Discover Bowen Island’s unique charm even on rainy days. From waterfalls spontaneously appearing (I’ll tell you where) to cozy pubs, explore a list of indoor activities and unique spots both inside and out. This article tells you about the following: Take an Art Tour Bowen Island is the lucky home to many artists, aspiring artists, […]
Did you know Bowen Island offers a hiking trail that’s as flat as a pancake? Can you guess where it is? (Hint: it’s Killarney Lake) Just follow the pink trail once you’re off the ferry. Turn Right at the bike shop, Left onto the first trail, Right at the waterfall along the roadway, left into […]
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Getting Around Bowen Island
You’ve made it here now what? There are no taxi’s or uber/lifts on island, so you’ll need to decide how to get around Bowen Island. Walk on Passengers If you’ve shown up without a way to get around there are a few options on island: Low Speed Vehicle / Golf Cart Perhaps the most exciting […]
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Bowen Island Things To Do
There 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 […]
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Where are the Bears on Bowen Island?
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 to Bowen Island would be straight forward, but it’s a little confusing the first time. So let me walk you through how it works. This has also been a source of debate amongst locals, if the boarding process should be changed to make it more clear to load. Getting […]
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, […]
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How to Leave Bowen Island by Car
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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