2026 Gala Fund-A-Need

We’re building a healthy, caring, and thriving community through vibrant community programs and public gathering spaces, a bustling local market, and a progressive unique collect-and-release aquarium. Join us!

WE CONNECT people to foster a healthier, more social and caring community.

WE INSPIRE sustainable behaviour for the health of our ocean and planet.

WE CREATE opportunities for artists and entrepreneurs to cultivate community economic development.

Our 2026 Goal:

We have set a goal of $50,000 for our 2026 Fund-a-Need Campaign which raises funds to support the delivery of our programs and activities, such as:

Public Gathering Spaces | Park & Play Centre | Summer Night Markets | Neighbourhood Nights | Saturday Live Music | Winter Fest | Art @ the Market | Aquarium animal health | Aquarium collections | Aquarium releases | Marine Education | Ocean explorer camps | Marine Safari camps | Climate Faire... and so much more!

All Fund-A-Need donations will receive a tax receipt. Please take note of the payment instructions as we will follow up about your pledge after the Gala!

Thank you for your support of our mission!

The Gibsons Public Market and the Nicholas Sonntag Tidepools Aquarium are operated by the Gibsons Community Building Society & BlueAct Marine Society, a volunteer-led not-for-profit organizations established in 2014.

The vision of the GCBS, in partnership with the Town of Gibsons, Community Futures and Sunshine Coast Community Foundation, is to operate a vibrant year-round community gathering place, learning destination and public market—a unique place that enriches the lives of Sunshine Coast residents, families, visitors, and newcomers… for generations to come.