Town Hall

Information for Voters

Are you Eligible to Vote?

To vote in the Town of Gibsons, you must be:

  • a Canadian citizen,
  • 18 or older,
  • a B.C. resident for the past six months, and
  • have lived in the Town of Gibsons for 30 days or more before you register to vote.

More information for voters can be found at Elections BC

Online Voter Registration

Are you registered to vote in the upcoming Municipal Election? Click the button below to register to vote in British Columbia or update your voter registration.

The deadline for voter registration with Elections BC is August 18, 2026.
(Voters may still register with their local government).

How to Vote

  • Advance Voting Opportunities:
    • Gibsons & Area Community Centre, Room 219, 700 Park Road, Gibsons, BC on:
      • Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 8 am to 8 pm
      • Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 8 am to 8 pm
  • General Voting Day:
    • Gibsons & Area Community Centre, Room 219, 700 Park Road, Gibsons, BC
      • Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 8 am to 8 pm
  • By Mail Ballot (more information below)

Individuals who own property in the Town of Gibsons but live elsewhere may vote in a BC local election as a non-resident property elector if they are the registered owner of property in the Town of Gibsons for at least 30 days before they register to vote.

Non-resident Property Owners Registration to Vote

Non-resident property owners may also register at the time of voting; however, advance registration is encouraged. Advance registrations will be accepted at the Town of Gibsons office (during regular office hours) until August 25, 2026.

You will be asked to provide two pieces of identification and proof that you are the registered owner of the property. If the property is owned jointly with other individuals, you must also have the written consent of the majority of all the owners to vote as the non-resident property elector.

You must complete an Application for Registration as Non-resident Property Elector. We strongly recommend you download the application and consent form and complete it in advance to ensure you have all the information and signatures you need to qualify to vote.

What do I do if I was registered in the last election?

If there are no changes to your information and the other property owners have not withdrawn their consent, you are registered on our list, and you just need to show up to vote.

If there are any changes to the information or if the property owners have withdrawn their consent, then you will need to re-register by submitting all forms and proofs listed as above.

 The Town of Gibsons receives its Voters List from Elections BC. If you were listed on the most recent Provincial Voters List, you should be on the Town’s Voters List.

If not, you can register here.

Voting Day Registration

If you are not on the Town’s Voters List, but qualify to vote, you can still register to vote at the Poll Station on General Voting Day, or one of the two Advance Voting Days.

You must provide two pieces of identification that prove who you are and where you live. At least one piece must have your signature. If your ID does not show your address, you can make a “solemn declaration” as to your residency.

Examples of acceptable forms of identification include:

  • BC Driver’s Licence
  • Social Insurance Card
  • Car Insurance
  • BC ID Card
  • Utility Bill
  • Rent Receipt
  • Property Tax Notice
  • Credit Card or Debit Card
  • BC Care Card
  • Student Card
Non-resident Property Owners Registration to Vote

Non-resident property owners may also register at the time of voting; however, advance registration is encouraged.

You can apply to register as a Non-Resident Property Elector at the Town of Gibsons office (during regular office hours) until August 25, 2026.

You will be asked to provide two pieces of identification and proof that you are the registered owner of the property. If the property is owned jointly with other individuals, you must also have the written consent of the majority of all the owners to vote as the non-resident property elector.

You must complete an Application for Registration as Non-resident Property Elector. We strongly recommend you download the application and consent form and complete it in advance to ensure you have all the information and signatures you need to qualify to vote.

Vote by Mail is available for the Town of Gibsons 2026 General Local Election.

Electors who wish to vote by mail must complete and submit a Mail Ballot Voting Application.

If your application is complete and you qualify to vote by mail, a mail ballot package will be provided once ballots are available. Additional forms, identification, or a solemn declaration may be required before you qualify to receive a mail ballot package.

If you do not provide an email address or phone number, the Town may not be able to notify you of the result of your application to vote by mail or contact you if additional information is required.

Important Mail Ballot Deadlines

  • August 24, 2026
    Mail-ballot applications become available.
  • September 28, 2026
    Mail-ballot packages begin being mailed and become available for pickup on or about September 28, 2026.
  • October 6, 2026
    Last day the Town will mail out mail-ballot packages.
  • October 16, 2026 at 12:00pm
    Deadline to request a mail-ballot package and final deadline for package pickup at Town Hall.
  • October 17, 2026 at 8:00pm
    Completed mail ballot must be received to be counted.

Pick-up Location

Town Hall
474 South Fletcher Road
Gibsons, BC

Pick-up is available during regular office hours. Please plan around statutory holidays and office closures.

How to Receive Your Mail Ballot Package

On the Mail Ballot Voting Application, choose one option only:

  • mail the package to your residential address;
  • mail the package to your mailing address;
  • mail the package to the alternative address listed on your application;
  • keep the package at Town Hall for you to pick up; or
  • keep the package at Town Hall for the person listed on your application to pick up on your behalf.

If someone else will pick up your package, that person must match the information provided on your application, sign the required declaration form, and present two pieces of identification when picking up the package.

Returning Your Completed Mail Ballot Package

Completed mail ballot packages must be received by the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer before the close of voting at *8:00 pm on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

*If delivering them on voting day, please deliver to the Voting Place at Gibsons & Area Community Centre, Room 219, 700 Park Road, Gibsons.

Completed mail ballot packages must be returned by Canada Post with delivery to PO Box 340, Gibsons, BC V0N 1V0 OR delivered in person to Town Hall, 474 South Fletcher Road, Gibsons, BC during regular office hours (M – F, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm)

The Town is not responsible for Canada Post delays. Please allow enough time for both delivery of the package to you and the return of the completed package to the Town. Return postage is the responsibility of the applicant.

You are responsible for ensuring your completed mail ballot package is received on time.

Do you vote in Gibsons or the SCRD? 

Some properties around Gibsons are outside the Town boundaries and are part of the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD).
 
Your voting eligibility depends on where your property is located.

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