Dragons Lodge, Gabriola Island, BC

2950 Dragon's Lane Gabriola, BC V0R 1X7

Our venue is the Dragon's Lodge on Gabriola Island. We will be using this as a home base for all the festivities and everyone is welcome to come by and hang out and cook food or chill in the wood burning hot tub at any point between August 23rd - 27th, 2018.

How to get there:

Gabriola is a small island off the coast of Vancouver Island, while this may seem quite remote, it is actually very simple to travel to. We understand that everyone's plans will be different in terms of length of stay either on the west coast / spending time in Vancouver, but we wanted to describe the simplest ways to get to Gabriola from Vancouver.

Here's what we suggest on how to get to Gabriola:

  • Option 1 - Float Plane: This is a really beautiful ~20 minute flight to Gabriola, highly recommended! Especially if you're short on time.
    • A 10-minute taxi from YVR (Vancouver Airport), there is a float plane company called Gulf Island Sea Planes - this is a 20$ flat rate taxi ride.
    • Each plane carries 5 people and 25lbs of luggage per person guaranteed.
    • The company has also guaranteed enough room provided tickets are booked a month in advance.
    • 89.25$/person (with taxes included) to Silva Bay, Gabriola Island - this price is a one-way ticket.
    • If you're flying in at night, we suggest staying overnight at the Coast Vancouver Airport Hotel (they have a free shuttle to the Gulf Islands Sea Plane terminal).
    • From Silva Bay, it is a 2km walk to the Dragon's Lodge.
    • There is a taxi service on Gabriola: (250) 247-0049
  • Option 2 - Ferry: A great option for those who want to rent a car to explore the West Coast a bit more.
    • 4 hour trip from Vancouver which includes 2 ferries (also a beautiful ride, the last time Patrick and I went we saw a pod of Orca whales!)
    • If you would like to book your ferry ahead of time, here is the link. You can also show up, but please note, you should arrive 1.5 or 2 hours prior to sailing.
    • Make your way to the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal in West Vancouver.
    • Board the ferry to Departure Bay (Nanaimo) - 17.20$/person plus the cost of the vehicle - 57.50$
    • Drive from Departure Bay to Nanaimo Harbour (~10 minute drive).
    • Board the ferry to Gabriola Island - 11.45$/person and 26.95$/vehicle (return trip included).
    • Upon arrival, drive to the Dragon's Lodge.