One of the best spots to spend time on Gabriola! A real gem. Gorgeous sandstone shoreline and a fabulous vista of the surrounding area. Pet-friendly too. Highly recommended.
Beautiful park to walk in when the weather is nice. It has a beautiful view when walking around the ocean
This has variety, a beach for swimming, great view of Mt Garabaldi above the Strait of Georgia. Kids love the tidal pools teaming with wildlife of the sea. Watch the boats scoot through Gabriola Passage on a tidal current.
While Gabriola is blessed with many beaches, many say Drumbeg is their favorite. It is in a sheltered bay and has some special mystery with the rock formations, views over to Whistler on the mainland and shady trails. It has a magical feeling. If you are lucky enough to be here on a full moon, you can participate in "Full Moon drumming".
Loved everything- the rock formations, the beach, the view and feeling like we were alone most of the time.
Lots of places to explore. Barnacles on the shoreline rocks make walking easy. Less slipping. Look for starfish hiding in crevices. There is a small beach for swimming and benches available for sitting in the sun while you watch all the boats go by. Bring a lunch.
Such an enjoyable visit to this lovely beach..wish we could have stayed longer.Loved the beach combing and the sheltered bay
My parents lived on Gabriola for several years, and Drumbeg was a must see every time I visited. It is so beautiful, with some great walking trails. The kids love scrambling over rocks (okay, so do I) and most folks there are pretty laid back. The park overlooks Gabriola passage, and is on the east end of the island. If memory serves my correctly, the land used to be owned by a Scottish man (named the area after Drumbeg, Scotland) who then left it to the BC government for preservation of it marine and wildlife ecosystems. Supposed to have great diving offshore.
At the east end of the island, you will find this park off South road. There are plenty of spaces to park and picnic tables. We went for a swim, however it was a little tricky to walk on the sandstones to get to the water. The water is colder than what it was on the north end of the island. From where we were near the parking lot, we could hear the water rushing through the Gabriola Passage. It is a beautiful park.We also took the time to look at the sandstones carved by the sea, which by the way, I found it is different around the island.
We live on Gabriola and love showing the park to visitors. It is easy to negotiate and has more challenging areas to the right of the parking lot. Vistas amazing. Something for everyone.