What a Day!

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After what seemed like a never-ending winter we were the recipients of some amazing weather this April. My eldest daughter has pledged to swim once a month for the year of 2018. She was lucky enough to get her April swim on a day where the temperature reached above 20C. The water was still extremely… Read more »

New Gabriola Island Chamber of Commerce Manager

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The Gabriola Island Chamber of Commerce has recently hired Tammie Hennigar as our new manager. Tammie has over 25 years of experience in marketing and management experience as well extensive experience in  non-profit and government organizations. We are very much looking forward to an exciting year both for business and tourism on Gabriola Island. For… Read more »

Lunar Eclipse

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We took both the families to Drumbeg Provincial Park last night to watch the lunar eclipse. It took awhile to spot the moon in the haze on the horizon but an eerie red tinged sliver appeared as night set in. We are very lucky to have such a beautiful spot like Drumbeg to witness these… Read more »

Summer Sunset Swimming

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We had a free evening this week, which at this point in our lives seem to be few and far between, and decided to take the girls to Turtle Rock for a sunset swim. The sun glowed red due to the smoke from the fires on Vancouver Island which gave it an other worldly feeling…. Read more »

Gabriola Chamber of Commerce Giveaway!

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WIN! a Weekend Getaway to @Gabriola Island, BC To win you must LIKE the Gabriola Island Chamber of Commerce FaceBook Page, SHARE the post & COMMENT on the post. Winner will be announced April 17th. 2 Nights Accommodation – Ferry Pass – Dinning – Shopping – Recreation and MORE!! The Gabriola Chamber of Commerce would like to… Read more »