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Gibsons is located on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. Perched on a hillside, it overlooks a harbour and faces nearby islands in Howe Sound. Find accommodations, things to do, places to eat, events & more.
Gibsons is a coastal community of 4,758 in southwestern British Columbia, Canada on the Sunshine Coast, along the Strait of Georgia. During its early history as a European-descended settlement, the town was a local centre for forestry and commercial fishing.
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- The top attractions to visit in Gibsons are: Soames Hill (aka Knob Hill) Persephone Brewing Company Tapworks Brewing Company Gibsons Visitor Centre...
- The best outdoor activities in Gibsons according to Tripadvisor travelers are: Soames Hill (aka Knob Hill) Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre...
- The best day trips from Gibsons according to Tripadvisor travelers are: Sunshine Coast Escape (Around Vancouver) Small Group Tour Sunshine Coast Ar...
- The most popular things to do in Gibsons with kids according to Tripadvisor travelers are: Gibsons Visitor Centre Adventure Sail Sunshine Coast Mus...
- Marvel at Gibson’s Marina. The one thing that really stands out when you first arrive in Lower Gibsons is the stunning harbour packed with boats of all sizes.
- Kayaking in Gibsons. Just because you don’t have friends with sails it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy time on the water. We hired kayaks in Gibsons and gave our upper body a right good workout while we paddled to Keats Island which is home to holiday lodgings and Keats Camp.
- Restaurant in Gibsons. Now that you have worked up an appetite you have the tough choice of selecting where to eat in Gibsons. The most notable restaurant is Molly’s Reach.
- Gibsons Public Market. At the heart of the Coast is community and Gibsons Public Marke t is a great way to see locals and businesses come together. The 6-day per week Public Market is a space to dine, shop, listen to music and learn – all under one roof in Lower Gibsons.
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Gibsons is best known in Canada as the setting of the popular and long running CBC Television series The Beachcombers, which aired from 1972 to 1990. The storefront "Molly's Reach", now a cafe, the restored tug Persephone, and a display about the series at the Sunshine Coast Museum and Archives are popular Gibsons attractions.
Gibsons is a seaside village on the Sunshine Coast accessed by a 40 minute ferry from the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal. With a working fishing port, quaint shops, restaurants and beautiful vistas, it makes for a perfect day trip from Vancouver.
Gibsons is the main marine gateway to the Sunshine Coast in the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains region. Gibsons is best known in Canada as the setting for the once-popular CBC Television series “The Beachcombers”. Visitors can expect a temperate coastal climate, with mild winters and warm, dry summers.
