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.
Where to Eat in Gibsons
If you’re looking for affordable options, Drift Cafe & Bistro (546 Gibsons Way) and Chasters Restaurant (1532 Ocean Beach Esplanade) are great picks.
When to visit Gibsons
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″.
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 19 miles from Gibsons.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Gibsons, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Gibsons to Seattle takes 4h 00m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $71 for a 7h 32m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Gibsons is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 19 miles from Gibsons. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gibsons, including Quick Shuttle, BC Ferries Connector and Amtrak. From Seattle, the bus ride to Gibsons takes 195 miles and will cost you around $47. From Kelowna, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 500 miles.
Airlines serving Gibsons
Where to stay in Gibsons
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Gibsons Garden Hotel and The Cedars Inn Hotel & Convention Centre.
Where to stay in popular areas of Gibsons
Most booked hotels in Gibsons
Renting a car in Gibsons
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. The most frequently booked car type in Gibsons is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 25% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.