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Canadian West Coast BnB

Silva Bay View is a boutique BnB. Located on Gabriola Island in BC. An ideal Canadian West Coast BnB to spend you holiday time and your money. Are you reading the sides of boxes and wondering who you’re sending your Canadian dollars to while shopping? Likely you feel the same when planning a holiday. Contact us today to book you holiday: Silva Bay View BnB

Why A Canadian West Coast BnB?

It’s no secret that the West Coast Of Canada has the best weather. And yes we have whales, seals, eagles, otters, sea lions, great salmon fishing and seafood. But that’s not best part. It’s the healthy environment and stunning landscapes alway in sight. Snow capped mountains, ocean bays and rainforest are the backdrop to whatever activities you love to do. Maybe a simple beach walk and picnic. And yes, swimming, always lots of swimming.

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Eroded sandtone formations along the shore in Drumbeg Park on Gabriola Island

Or perhaps mountain biking or stand up paddle-boarding? If you’re a night owl there is also endless events to entertain and fill you time.

Concert On The Green, Road Poets, Dave Teichroeb

Here’s 2 links by travel bloggers

Mashed Potatoes

Lacarmina Travel Bloggers

From Wikipedia

Gabriola Island is one of the Gulf Islands in the Strait of Georgia in British Columbia (BC), Canada. It is about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) east of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, to which it is linked by a 20-minute ferry service. It has a land area of about 57.6 square kilometres (22.2 sq mi) and a resident population of 4,500.[1]

Gabriola has public beaches and forests, shopping centres, restaurants, a library, an elementary school and a museum. It is known as the Isle of the Arts due to its high percentage of working artists, and its many cultural events include annual festivals related to art, poetry, gardens, music, boating and fishing. The Gabriola Arts Council produces three large annual events: the Isle of the Arts Festival (April), Cultivate Arts Festival (Summer) and Thanksgiving Studio Tour (October).

Contact Silva Bay View BnB today to book your holiday

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Gabriola BnB Staycation

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.

Contact Silva Bay View BnB today

Gabriola BnB Staycation things to do

These Mashed Potato Bloggers got it right. Check out this link.

Doug Clement made this video on Facebook

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Kayaking is amzing in the Fl;at Top Islands.
Drumbeg Provincial Park,
Drumbeg Park has beatiful walking trails
Gabriolabnb walks include going to see theHighland cows
Gabriolabnb walks include going to see theHighland cows
Go for a walk at Drumbeg Park while staying at Gabriolabnb, Paradise Island Bed and Breakfast
Surrounded by Ocean
RAINBOW OVER SILVA BAY AT GABRIOLA BAND B
Beautiful rainbows
Summer Music Festivals
Spring Blossoms
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A king size bed at Gabriola Island Bed and Breakfast
Silva Bay View Bathroom, Gabriola Bed and Breakfast
Four Piece Bath
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View from Bed at Silva Bay View BnB of the Flat Top Islands

This link takes you to the Gabriola Chamber Of Commerce Events Page

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!

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BnB on Gabriola Island

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.

Drumbeg Provincial Park, BnB on Gabriola Island
Drumbeg Park is short drive away

How to Book our BnB on Gabriola?

Visit our contact page or email us at: info@gabriolabnb.com or Phone: 250-802-2145

High Season Cost is $200/night. There is a $50 cleaning fee.

Low Season(November – April) Cost $125 + $35 Cleaning fee

Children under 12 free. 3 person Max. $50 for extra adult)

Check in is 4pm and Check out is 11am.

Full Payment required to confirm reservation.

  • 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

You can also reserve through these travel websites

Hipcamp
Booking.com
VRBO

How to get to Gabriola Island from Nanaimo

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.

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Gabriola BnB by The Sea

Silva Bay View Bed and Breakfast is an outstanding Gabriola BnB by The Sea. Of course, we are top rated on the travel platforms. Yes, you can make your reservation today! Go to our contact page and tell us the dates you are interested in. To confirm your booking is as simple as making a payment by credit card or e-transfer. Because we all the right amenities you will have a perfect stay. As a result this is a perfect choice when visiting Gabriola Island.

Reserve today by sending us a message with your dates
Gabriola B and B and Silva Bay from the air, BnB at Silva Bay
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View out the window
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View from the room and bed of Silva Bay
RAINBOW OVER SILVA BAY AT GABRIOLA BAND B
Beautiful rainbows in summer
Silva Bay Sunrise from Gabriola B and B
Oustanding sunrises in Fall thrhough Spring
Gabriola Island Hotels view
View from Bed

What are you looking for in your Gabriola BnB by The Sea?

