Gabriola Transportation Society co-sponsored a well-attended evening presentation (flyer from the event below) about Cycling Tourism on April 2nd at the Golf Course. Presenters were Colleen MacDonald from Letsgobiking.net and the BC Cycling Tourism Vision Team; Heather Piwowar (Trails…
April 14, 2026: AGM Report The Gabriola Transportation Society’s 2026 AGM was held at the Rollo Centre and featured guest speakers BC Ferry& Marine Workers Union President Eric McNeely and Ships Officers Component President Capt…
When the channels of communication between a community and its vital services are closed, the community must build its own. Following BC Ferries’ decision to disband the province’s Ferry Advisory Committees (FACs), the Gabriola Transportation…
Get ready to go back in time for the GTS Fun Day! We are planning an afternoon of retro active transportation and family fun at The Commons lawn from Sunday, May 31st, noon to 3:00…
The Problem: A Highway That Just Stops Imagine a highway that simply stops 500 meters before the exit. That is the reality of Ferry Hill. For pedestrians and cyclists, the “road” to the terminal disappears…
The ferry is our highway. But unlike a highway, this one charges a toll that is rising faster than our wages. For many Gabriolans, the ferry isn’t a luxury cruise, it’s the only way to…
As electric vehicle adoption grows across the Gulf Islands, transportation policy must keep pace. The Gabriola Transportation Society is preparing a cross-islands initiative to address BC Ferries’ current restrictions on inoperable EVs and hybrids. Our…