With a population of 6.821, Gibsons is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Gibsons deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Drift Cafe & Bistro (546 Gibsons Way) and Chasters Restaurant (1532 Ocean Beach Esplanade) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gibsons in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 8.4″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Gibsons, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
Although Gibsons doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vancouver Coal Harbour (CXH), which is located 31 km from Gibsons.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Gibsons, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Gibsons to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $65 for a 7h 32m trip.
Another option to get to Gibsons is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 31 km from Gibsons. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gibsons, including Quick Shuttle, Amtrak and BC Ferries Connector. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Gibsons takes 145 km and will cost you around $32. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 314 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Gibsons Garden Hotel and The Cedars Inn Hotel & Convention Centre.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Gibsons (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58.