When you visit a faraway destination, that’s an island, shouldn’t your accommodation look out over the sea? Well at Silva Bay View BnB this is exactly what you get. A quiet, private room with no motel or other BNB neighbours nearby. Sit in bed with a freshly made coffee or tea and watch the constantly changing ocean scene out the large picture window. Silva Bay is a beautiful sheltered harbour on the Salish Sea with sailboats, marinas and wildlife. Eagles soar overhead, seals scoot around the bay and sea otters are often playing near shore. It’s common to look out and watch Ravens dancing on the SE winds or a Blue Heron fishing.

Yes, a continental breakfast is included with your stay. Granola, yogurt, pastry, fresh fruit, milk and quiche tarts. On request we can supply almond milk. For the coffee we provide 10% cream milk. and have a Nepresso Vertuo Coffee maker.

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Gabriola Island Accommodation

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.

How to Book can be found on our contact page

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A view looking back into the BnB room. behind you is a view of Silva Bay.
Gabriola Accommodation. Silva Bay View BnB. Gabriola Bed and Breakfast

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.

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Gabriola Bed n Breakfast

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.

Contact Silva Bay View BnB today to book your stay

The space

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.

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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.

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Silva Bay View Bed and Breakfast

Recently after being frustrated with Google Maps not properly listing Gabriola Bed and Breakfast we adjusted the name to be Silva Bay View BnB or 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

Contact Silva Bay View Bed and Breakfast Today

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.

Silva Bay Sunrise from Gabriola Bed and Breakfast and Silva Bay View BnB
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.

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Gabriola Accommodation

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.

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Contact Silva Bay View View BnB to book your stay

Features at Silva Bay View BnB

  • fantastic view of Silva Bay
  • king size bed
  • fold out couch
  • spacious 20 x 12 foot room
  • continental breakfast, coffee, tea
  • mini fridge
  • private entrance
  • private 4 pc bath
  • parking for 2 vehicles
  • dry bicycle storage
  • relaxation massage practitioner on site
  • wifi
  • smart TV
  • hairdryer
  • 5 minute walk to marinas and Silva Bay Float Plane terminal
  • 5 minute drive to Drumbeg Provincial Park and walking trails
  • 5 minute drive to corner store with beer, wine and fishing charters
  • great winter storm watching form your bed

How To Reserve Silva Bay View BnB

Contact: info@gabriolabnb.com or Phone/Text: 250-250-2145

Cost is $200/night. There is a $50 cleaning fee. Children under 12 free.

Check in is 4pm and Check out is 11am.

Full Payment required to confirm reservation.

  • We require an information form to be completed.
  • 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.

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Gabriola Bed and Breakfast Joined Chamber Of Commerce

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 CommerceGabriola 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.

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Bed and Breakfast on Gabriola Joins Chamber Of Commerce

GabriolaBnB is a new Bed and Breakfast on Gabriola Island at Silva Bay. We are a member of the Gabriola Chamber Of Commerce.  Contact us today to make your reservation.

View of our Gabriola Bed and Breakfast
You stay in the room on right with a private entrance

The owners of GabriolaBnB are Dave and Melanie Teichroeb. Melanie was a  registered Massage Therapist and now offers Relaxation Massage from her private studio on the property.  Yes you can make a relaxing massage part of your stay. Please book ahead as Melanie’s schedule fills up fast. Contact her here: gabriolamassage@gmail.com

Dave is a retired building contractor.  But his passion is as a Singer/Songwriter. Check him out on the various streaming platforms and his website.

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The Gabriola Massage Cottage.

Things To at Our Bed and Breakfast on Gabriola Island

Gabriola is a charming island shaped by over 200 artists and artisans who call it home. Known as the “Isle of the Arts”, it’s a unique destination for those who appreciate artistry and craftsmanship and is just a short ferry ride away from Nanaimo.

Although its close location to Nanaimo may make it feel more commercial compared to other Gulf Islands, its art scene, impressive sights and fun activities make it worth visiting if you’re travelling around Vancouver Island. With Gabriola’s expanded ferry service, getting to the island is easier than ever and can be done as a day trip from Nanaimo.