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 […]
Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Island Prior to 2025
Note: The Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal is currently open, but loading procedures have changed due to construction. See the updated article here. Alternative Pages You Could Consider: 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 […]
10 Bowen Island Instagram Shots Without Breaking a Sweat
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 […]
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Cycling Respectfully On Bowen Island
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 […]
How long does it take to cycle around Bowen Island
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, […]