Gibsons Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in British Columbia, Canada
About Gibsons
Although Gibsons is on the British Columbia mainland, the Sunshine Coast is not accessible by road. Vehicle access is by BC Ferries from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver, a 40-minute crossing or a ferry from Vancouver Island. Gibsons is best known in Canada as the setting of the popular and long running CBC Television seriesThe 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 popular retirement destination, and has also attracted many artists and musicians. The town was established in 1886 by George Gibson and his sons. It was incorporated in 1929 as "Gibson's Landing", and in 1947 the name was changed to
Top Attractions in Gibsons
Explore the best things to see and do in Gibsons:
- ★Gibsons Public Art Gallery
- ★Nicholas Sonntag Marine Education Centre
- ★Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives
Where to Eat in Gibsons
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Drift Cafe & Bistro
- 🍴Friendly Thai
- 🍴Molly's Reach
- 🍴Smitty's Oyster House
- 🍴Smoke On The Water BBQ Shack
Where to Stay in Gibsons
- 🏨Caprice Bed & Breakfast
- 🏨Gibsons Garden Hotel
- 🏨Sunshine Lodge Inn (main location)
- 🏨Sunshine Lodge Inn (new location)
- 🏨The Bonniebrook Lodge
Gibsons Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: