanaimo, or a twenty minute plane ride from Vancouver it is easy to get here. Yet, that short trip over separates you from the hustle and bustle. A quiet place of rural beauty and forrest awaits. Great beaches with oceanside walks. Numerous hiking and walking trails. Many parks to explore.
Drumbeg Park is 5 minutes away from “Fantasy Island Bed and Breakfast” AKA Gabriolabnb.com
Reason #1
Today I’ll talk about Drumbeg Provincial Park. One of three provincial parks on Gabriola Island, Drumbeg is a favourite spot for diving, hiking, nature viewing and picnicking. Overlooking scenic Gabriola Passage on the east end of the Island, Drumbeg offers excellent views of the Strait of Georgia and the Coast Mountains on the Mainland. The park contains a kilometre long sand and pebble beach with striking sandstone and conglomerate rock formations, which can be seen at low tide.
Natural Beauty
Did you know Drumbeg Park protects endangered Garry oak ecosystems. And undeveloped Douglas fir forest landscapes and a diverse marine zone. Species such as Bald eagles, Great Blue herons, harbour seals and American oystercatchers can be spotted here, along with a number of intertidal creatures. Underwater enthusiasts can dive from the shores of the park. Yes you can head out to Rogers reef by boat. Of course, you can still stay out of the strong currents that run through Gabriola Passage.
Gabriola Bed and Breakfast Joined Chamber Of Commerce