Visit Bowen Island

Though you can have your vehicle over to Bowen Island, you will realize that you do not need to. Most trails, beaches, and villages are walkable. Overview Map You can find a map of the Island in the Information Centre, almost all stores, or an online brochure. You can also find trail maps on websites […]

Outdoor Tours and Activities

21 Jun 2021

Hiking Through Mount Gardner

If you are searching for a day trip from Vancouver that involves hiking while enjoying scenic views, consider hiking to Mount...

Outdoor Tours and Activities

20 Jun 2021

Tours in Bowen Island

Discover the best sites in Bowen with the help of the Island local guides. Killarney Lake Crippen Regional Park presents accessible...

Outdoor Tours and Activities

15 Jun 2021

Visiting Bowen Island Sites With an eBike

If you are thinking about what mode of transportation you will use to visit the different sites in Bowen Island, consider...

Exploring the Hearth Gallery

Explore the diverse and rich culture of Bowen Island through the Hearth Gallery, which is just a few steps away from the ferry port. The Arts Council in Bowen Island manages the gallery. The gallery hosts most musical and literary performances, handles the Studio Tours, offers art instruction and programs, disseminates Arts and Cultural event updates, and sponsors several cultural events and activities. The Hearth Gallery collaborates with partners to present “Knowing Our Place,” an initiative that aims to enhance its relationship with the First Nations. The members of the committee are working diligently to serve most of the artists residing in Bowen Island. Community The Hearth continues to grow …

Happy Isle: a Playground of Paradise (1900 to 1958)

In 1967, a group of individuals was passionate about adding value to the Bowen community. Their idea was to cultivate interest by knowing more about history. Each person in their tiny group was given a locality to collect dates and facts about the formative years. Their efforts and the cooperation of the people in Bowen became the foundation for Irene Howard’s writing about Bowen Island (1872 to 1972). Their goal is to establish an Island Museum one day. Later on, their dream came true. Presently, the Bowen Island Museum and Archives collect materials relating to the yesteryears of the “Happy Isle.” Moreover, they have two buildings with a massive collection …

Visiting the Arts Pacific Gallery

The Arts Pacific Gallery is a display room that collects artworks from different artists who reside in Bowen Island. The gallery features authentic artwork, such as jewelry, fiber arts, handknits, ceramics, sculpture, pottery, and paintings. The mind behind the concept of the gallery is Jeannette Wrenshall, who is an artist herself. She is a proud ceramic artist who has served Bowen Island throughout the years. Since 1998, the gallery has been one of the favorite destinations of tourists worldwide. The gallery is a non-profit organization and is committed to showing excellence in its craft. Below is a list of their displays:

Fiber Arts: purses made of silk and wool, …
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Davies Heritage Orchard on Bowen Island: The Cradle of Tourism

Davies Heritage Orchard is the cradle of tourism on the Island. They offer museum tours free of charge. While enjoying the tour, you will see and witness the history of Bowen Island and the incredible work that volunteers have done in restoring the estate. Bowen Heritage commits itself to maintaining cottages and heritage apples. They continue to entertain their visitors with stories of history. Moreover, they furnish their museum cottage with artifacts from the 1920s during steamship days. They also have a collective amount of data about the history of the Union Steamship Company in cottage no. 19, which is an addition to posters that they have in cottage no …

Eat and Drink

25 Jun 2021

Specialty Wine and Food Shops in Bowen

You can get everything you need in Bowen Island to sustain yourself, especially during a long-term stay. The Island offers specialty...

Eat and Drink

23 Jun 2021

Bowen Island Cafés, Restaurants, and Take-out

Just five minutes away from the ferry port, you can get your meals from different cafés and restaurants in Bowen Island....

Eat and Drink

22 Jun 2021

Groceries and Specialty Foods

Along with freshly baked pastries and top-quality coffee, Bowen Island also boasts sweets, such as candies, organic pies, organic chocolates, and...

Where to Stay

28 Jun 2021

The Bowen Island Accommodations Company

Bowen Island Accommodations company is a service that offers quality management and vacation rentals. The company was established by Jan Steven,...

Where to Stay

27 Jun 2021

Lodging in Union Steamship Historical Cottages

Union Steamship Historical Cottages offer its guests waterfront accommodations, boasting in its attractive foreshore development. Beyond their flower-fringed boardwalk filled with...

Where to Stay

26 Jun 2021

Staying in Libellule Cottages

Libellule Cottages is a place to read, paint, write, wander, and do many adventures. You will arrive receiving a basket of...

Bowen Island is a small district in British Columbia, Canada. It is an island that is roughly 6 kilometers wide, 12 kilometers long, and 3 kilometers west of Metro Vancouver. Its population, which is about 3,600, is increased every summer by a thousand plus visitors.Here in Visit Bowen Island, you will feel what it is like to be on the island. Learn more about their arts, culture, outdoor tours, activities, food, destinations, and accommodations.

Getting Around Bowen Island

Though you can have your vehicle over to Bowen Island, you will realize that you do not need to. Most trails, beaches, and villages are walkable.

Overview Map

You can find a map of the Island in the Information Centre, almost all stores, or an online brochure. You can also find trail maps on websites online.

Island Transit

Several areas in the Island can be accessed Via Island Transit, which is a section of TransLink. You can settle your fare using cash, a credit card, or a compass card. You can find the schedules in Bluewater (280), Eagle Cliff (281), and Mount Gardner (282) on the Transportation page of the Island Municipality.

Bowen LIFT

Do you need a lift? Well, Bowen LIFT is about people helping people by offering rides. It will be easy to do rideshare on the Island by connecting drivers and riders. Visit bowenlift.com.