Gabriola Island Chamber of Commerce

07/21/2026

Meet U40 Business Award winner, DIBS Fitness
Find upcoming classes: https://www.dibsfitness.com

07/21/2026

Big shout out to Gabriola’s Under 40 Entrepreneur winner of the Gabriola Business Awards, DIBS Fitness! Dibs is a certified fitness trainer and operates a home-based fitness business. He has quickly become an active business and social leader in the community.
Dibs makes exercise fun, social, holistic, and accessible to all, and has created a fitness space that empowers everyone, including marginalized people to become strong, resourceful athletes.

Find upcoming classes and training: https://www.dibsfitness.com

07/01/2026

Happy Canada Day! Today we celebrate our nation that embraces multiculturalism, inclusion, and our collective past and future.

Congratulations to Gabriola's own Scarlet Chen, who landed in CBC's spotlight today! Like the rest of the country, we are blessed with being able to celebrate our diverse and creative community. Way to go Scarlet!

06/30/2026

It was a pleasure to see Alison Evans presentation to industry leaders last week in Nanaimo speak about the work of Gabriola Chamber business Gulf Island Seaplanes. Congratulations and looking forward to new leaps ahead! 👏

Nanaimo, BC — “By investing in Indigenous pilot training and sustainable aviation innovation, we can help build a future where Indigenous people are not only passengers in the economy—but pilots of it.” Those powerful words formed the foundation of an investor pitch delivered by Alison Evans...

06/26/2026

We are hiring!

See full job description: https://gabriolachamber.ca/news/

Deadline to apply is noon, July 15th. Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected].

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.