Gabriola Island Chamber of Commerce

06/09/2026

Contribute your thoughts and ideas to Gabriola's Official Community Plan during June/July! Trustees will be available for in-person chats at the times below.

👋🏼Hey Gabriola! I'm hosting twice weekly drop ins throughout June, so we can chat about the new draft Gabriola Official Community Plan. If we haven't met, I'm one of your two local trustees, and I'll be at the VI Regional Library Gabriola Island Tuesdays and Ground Up Café & Catering Thursdays, starting June 4th.
🤝Did you know we've been engaging with the community on our vision, values and goals since 2023? Now is the time for your input!!
✨Come pick up a copy of the draft Plan, learn about the process we've undertaken and what we've heard, and share your thoughts on the policies. No appointment necessary, just come find me and say hi! Islands Trust 💚

06/06/2026

The Gabriola Chamber has started a pulse check on our services, a process called ‘strategic planning’ and we invite your feedback!

Fill In Survey: https://forms.gle/6ngMagqMSGgzpWta9

Strategic planning is a critical process for any organization, serving as a foundation for defining its major directional goals. While we update our annual goals more frequently, this process allows for deeper engagement and analysis, and occurs once every 5 years or so. Strategic planning is integral in guiding decision-making across various aspects, including finances, programs, staffing, and resource allocation. By participating in strategic planning, you can help inform the priorities of the Gabriola Chamber into 2030.

Fill In Survey: https://forms.gle/6ngMagqMSGgzpWta9

Public Survey is open to Chamber Members, Interest Holders, and Residents of Area B. It will be available online only from
June 6 - 16th.

Chamber Members are invited to an additionl in-person working session on July 4th.

Visitor Centre will reopen Spring 2026.

05/29/2026

Our Pier Gallery Artists Collective is Gabriola's Business of the Year! Check out this sweet video of (some of) the artists that make this special business space happen! 👀💗

05/11/2026

Local job alert!

05/08/2026

Hosted on the lawn of Pages Inn and home of Pier Gallery, our Business of the Year winner, we invite Chamber members and partners to join us for a fun and relaxed in-person gathering where you can mingle, network, and enjoy some great conversation with local business leaders. Whether you're looking to make new connections or just unwind with fellow members, this event is the perfect spot. Don't miss out on an evening full of collaboration and good vibes!

You must RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/spring-business-social-tickets-1989042865755?aff=oddtdtcreator

This event is FREE. Light snacks will be provided. Thank you to our community sponsor Coastal Community Credit Union. Beverages and additional food available for purchase with The Fire Truck Grill. Additional thanks to Page's Resort Group, Woodfire Restaurant, and Pier Gallery Artists Collective for their partnership in this initiative.

04/29/2026

Reminder! Get your applications in by end of this weekend - excellent youth jobs!

04/20/2026

Hiring Now! Apply by May 3rd for your summer job at the Gabriola Visitor Center! Training provided, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your job market skills and gain experience in customer service, social media, and light administration. See full job description: https://gabriolachamber.ca/job-posting-visitor-info-centre-ambassador-2/

Apply today!

04/08/2026

Meet the winners of the 2025 Best New Business award!

Randi, alongside her partner James are two local Gabriolans who have created the Gabriola Island General Store , which can be found in Twin Beaches Mall. Celebrating one year in business this May, the General Store has quickly become a new staple stop for local and Canadian made products. Congratulations!!

04/07/2026

Looking for a few volunteer hands this spring at the Visitor Center!

Friday or Saturday
10am - 2pm
Located in Madrona Square (Village)

No experience necessary - training provided!
Please contact Lottie at [email protected] or send us a FB message!

03/31/2026

Huge Congratulations to Pier Gallery Artists Collective for winning this year's Business of the Year Award!!

Pier Gallery opened at Silva Bay Marina in 2010 and moved to Page's Inn at Silva Bay in 2020. This year, Pier Gallery has 25 Gabriola artists showcasing and offering their work.
What makes this collective unique is that all Pier Gallery artists are working artists who share the labour and space costs, something they are very proud to have done for 15 years. Help us in celebrating them!