The 8th annual Texada Island Blues & Roots Festival takes place on Texada Island at Gillies Bay Ball Park, in the hamlet of Gillies Bay, BC.
Yes, it is an adventure to get here, but it’s worth it to journey to paradise! You will definitely have fun at our cozy festival with the very talented musicians that live in this amazing part of the world.
Come for the music festival; stay for the nature and beauty of the island!
How to Get to Gillies Bay Ball Park
Gillies Bay Ballpark is about 25 minutes from the Blubber Bay Ferry Terminal.
Drive off the ferry at Blubber Bay and continue on Blubber Bay Road to the stop sign at Gillies Bay Road (At the gas station).
Turn right and continue until you reach Gillies Bay.
Drive a little further, past the RCMP Station, pass the Firehall and the old school.
The ballpark is on the left, just pass the old school.
How to Get to Texada Island
By car from Vancouver:
Drive to Horseshoe Bay Terminal and take the ferry to Langdale Terminal on the Sunshine Coast.
Drive to Earl’s Cove Terminal and take the ferry to Saltery Bay Terminal.
Drive from Saltery Bay to Powell River (Westview Terminal) and take the ferry to Texada Island (Blubber Bay Terminal).
By car from Vancouver Island:
Drive to Comox (Little River Terminal) and take the ferry to Powell River (Westview Terminal).
Take the ferry from Westview Terminal to Texada Island (Blubber Bay Terminal).
By boat:
Sail to the Marble Bay Marina.
Sail to Shelter Point Park where there is open moorage.
Use Texada Coastal Rides to get around.
By air:
Texada/Gillies Bay Airport (CYGB) accommodates small aircraft.
Oceanside Air flys between Texada Island, Vancouver Airport and Vancouver Island.
Pacific Coastal Airlines flys between Powell River Airport and Vancouver.
For more information see texada.org/getting-to-texada
Where to Stay on Texada Island
Whether you want to camp or rent a cottage, Texada Island has a place to lay your head.
Texada Island Accommodations
Limited camping is available at the festival site.
No Hookups.
$15.00 per night, cash at the main gate.
For booking a spot, email Gerry Childress at texadabandr@gmail.com.
Please put in the subject line: Camping Request.
Food & Drink on Texada Island
Groceries and Liquor Sales:
Gillies Bay General Store in Gillies Bay is across the road from Gillies Bay Ball Park, where the Texada Island Blues & Roots takes place.
Van Anda Market is in Van Anda.
Restaurants & Pubs
Mary Mary Café in Van Anda
Texada Island Pub & Restaurant in Van Anda
Salty Dog in Gillies Bay on Ash Street
Other Services
Auto Services:
Centennial Service in Van Anda
Medical Services:
Texada Island Health Centre in Gillies Bay
Shopping:
Sea Dreams on Gillies Bay Road
Rycroft Gallery on Gillies Bay Road
Daisy and Saidies New to You in Van Anda
Gillies Bay Thrift Store
Texada Island Farmers Market on Sunday (noon – 1:30), in the ballpark right next to the festival.