'Gibsons' is a coastal community of 4,000 located in southwestern
British Columbia,
Canada on the
Strait of Georgia. It is the main marine gateway to the
Sunshine Coast. Approximately a forty minute ferry ride from
Vancouver and accessible by water or air, Gibsons played host to the long-running
CBC television series, ''
The Beachcombers'', and was also the filming location for ''
Needful Things'' starring
Max von Sydow and
Ed Harris.
The town and region are experiencing rapid growth and development. The pulp-and-paper industry, forestry and fishing are primary sources of revenue.
The town was established in
1886 by George Gibson and his sons. It was incorporated in 1929 as "Gibson's Landing," and in
1947 the name was changed to "Gibsons" at the request of the residents.
Awards
It is said that Gibsons has the world's best water after it won the "Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting" contest in February 2005
[1].
References
1. Gibsons Best Water Website
External links
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Official Town of Gibsons
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Gibsons Paddle Club