Bowen eBikesThere are many things to do on Bowen Island. Here’s a small list of some of our favourites. Arts and Culture Outdoor Activities (Businesses) Outdoor Activities (free) Pubs Cider Tours Must have vehicle, or bikes, or golf cart to get between establishments Fitness If you’re looking to stay fit here, there are plenty of options […]
So where are the bears on Bowen Island? The short answer is they’re rarely here; but I’m going to talk about when they do come, and how they get here. A sighting is reported about once every 5 years. I haven’t heard of any encounters in the past 5 years on Bowen Island. Some would […]
You think driving on the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Island would be straight forward, but it’s a little confusing the first time. This is a great post for anyone travelling from Vancouver to Bowen Island for the first time, and it will walk you through the complicated lineup situation. Getting to the Payment […]
Snap some sweet Bowen Photos without breaking a sweat. The Ferry Ride Over From the Top Deck, there’s no better way to announce your story that you’ve arrived to Bowen Island than by on the Queen of Capaliano. The views get better the closer in you get, but make sure you’re on the main deck […]
What do you want to do? That’s what I ask everyone who shows up to our shop, wether they’re renting an eBike, Golf Cart, or just a passer-by who wants some more information. “Mountains, Forrests, Views, Water, Cider, Golf, Hikes?” I say curious. They normally respond with an emphatic ‘All of the Above’ reply. Ok, […]
The Bowen Island Ferry leaves Horseshoe Bay and heads to Snug Cove. Here’s some quick advice on making your ferry. Missing Ferries (Ferry From Snug Cove to Horseshoe Bay) Every Saturday there is NO 7:25pm sailing back from Snug Cove to Horseshoe bay. So if you’re on island for dinner on Saturdays, there is a […]
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There are things all cyclists can do to cycle respectfully on Bowen Island and there are rules all cyclists must adhere to in BC. We’ll cover both in this post. Multi-use Trails Cyclists do not have the right of way on multi-use trails. You must yield to horses and pedestrians. If you are on a […]
Short Answer: Many many hours Not so short answer: cycling on Bowen Island, is relaxing, wonderful, and hilly. To ride on every road it’s about 5 hours if you’re a pro-cyclist, and 10-20 hours if you’re not a pro-cyclist to cycle every road on Bowen Island. Bowen Island About the size of Manhattan, or Richmond, […]