The GABE Shop

The GABE Shop The GABE Shop is a boutique thrift store run by volunteers and donations from the community. The GABE Shop is the Gabriola Auxiliary Business Enterprise.

Other programs are the Meals on Wheels and Drivers to Doctors. GABE Shop is the main source of income for the Auxiliary whose mandate it is to support Gabriola Island health initiatives through a grant program opened to other Not for Profit Societies such as: Home Hospice Program. PHC, GAC, The Hope Centre,and the Gabriola Health Foundation for equipment for the urgent care unit at the Gabriola Me

dical Clinic on Gabriola Island. GABE stands for Gabriola Auxiliary Business Enterprise and is part of The Gabriola Auxiliary for Island Health Care Society. The Auxiliary is always looking for new volunteers, so drop by The GABE Shop and let us know you're interested. You never know what you might find on an excursion to The GABE Shop! From crystal to telescopes, suits to golf shoes, artwork to bread makers. It is a treasure hunter's dream! We accept donations anytime during opening hours. Gently worn clothing, jewellery and shoes, household items, small appliances, antiques, artwork, books and more. We cannot accept children's car seats, toys with small parts, electronics and a few other items. When in doubt, give the store a call and one of our amazing volunteers will let you know if we can take your donation.

Jewelry and antique treasures to be found at The GABE Shop
05/28/2026

Jewelry and antique treasures to be found at The GABE Shop

The GABE Shop is seeking some volunteers!Do you have 2 to 3 hours a week you could help out? SATURDAY afternoon ice crea...
05/23/2026

The GABE Shop is seeking some volunteers!
Do you have 2 to 3 hours a week you could help out?
SATURDAY afternoon ice cream scooper to start ASAP, either 12-2 or 2-4 shift.
THURSDAY afternoons in the shop 1-4pm
FRIDAY afternoons in the shop 1-4pm
SATURDAY mid-days 11am-2pm
SUNDAY afternoons ice cream scooper starting in July
Please come see us in person Wed-Sat 10-4 or email [email protected]

Choconut Caramelate?! What is that?Try our new 2026 flavour - with coconut, almonds, caramel swirl, and chocolate chunks...
05/22/2026

Choconut Caramelate?! What is that?
Try our new 2026 flavour - with coconut, almonds, caramel swirl, and chocolate chunks.
The GABE Shop Ice Cream Cart is open Wed to Sat 12-4, $4 for single scoop and $6 for a double!

First Ice Cream Cart customers of the season!
05/15/2026

First Ice Cream Cart customers of the season!

We're back!  The Ice Cream Cart officially opens this Friday (tomorrow!) Just in time for May long weekend.  We've got t...
05/14/2026

We're back!
The Ice Cream Cart officially opens this Friday (tomorrow!) Just in time for May long weekend. We've got the classics you love and a few new flavours to discover, including 3 dairy free options. Tickets are on sale now inside The GABE Shop.

05/02/2026

A cell phone has been found left inside the Gabe Shop - either from yesterday or from first thing this morning. Unfortunately the battery is dead and we don't have a compatible charger on hand. If you are missing your phone please come by - we are open until 4pm today (saturday)

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The GABE Shop would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to🪻 The Swap Shop 🪻 for their amazingly generous donation of 3 new-t...
04/30/2026

The GABE Shop would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to🪻 The Swap Shop 🪻 for their amazingly generous donation of 3 new-to-us clothing racks for our store!
We have been able to level up our projects rack in a big way with one of them. These items are only a couple dollars and are often designer brands or great fabric and just need a little love - try your hand at visible mending or re-dyeing, or even upcycle the fabric or leather into something new and wonderful (please show us your upcycling projects, we love to see them!)
And make sure to check out the Swap Shop's new larger space, it's looking great!

By popular demand - all our ceramic tea and dinnerware sets are now priced as individual pieces 🫖☕️🍽So if you have been ...
04/25/2026

By popular demand - all our ceramic tea and dinnerware sets are now priced as individual pieces 🫖☕️🍽
So if you have been looking for that one specific piece for your collection without buying the whole lot, now is your chance!
Plus, The GABE Shop proceeds go to island health care initiatives - your tea party supports a great cause!

Thanks to some amazing donors, we have some fabulous designer finds in store!  Coach, Versace, Prada, Joseph Ribkoff, an...
04/24/2026

Thanks to some amazing donors, we have some fabulous designer finds in store! Coach, Versace, Prada, Joseph Ribkoff, and several more great premium and luxury brands to be found at a fraction of the price!

Seeking ICE CREAM SCOOPERS and SHOP volunteers!Do you have 2-3 hours a week available to help out at the shop or ice cre...
04/10/2026

Seeking ICE CREAM SCOOPERS and SHOP volunteers!
Do you have 2-3 hours a week available to help out at the shop or ice cream cart this summer? Looking for a simple, fun way to give back?
A great way to meet people and make a difference in the community! All proceeds support local health initiatives on Gabriola Island.
We are seeking Summer volunteers for our shop starting immediately, and the ice cream cart starting mid-May.
-Only one day a week (or more, if you'd like), 2 to 3 hour shifts.
-Easy, laid back & no experience necessary!
-Perfect for teens looking for work experience (volunteering looks excellent on a resume!), retirees, or anyone looking for something to do to help out in the community.
Please contact [email protected]

Address

560 North Road
Gabriola, BC
V0R1X3

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

250-325-4223

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