This might be the feeling you get when you alight from a float plane that you boarded in Vancouver to make the scenic 20 minute flight to Gabriola Island, home of the Surf Lodge.
Enjoy the spectacular sunsets, where playful seals, sea otters and the occasional whale passing by are an added attraction. While at the Lodge it is easy to step back in time to the 1930s‚ when the Surf was a favourite place for families to visit, to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, to play, relax and enjoy time together. Little has changed after all these years. Relax, feel the warmth radiating from the massive stone fireplace as you dine in the Driftwood Restaurant on tantalizing selections of West Coast fare.
A host of outdoor activities wait to entertain the inner child, or the real ones that you bring with you as you cross to the water's edge, only metres from the Lodge. Enjoy gazing into and exploring the sandstone tidal pools with their rich sea life; take a leisurely stroll down to Orelabar Point to observe the sea lions lounging on the rocks surrounding the lighthouse or hike on many of the forest trails. For a different experience browse through the work in the galleries and studios of the local artists to find a unique treasure to take home from Gabriola as a memento of your visit.
