Gathering Place for the People of Gabriola
Meeting, Moving, Creating, CelebratingThe Commons belongs to us all!
Come for a solo meditative walk, rent a space or join in a fun community event.
You can also farm your own garden plot, volunteer to be on one of our Commons teams, or turn out for a Saturday workbee.
The Commons, your community gathering spot for Meeting, Moving, Creating and Celebrating!
Community Spaces
Do you need an area for a meeting, a program or an outdoor event? Book your room or explore our outdoor spaces.
Meeting
House Meeting Space
used for community meetings, music groups, dance programs
Goat Barn
a developing community performance space
Timberframe
an outdoor covered community event space
Moving
Poetry Gabriola Yurt
used for yoga, ceremonies, poetry perfomances
Outdoor Labyrinth
a contemplative space for walking meditation
Outdoor Spaces
lots of kids’ playspace, walking paths, outdoor yoga & Tai Chi
Creating
Woodworking Shop
a place to build or take a training workshop
Gabriola Tool Library
proudly hosted by the Commons
Celebrating
Festivals and Fairs
spring and fall fairs, music , carfts and theatre festivals
Outdoor Events
great for a family picnic, music, dancing, market, and the Farm to Table Feast
To see more you can do on the Commons, visit our Events page!
Yours to enjoy!
The Commons belongs to all Gabriolans.
It truly is a place where land and people meet!
Community Collaborations/Partnerships
The Commons works together with a number of organizations whose interests overlap our guiding principles of:
- agricultural sustainability
- ecological sustainability
- social sustainability
- community contribution
Gabriola Island Chamber of Commerce
- Trades & Services Fair
Gabriola Land & Trails Trust (GaLTT)
- Boardwalk, trails & Native Plant Nursery
Gabriola Lions Club
- Storage of community tables and chairs
Gabriola Tool Library
- Host Tool Library
Lulu Performing Arts
- Seasonal soundscape tours
People for a Healthy Community
- Rent Commons office & garden spaces
Poetry Gabriola
- Host Poetry Yurt
Sustainable Gabriola
- Cooperate on sustainability initiatives
Be part of our Community Teams!
Ther’s lots of ways to join your fellow commoners building our community such as
- Become a Community Kitchen Steward
- Help with Community Events
- Create skill and knowledge sharing opportunities
- Join our Soup Makers team