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Drinking Water Week - "Walk on Water" in Gibsons - May 25th

Take a 45 minute walk along the waterfront and through the Town to explore some of the features of the Gibsons Aquifer. This interpretive tour provides a history of the Town’s supply of pure drinking water from the glacial creation of the aquifer to present day. View more information about our drinking water by clicking on the "water" quicklink to the right.

Transit Future Bus - See it on the Sunshine Coast

Want to have a say in what Transit will look like in your community? BC Transit and the Sunshine Coast Regional District are working on the second phase of a 25 year transit master plan. BC Transit will be returning to the Sunshine Coast with the Transit Future Bus from 14 June – 20 June, 2013. Visit the bus and provide your input into the future of transit service on the Sunshine Coast.  View the schedule of dates and times here and take time to complete the survey at the bottom.  Please note that the survey will not be available online until the beginning of June.

 Gibsons Landing Harbour Authority - Official Opening

Join the Gibsons Landing Harbour Authority on May 29th at 1:00 p.m. to celebrate the completion of Phase A of the Harbour Revitalization Project. read more

Lagoon Society is Seeking Bioblitz Volunteers

The Lagoon Society is hosting their 6th Annual BioBlitz event on May 18th and 19th in Pender Harbour.  Part contest, part festival, part educational event and part scientific enterprise, a BioBlitz is a 24-hour survey of all life at various field locations throughout the Sunshine Coast including the Ruby Lake Lagoon Nature Reserve.

If you’re a keen nature lover and can help identify species (from trees, plants & mosses to aquatic invertebrates, insects, birds and marine life) and would love to share your knowledge with the public, consider joining our team of volunteer guides at our field survey locations, or to help ID specimens at our Base Camp throughout the day on Saturday.   We’re also looking for general event volunteers who can help make the day a spectacular & fun experience for all. Read more.  

Spring Clean-up Event

The Town of Gibsons’ Spring Clean-up Event is changing, we’re making it better. Starting this year we will be moving to the coupon system similar to that used in Sechelt and the Sunshine Coast Regional District. Read more.

 e-newletter  Council E-News - Sign up now!

Stay up-to-date with the latest information on what is happening at the Town of Gibsons.  Starting April 2013 we will deliver a monthly E-Newsletter right to your inbox….. You don't want to miss out on these stories, pictures, and opportunities.  Send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with “SIGN ME UP” in the subject line you will be included on the list of subscribers. 

New Bylaw Raises Standards and Lowers Costs

After several months of review and fine tuning, Council enacted a new Subdivision and Development Servicing and Stormwater Management Bylaw, which comprises a complete rewrite of servicing standards in the Town. This very comprehensive bylaw reflects the Town’s goals of sustainable infrastructure, low impact design, streamlined process and reduced development costs. more

Gibsons Launches New Logo for the Gibsons Landing "Seaside" Village

The starfish logo, designed by artist Jan Poynter, will be used on banners, additional signage and advertisements as the Landing Business Group and the Town partner to enhance the area’s visibility as a destination for tourists and area residents. read more

Gibsons Strategizes for a Stronger Future

As Gibsons begins to bloom again (crocus are in flower in the beds along the entrance to Molly’s Lane and green shoots promise more to come) Council looks forward to a year of economic growth. read more

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