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Bowen Island

In Howe Sound

In the Greater Vancouver Regional District

of British Columbia, Canada

 

 

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BC-LMainland01.jpgBowen Island is located in Howe Sound just west of Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver.  BC Ferries has regular ferry service to Bowen Island from Horseshoe Bay.

 

Bowen Island was originally named by the Spanish in 1791.  In 1860 is was renamed for Rear Admiral Bowen who served under Admiral Howe.  He never saw the island that was named after him.

 

Since the 1900’s Bowen Island has been a favorite getaway for the residents of the Lower Mainland.  There are two marinas on the island so it is also a favorite with the yachting crowd.

 

Visitors will find several picnic grounds, restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, gift stores on the island, many of which are located near the ferry terminal.  No overnight camping or RV use is permitted on the island.  However, there are many fine overnight accommodations on the island.

 

Crippen Regional Park has several hiking trails and the hike to Mount Gardner offers panoramic views of the Strait of Georgia.  Bowen Island has a population of around 3,500 people.

 

To find Bowen Island take the Trans-Canada Highway-1 west to the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal.  Take the Bowen Island Ferry.

 

 

Recommended Attractions

 

 

Lodging

 

 

 

Restaurants

 

 

 

Visitor Information

 

Bowen Island Chamber of Commerce

432 Cardena Road

PO Box 199

Bowen Island, BC, Canada V0N 1G0

http://www.bowenisland.org/

 

Bowen Island Municipality

981 Artisan Lane

Bowen Island, BC, Canada V0N 1G0

604-947-4255

http://www.bimbc.ca/

 

Crippen Regional Park

604-224-5739

Bowen Island Trunk Road

http://www.gvrd.bc.ca/parks/Crippen.htm

 

 

BC Ferries

http://www.bcferries.com/

 

 

 

Listed Attractions on Bowen Island

We have not necessarily visited or recommend listed attractions.

 

 

Lodging – Hotels – Limited Services

 

 

 

 

Lodging – Guest Suites, Guest Homes, and Cabins

 

Deertail – Luxury Guest Suite – 604-947-6938 – http://www.deertail.com

info@deertail.com

 

Josephine Lake House – 604-916-3412 – http://www.josephinelakehouse.com/index.htm

351 Josephine Drive, PO Box Q-29 RR#1, Bowen Island, BC, Canada V0N 1G0

 

Doc Morgans Inn – 604-947-0707

 

 

Eaglecliff Suite – 604-947-2291

1601 Eaglecliff Rd, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0

 

Hollybarry Cottage – 604-947-2081

1481 Eaglecliff Road, PO Box K-7, RR#1, Bowen Island, BC, Canada V0N 1G0

 

Wildwood Lane Cottages – 604-947-2253

RR#1 – AR47 1321 Adams Rd, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0

 

 

Lodging – Bed & Breakfasts

 

Island Thyme Bed & Breakfast – 604-947-0191 – http://www.artistinthegarden.ca/island_thyme/index.htm

967 Windjammer Road, Box W-40, Bowen Island, BC, Canada V0N 1G0

 

The Lodge at the Old Dorm  (a heritage B & B) – 604-947-0947

460 Melmore Rd,Box 62, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0

 

On the Sea B & B – 604-947-2471

C 15 – 729 Taylor Rd, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0

 

The Sea Garden Bed & Breakfast – 647-947-0114

227 Highland Trl, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0

 

Treehouse on Bowen B & B – 604-947-0292

263 David Rd, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0

 

Twiggleberries Bed & Breakfast & Spa – 604-947-2877

711 Cates Hill Rd, Bowen Island, BC

 

The Studio at Cove House – 604-723-6406

426 Union Rd, Bowen Island, BC

Restaurants

 

 

Blue-Eyed Mary’s – 604-947-2583

Lower Snug Cove, Bowen Island, BC

 

The Bowmart Diner – 604-947-0317

449 Bowen Island Trunk Rd, Bowen Island, BC 

 

The Breakfast Cafι – 604-947-0550

2F1 451 Bowen Isld Trnk, Bowen Island, BC

 

The Gallery Bistro & Lounge – 604-947-0061

539 Artisan Lane, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0

Doc Morgan’s Inn – family dining & pub – 604-947-0808

Located on the boardwalk.

 

Snug Cafι – Breakfast and lunch –  604-947-0402

445 Bowen Isld Trnk, Bowen Island, BC

 

Tacos & Ice Cream on the Pier -  Bowen Island Marina in Snug Cove

 

 

 

Restaurants - Pizza

 

 

Bowen Island Pub – 604-947-2782

479 Bowen Trunk Rd, Bowen Island, BC

 

Tuscany Restaurant – 604-947-0550

451 Bowen Trunk Road, Bowen Island, BC, Canada V0N 1G0

 

Antiques

 

 

Antique Emporium – 604-947-9789

Ste 3 – 479 Bowen Island Trunk, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0

Art Galleries

 

 

The Gallery at Artisan Square – 604-947-2454

 

Many Moons Pottery Studio – 604-947-6900

350 Josephine Dr, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0

 

Gift Shops

 

 

Cocoa West – 604-947-2996

581 C Artisan Square

 

Gifts on the Pier – 604-947-0107

 375 Cardena, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0

 

Gift Studio Gallery – 604-947-0899

Ste 302 – 566 Artisan Land, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0

 

Maiden Mother Crone Books & Gifts (Metaphysical) – 604-947-6926

1004 Grafton Rd, Bowen Island, BC

 

Marinas

 

 

Bowen Island Marina and the Pier in Snug Cove  - 604-947-9710

RR# A-1 Bowen Island , BC V0N 1G0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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