Guidebook for Bowen Island

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Guidebook for Bowen Island

Food Scene

Italian menu and wood fired pizza in a lovely setting. Cindi's pick: Tuscany salad and Marguerite pizza.
47 locals recommend
Tuscany Restaurant
451 Bowen Island Trunk Rd
47 locals recommend
Italian menu and wood fired pizza in a lovely setting. Cindi's pick: Tuscany salad and Marguerite pizza.
The best view on the island. Open for breakfast/lunch only.
41 locals recommend
Artisan Eats Café & Fine Foods
539 Artisan Ln
41 locals recommend
The best view on the island. Open for breakfast/lunch only.
My choice for casual breakfast/coffee/lunch and local vibe. Great menu, reasonable prices, and the warm hearts of Piers (RIP) and Joan.
32 locals recommend
Snug Cafe The
445 Bowen Island Trunk Rd
32 locals recommend
My choice for casual breakfast/coffee/lunch and local vibe. Great menu, reasonable prices, and the warm hearts of Piers (RIP) and Joan.
Hit or miss for food and service, but nothing beats the marina patio for a cold beverage on a beautiful, west coast day.
37 locals recommend
Doc Morgan's Marina Pub & Restaurant
439 Bowen Island Trunk Rd
37 locals recommend
Hit or miss for food and service, but nothing beats the marina patio for a cold beverage on a beautiful, west coast day.
New chef and menu, this restaurant has become a little more casual with a lovely outdoor patio for summer by the marina. They also offer weekend brunch from 10:30am. Cindi's pick: seafood cannelloni and a crisp Chateau Grand Renome Sauvignon Blanc.
19 locals recommend
Rustique Bistro
433 Bowen Island Trunk Rd
19 locals recommend
New chef and menu, this restaurant has become a little more casual with a lovely outdoor patio for summer by the marina. They also offer weekend brunch from 10:30am. Cindi's pick: seafood cannelloni and a crisp Chateau Grand Renome Sauvignon Blanc.
Quick take-out, or take to the beach for a picnic. Sit-in also optional with a few tables.
15 locals recommend
Bowen Sushi To Go
994 Dorman Rd
15 locals recommend
Quick take-out, or take to the beach for a picnic. Sit-in also optional with a few tables.

Arts & Culture

Check out the gallery for the current art show.
12 locals recommend
Bowen Island Arts Council
430 Bowen Island Trunk Rd
12 locals recommend
Check out the gallery for the current art show.

Shopping

Don't leave Bowen without trying Cocoa West! Simply the best. And you will want to take some home. Cindi's picks: Poblano hot chocolate and an unbelievably good egg to pop in your mouth.
29 locals recommend
Cocoa West Chocolatier
581 Artisan Ln
29 locals recommend
Don't leave Bowen without trying Cocoa West! Simply the best. And you will want to take some home. Cindi's picks: Poblano hot chocolate and an unbelievably good egg to pop in your mouth.
More than just a pharmacy. Great gifts and chocolates too.
12 locals recommend
Cates Pharmacy
495 Bowen Island Trunk Rd
12 locals recommend
More than just a pharmacy. Great gifts and chocolates too.
Award winning roaster, Gino, offers coffees and teas, along with some nibbles.
Bowen Island Roasting Co/The Bowen Coffee Store
996 Dorman Road
Award winning roaster, Gino, offers coffees and teas, along with some nibbles.
Excellent selection of wines and beers. Refrigerated beverages available. Knowledgeable staff.
14 locals recommend
Bowen Beer & Wine Cellar
996 Dorman Rd
14 locals recommend
Excellent selection of wines and beers. Refrigerated beverages available. Knowledgeable staff.

Sightseeing & Recreation

Golf, hike, stroll through the forest, swim... You can also customize your adventure through http://bowenislandadventures.com
You can make this a short walk around the lake, or add Crippen Park trail to the cove and make it longer. Easy walk for all ages featuring the lushness of the island. .
38 locals recommend
Killarney Lake
38 locals recommend
You can make this a short walk around the lake, or add Crippen Park trail to the cove and make it longer. Easy walk for all ages featuring the lushness of the island. .
By far the best sunset beach experience any time of year. Great swimming an/or picnic.
23 locals recommend
Tunstall Bay
23 locals recommend
By far the best sunset beach experience any time of year. Great swimming an/or picnic.
A good, strenuous, hike up the mountain, where you will be rewarded with stunning panoramic views of the city. Advanced level.
22 locals recommend
Mount Gardner
22 locals recommend
A good, strenuous, hike up the mountain, where you will be rewarded with stunning panoramic views of the city. Advanced level.
Stroll along the beach, or take the trail that provides clear and unobstructed views of this pristine area. Enjoy a swim, bring a picnic, and watch the sunset.
29 locals recommend
Cape Roger Curtis Lighthouse
1652 Whitesails Dr
29 locals recommend
Stroll along the beach, or take the trail that provides clear and unobstructed views of this pristine area. Enjoy a swim, bring a picnic, and watch the sunset.
Bowen Golf Course: 9 hole course in a beautiful island setting with ocean views. Enjoy a beverage at the clubhouse to wrap up a great round.
Beach Drive
Beach Drive
Bowen Golf Course: 9 hole course in a beautiful island setting with ocean views. Enjoy a beverage at the clubhouse to wrap up a great round.

Essentials

Health-conscious groceries and a cafe for prepared take-out food.
33 locals recommend
The Ruddy Potato
996 Dorman Rd
33 locals recommend
Health-conscious groceries and a cafe for prepared take-out food.
Full selection of grocery items, and a licensed liquor store with cold beer and wine options.
27 locals recommend
Snug Cove General Store
471 Bowen Island Trunk Rd
27 locals recommend
Full selection of grocery items, and a licensed liquor store with cold beer and wine options.

Getting Around

Bowen Taxi operates limited weekend hours. Call 604-250-8294
If you need it, it's here! But check the hours. Very limited and not open evenings or - often - Sundays.
Bowen Island Gas Station
1062 Mt Gardner Rd
If you need it, it's here! But check the hours. Very limited and not open evenings or - often - Sundays.
Summertime scooter rentals make getting around Bowen easy! Go ahead...explore!
6 locals recommend
Zoom Zoom Bowen Island
6 locals recommend
Summertime scooter rentals make getting around Bowen easy! Go ahead...explore!
Commuter access to Bowen Island and late night foot passenger service.
Cormorant Marine Water Taxi
357 Cardena Road
Commuter access to Bowen Island and late night foot passenger service.

Health & Wellbeing

Why not take some time to pamper yourself? Enquire about mobile massage therapists available to come to you!
http://bowenislandyoga.com/ Numerous yoga classes and activities for the conscious traveller. Check out the website for offerings, including Just Dance, Kirtan, Dharma, Meditation, Spiritual Film series and more.
6 locals recommend
The Well on Bowen
589 Artisan Ln
6 locals recommend
http://bowenislandyoga.com/ Numerous yoga classes and activities for the conscious traveller. Check out the website for offerings, including Just Dance, Kirtan, Dharma, Meditation, Spiritual Film series and more.
Massage, Acupuncture , TCM, Physiotherapy, and Nutritional counselling are all available at this holistic health centre in Artisann Square.
Bowen Island Wellness Centre
597 Artisan Ln
Massage, Acupuncture , TCM, Physiotherapy, and Nutritional counselling are all available at this holistic health centre in Artisann Square.