Sunshine Coast Real Estate
Home
Email
Sunshine Coast Weather Report
Sunshine Coast Road Report
BC Ferries Report
Royal LePage West Group Realty
Sunshine Coast Real Estate Listings
Buying and Selling Tips
About Sunshine Coast
Our Realtor Team
Contact Mike

About the Sunshine Coast > About Gibsons > About Sechelt > Photo Gallery

Gibsons Community Information - Gibsons BC Canada

Gibsons locationWant to work in the city but live in a smaller, friendly and safe community? Then Gibsons may be your perfect choice to live. Reliable BC Ferries services links you to Langdale Ferry Terminal and Horseshoe Bay. View and download a map of Gibsons.

Sail to Work on BC Ferries

Gibsons offers a more relaxing commute to Vancouver! Many Gibsons residents park a car in Horseshoe Bay for their commute to Vancouver and back, then travel by Ferry as a footer passenger. Gibson’s Landing is 4 km from Langdale's Ferry Terminal. The Ferry Ride from Horseshoe Bay Terminal to Langdale Ferry Terminal is 38 minutes - 18 nautical kilometres through gorgeous Howe Sound. Downtown Vancouver is 20 km from Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal via Hwy 1.

Gibsons BC CanadaEnjoy Gibsons' vibrant historic harbour-side village featuring a waterfront park with regular summer outdoor performances and events, galleries, antique shops, boutiques and restaurants that draw visitors and residents year-round. A planned harbour expansion will include enhanced moorage, harbour-side hotel.

Convenient shopping and amenities are at your door step. Two major uptown shopping malls are located in Gibsons with anchor tenants: IGA, Super Valu, London Drugs, LCB, Saan, Liquidation World.

Gibsons Recreation Facilities

Gibsons recreational facilities are close to transit and schools. Choose from a variety of recreation amenities  including a Pool with hot tub, toddlers’ paddling pool, curling rink, baseball fields with batting cages, soccer fields, Skate park, extensive network of hiking and cycling trails, nearby equestrian facilities and trails, golf courses at Langdale, Roberts Creek, Sechelt and Pender Harbour, Power Squadron sailing courses through Gibsons Yacht Club and outrigger/kayaking for novice to advanced paddlers. A planned community centre will include NHL-size ice rink, racquet courts, seniors’ and youth centres, public meeting rooms, fitness facility.

More Information About Gibsons

Housing in the Town of Gibsons

  • Total Owner-Occupied Units: 1,210
  • Total Rental Units: 585
  • Average Purchase Cost: 259,000
  • Average Rental Cost: 693

Gibsons Community Information

  • Town of Gibsons area: 512 ha
  • Parks area: 13.27 ha
  • Population est. - Gibsons (Dec '03): 4,133
  • Population est. - Sunshine Coast: 27,1089
  • Total Labour Force - Gibsons: 1,785
  • Median Income - Male: $30,959
  • Median Income - Female: $16,168
  • Avg. annual new business starts - Gibsons: 32

Other Gibsons Stats & Facts

  • Parks within Town of Gibsons boundaries: 13
  • Maintained trails: 5 km
  • Paved roads: 31.5 km
  • Unpaved roads: 5 km
  • Sewer pipe: 30 km
  • Wells: 4
  • Water pipe: 32 km
  • Volunteer firefighters: 36
  • Avg. response time, 911 calls: 7 min. 52 sec.
  • Dog licenses issued, 2004: 431
  • Building permits issued, 2004: 115
  • Permitted construction, 2004: $23,241,000
  • Property assessments, 2004: $402,872,900
  • Annual budget:
     2004 -- $8,974,725
     2003 -- $7,091,423
     2002 -- $8,477,651

About Gibsons Coast Real Estate (coming soon) Mike's Sunshine Coast Blog

Subscribe to Mike's Real Estate Newsletter! Get updates on listings, buying & selling tips, local events & more! We respect your privacy

Sunshine Coast Real Estate Royal LePage AddThis Feed Button

F
Home | Sunshine Coast Real Estate Listings | Buying & Selling Real Estate | The Sunshine Coast | Our Realtor | Contact Mike
© 2008 Sunshine Coast Real Estate BC Canada. All Rights Reserved. | Terms of Use & Privacy Policy | Site Map | Mike's Blog
Website Design & Internet Marketing by Custom Fit