High on Love Bhakti Festival is set on the beautiful Gabriola Island, just a short ferry ride from Nanaimo, BC. We recommend arriving the day before and staying through the night to fully enjoy the experience. To help you plan, we’ve included the ferry schedule here along with accommodation suggestions to make your stay easy and restful.
GETTING TO THE FESTIVAL
ACCOMODATIONS + FERRY SCHEDULE
We recommend booking your accommodations early, as options can fill up quickly during the summer season. For your convenience, we've also provided the ferry schedule to help plan your journey to Gabriola Island. *As of April 2025 the last sailing on Saturdays from Gabriola to Nanaimo is at 11pm. Check current ferry schedule below to confirm.
Lodging & Travel Exchange Private Facebook Group
We’ve created a private Facebook group for festival goers to connect around lodging and travel!
Use this space as another option to offer or find a place to stay on Saturday, July 19, or to coordinate rides to and from Gabriola.
💬 Please Note: This is a community-led space — we won’t be moderating or managing accommodations. Please use your own judgment and take conversations to private messages.
Descanso Bay Regional Park
A scenic 40-acre oceanfront park offering private, wooded campsites. It's conveniently located near the ferry terminal and village center, making it an ideal spot for festival-goers. The campground is accessible by vehicle, foot, bike, or kayak.
Page’s Resort & Marina Campground
Nestled among forests and gardens, this campground offers secluded tenting sites and RV spots with electrical hookups. Amenities include washrooms, showers, laundry facilities, and picnic areas. In addition to camping, Page's Resort offers fully equipped seaside cottages for those seeking more comfort.
Airbnb
Gabriola Island has a variety of Airbnb options, ranging from private campsites to cozy cabins to private suites, with prices starting around $24 - $51 CAD per night.
FAQ's
IS THIS A KID FRIENDLY FESTIVAL? Yes! Anyone under 18 may attend for free when accompanied by an adult who has purchased a ticket. Our festival is family-friendly.
CAN I WALK FROM THE FERRY TO THE FESTIVAL VENUE? The walk from the ferry terminal to the festival grounds (The Commons) takes approximately 15 minutes and is accessible for most individuals of various fitness levels and ages.
ACCOMODATIONS? Our festival is just for the day, but we have accommodation suggestions on our Info page if you were thinking of staying over night! Update: We have created a private FB group for festival goers to connect around lodging and travel! Please find the link above in the Accommodations section. Use this space to offer or find a place to stay on Saturday, July 19, or to coordinate rides to and from Gabriola. 💬 Note: This is a community-led space — we won’t be moderating or managing accommodations.
WILL THERE BE FOOD AT THE FESTIVAL? Yes! We will have a food truck on site along with cafes and a grocery store nearby.
Is this Festival Substance Free? This festival as well as The Commons (festival location) are drug, alcohol and smoke-free.
Can I Bring My Pet? No, this is a people-only festival. For the safety and comfort of all attendees, please leave your pets at home or with a trusted pet-sitter for the day. Service animals, are the only exception to this policy.
Note this is not our complete FAQ section. Additional questions and answers will be added soon. Check back regularly for updates.