Winter on Gabriola...

For some, it may be hard to believe, that this photo was taken today, Feb. 6 on the neighborhood beach of Islands View, Gabriola but for the residents of this area it's just another glorious winter day at the beach. This magical area features two southerly facing waterfront beaches that on most days, you won't see another soul on...

We can help make this walk part of your daily routine! Currently we have 5 GREAT properties listed for sale in this spectacular area ranging from a vacant property Lot 113 Blueback, to a great cottage 2555 Blueback, an amazing family home on acreage 2570 Islands View, or breath taking ocean viewwaterfront home 2605 Islands View or the absolutely stunning custom designed waterfront 2487 Spring Beach!

A great level walk on Gabriola.

The weather seems to be cheering up, giving lots of opportunities to get outside for some fresh air and a chance to burn off some of the winter reservoirs that some of us may be packing around. Some people have injuries, physical limitations or just prefer a relatively flat walking route and the loop from Brickyard around El Verano Road and onto the beach seems to be one of the favorites on Gabriola.

There are some ways to extend this walk as well by adding in the clamshell/stokes roads, you can make it all on the road or incorporate a walk on the sandy beach into your route by going down the boat launch off El Verano (which is easy to spot – it’s one of the few places on the Island that has more than 5 cars on the side of the road).

There is also history here, brickyard beach use to have a substantial industrial role on the Island, producing over 80,000 bricks daily, brick remnants still line the beaches. If you’re in to creating an adventure, there is a geocache site hidden near the Brickyard picnic site – have fun!

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