Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Gibsons travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gibsons

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.

When to visit Gibsons

Gibsons in January
Estimated hotel price
$33
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gibsons in January
Estimated hotel price
$33
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Gibsons

Plane

Although Gibsons doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vancouver Coal Harbour (CXH), which is located 31 km from Gibsons.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Gibsons, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Gibsons to Vancouver takes 7h 32m and costs around $81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edmonton, expect to pay about $240 for a 33h 01m trip.

Car

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 Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gibsons, including Amtrak, Ebus and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Gibsons takes 121 km and will cost you around $34. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 266 km.

Plane

Although Gibsons doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Vancouver Coal Harbour (CXH), which is located 31 km from Gibsons.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Gibsons, followed by VIA Rail Canada. The train journey from Gibsons to Vancouver takes 7h 32m and costs around $81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edmonton, expect to pay about $240 for a 33h 01m trip.

Car

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 Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gibsons, including Amtrak, Ebus and BC Ferries Connector. From Abbotsford, the bus ride to Gibsons takes 121 km and will cost you around $34. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Gibsons

CXHVancouver Coal Harbour
YVRVancouver Intl
YCDNanaimo Arpt

Airlines serving Gibsons

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,096 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,049 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,435 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,519 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,438 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,089 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gibsons

Most booked hotels in Gibsons

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Bonniebrook Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, 174 reviews)
$149+
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Gibsons Garden Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 995 reviews)
$105+
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Sunshine Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8, 583 reviews)
$88+
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Up The Creek Backpacker's Lodge
1 star
Excellent (8.5, 2 reviews)
$90+
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The Cedars Inn Hotel & Convention Centre
3 stars
Good (7, 574 reviews)
$98+
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Renting a car in Gibsons

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83.