Gibsons Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Gibsons is a beautiful seaside town of 5000 people that promises an escape from the busy city life without forcing you to compromise on comfort. It is so easily accessible but feels like a world away. There are great restaurants and brewpubs, artisan shops with one-of-a-kind purchases awaiting you, plenty of food market options, plus a host of outdoor activities to keep you entertained.
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Gibsons
Gibsons is a beautiful seaside town of 5000 people that promises an escape from the busy city life without forcing you to compromise on comfort. It is so easily accessible but feels like a world away. There are great restaurants and brewpubs, artisan shops with one-of-a-kind purchases awaiting you, plenty of food market options, plus a host of outdoor activities to keep you entertained.
Cute little spot for an ice cream and a stroll on the beach. The Gumboot cafe and restaurant are a great spot for healthy dining.
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Roberts Creek
Cute little spot for an ice cream and a stroll on the beach. The Gumboot cafe and restaurant are a great spot for healthy dining.
If you’d like to explore beyond the borders of Gibsons and are looking for more shopping options, Sechelt is a great option! At twice the size of Gibsons, it has a slightly busier vibe.
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Sechelt
If you’d like to explore beyond the borders of Gibsons and are looking for more shopping options, Sechelt is a great option! At twice the size of Gibsons, it has a slightly busier vibe.
Food scene
Lunitas Mexican Eatery
645 School RdBuono Osteria
442 Marine DrPersephone Brewing Company
1053 Stewart Rd.Great beer and ambiance. Some snacks.
Drift Cafe & Bistro
546 Gibsons WayGood breakfast/brunch spot
If you’re into beer, beautiful views, board games, foosball, and patios with fire pits then this is your spot.
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Tapworks Brewing Company
537 Cruice LnIf you’re into beer, beautiful views, board games, foosball, and patios with fire pits then this is your spot.
Beachcomber Coffee Company
264 Gower Point RdGreat coffee and donuts
Delicious Sandwiches and baked goods. The traditional turkey is my fav.
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Black Bean Cafe
467 Marine DrDelicious Sandwiches and baked goods. The traditional turkey is my fav.
Mike's Place
268 Gower Point RdGreat stop for ice cream
Good food and beer. Often live music.
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The 101 Brewhouse + Distillery
1009 Gibsons WayGood food and beer. Often live music.
Sushi Bar Nagomi
280 Gower Point RdEuro style seating means you’ll likely strike up a conversation with others not in your group. Impressive Seafood platters and great drinks.
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Smitty's Oyster House
643 School RdEuro style seating means you’ll likely strike up a conversation with others not in your group. Impressive Seafood platters and great drinks.
The Mad Hen
316 Gower Point RoadBreakfast eats.
Gramma's Marine Pub
412 Marine DrSalt & Swine
747 North RoadJoe’s Cabin Restaurant + Bar
Newest restaurant addition to Lower Gibsons
Shopping
Food, curios, groceries
A must-see for seaside cottage home decor.
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Dave Coyle Antique Reproductions
1061 Gibsons WayA must-see for seaside cottage home decor.
IGA Gibsons
1100 Gibsons WayFresh produce and selection of healthy options
Whimsy Giftware & Home Decor
287 Gower Point RdGibsons Public Market
473 Gower Point RdFong's Market & Gift Shop 1984
455 Marine DrThe Blackfish Liquor Store
1100 Sunshine Coast HwySightseeing
Great lookout from the top of Soames Hill. It’s about a 30 minute hike if you move quickly and has a steady incline.
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Soames Hill Park
639 Bridgeman RdGreat lookout from the top of Soames Hill. It’s about a 30 minute hike if you move quickly and has a steady incline.
A lovely spot for hanging on the beach. At low tide there is a nice sandpit which is great for swimming or observing crabs.
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Bonniebrook Beach
A lovely spot for hanging on the beach. At low tide there is a nice sandpit which is great for swimming or observing crabs.
Scott around between islands at your leisure on these privately chartered water taxis. Pickups are available to be scheduled to come/arrive from Grantham's Landing Wharf just down the hill.
Sunshine Coast Water Taxi
School RoadScott around between islands at your leisure on these privately chartered water taxis. Pickups are available to be scheduled to come/arrive from Grantham's Landing Wharf just down the hill.
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Walking or Driving
Lower (historic) Gibsons is about a 15 minute walk through a forest trail with a modest elevation gain, the biggest part of which is Fisher Road leading to/from the house.
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Grantham’s Wharf
If you need to cool off, take a stroll down to the bottom of the hill and jump off the pier. The water is very inviting and this is a great spot to start beachcombing. You’ll find a few sandy spots in either direction along the coast. Dock is only accessible from May until late September.