Gibsons is a charming coastal town of 5,000 residents located on the southern part of the Sunshine Coast on the Strait of Georgia, just northwest of Vancouver Accessible by a short ferry ride from the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal in West Vancouver to the Langdale Ferry Terminal in Gibsons. Known for its stunning waterfront, artistic community, and small-town charm. The town is best known as the filming location for the popular Canadian television series “The Beachcombers.”
Gibsons serves as a gateway to the broader Sunshine Coast, known for its coastal beauty, outdoor recreation, and a laid-back lifestyle. The surrounding area provides opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking at Mount Elphinstone Provincial Park and Soames Hill, kayaking around the harbour and shorelines, and exploring nearby parks. are popular hiking destinations.
Gibsons History
The area now known as Gibsons has a long history of Indigenous occupation by the Squamish Nation, a Coast Salish people.
In the late 1700s, Spanish and British explorers arrived in the waters around what is now known as Gibsons.
In the second half of the 1800s European settlers arrived to exploit the area’s natural resources, particularly the timber. Logging grew to become a significant industry. Gibsons was named in the early 20th century, after George Gibson, a prominent area landowner. The town developed around the waterfront along Gibsons Landing
Gibsons gained widespread recognition as the filming location for the popular Canadian television series “The Beachcombers,” which aired from 1972 to 1990. Molly’s Reach, a restaurant in Gibsons Landing, was a prominent feature in the show.
Improved transportation links, including ferry services from Horseshoe Bay and the construction of the Sunshine Coast Highway, have made Gibsons more accessible, leading to increased tourism and residential development.