Guidebook for Bowen Island

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Guidebook for Bowen Island

Food Scene

A Bowen Island Institution! Locals and travellers alike come to the Snug from the crack of dawn right through the day to get their breakfast, coffee and lunch. Delicious, rustic and spot on exactly what you'd hope for when coming to the gulf islands in BC. Foods pretty fast, even if you need to catch the ferry, but expect a line pretty much anytime you go.
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Snug Cafe The
445 Bowen Island Trunk Rd
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A Bowen Island Institution! Locals and travellers alike come to the Snug from the crack of dawn right through the day to get their breakfast, coffee and lunch. Delicious, rustic and spot on exactly what you'd hope for when coming to the gulf islands in BC. Foods pretty fast, even if you need to catch the ferry, but expect a line pretty much anytime you go.
Doc Morgans is tucked just out of sight from the main road but has the best seats in the house! With a patio view that overlooks the bay, a rustic charm (it's an original Bowen Island building), live music and a care free attitude that you simply cannot find on the mainland. Great for burgers, beers, and squeezing a big crowd in to eat.
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Doc Morgan's Marina Pub & Restaurant
439 Bowen Island Trunk Rd
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Doc Morgans is tucked just out of sight from the main road but has the best seats in the house! With a patio view that overlooks the bay, a rustic charm (it's an original Bowen Island building), live music and a care free attitude that you simply cannot find on the mainland. Great for burgers, beers, and squeezing a big crowd in to eat.
The brunch spot. Check the hours to make sure they're open and then enjoy the discovery of Artisan Square, a small roundabout of shops up on a high hill. Artisan Eats patio looks out over the Howe Sound and has some of the best brunch options found anywhere on Bowen or in Vancouver. Beautiful cafe to boot.
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Artisan Eats Café & Fine Foods
539 Artisan Ln
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The brunch spot. Check the hours to make sure they're open and then enjoy the discovery of Artisan Square, a small roundabout of shops up on a high hill. Artisan Eats patio looks out over the Howe Sound and has some of the best brunch options found anywhere on Bowen or in Vancouver. Beautiful cafe to boot.
The open patio is covered in wisteria blossoms and string lights in the summer, making for an experience that feels so far from the city. Incredible oven baked pizzas and a dim, candle-lit interior make it the romantic go-to spot on Bowen. Pizza's are incredible. Gluten free options too.
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Tuscany Restaurant
451 Bowen Island Trunk Rd
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The open patio is covered in wisteria blossoms and string lights in the summer, making for an experience that feels so far from the city. Incredible oven baked pizzas and a dim, candle-lit interior make it the romantic go-to spot on Bowen. Pizza's are incredible. Gluten free options too.
The smallest candy store in the world. Hidden in one of the old back lanes in Snug Cove, treat yourself, if you can find it :)
CAndy in the Cove
449 Bowen Island Trunk Rd
The smallest candy store in the world. Hidden in one of the old back lanes in Snug Cove, treat yourself, if you can find it :)
Serving artisanal toast (on Bowen that's apparently a thing), and Earnest Ice Cream (Vancouver's favourite local brand) right on pier. Right next door is "Branch 01", a boutique filled with local ceramics, wood works, potted plants and much more. Only fifteen steps from the ferry as you walk off!
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Branch 01
400 Bowen Island Trunk Rd
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Serving artisanal toast (on Bowen that's apparently a thing), and Earnest Ice Cream (Vancouver's favourite local brand) right on pier. Right next door is "Branch 01", a boutique filled with local ceramics, wood works, potted plants and much more. Only fifteen steps from the ferry as you walk off!

Parks & Nature

The sunset spot! Facing West, Tunstall is a fantastic beach to come to in the late afternoon for either a swim out to the floating dock or to catch a sunset as it sets over the Sunshine Coast.
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Tunstall Bay
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The sunset spot! Facing West, Tunstall is a fantastic beach to come to in the late afternoon for either a swim out to the floating dock or to catch a sunset as it sets over the Sunshine Coast.
Killarney Lake is accessible on foot from Snug Cove. A walking or biking trailing that does the full loop around the lake, with both forest trails and board walks, it's a beautiful way to spend an hour on a brisk walk, make part of your jog, or to picnic alongside.
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Killarney Lake
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Killarney Lake is accessible on foot from Snug Cove. A walking or biking trailing that does the full loop around the lake, with both forest trails and board walks, it's a beautiful way to spend an hour on a brisk walk, make part of your jog, or to picnic alongside.
The main big hike on Bowen. Mount Gardener has a multitude of trails connecting up and around the mountain. The classic route is to the peak where there's a helicopter pad to view all of the Howe Sound from. Please research this hike thoroughly and bring a fully charged cell phone as the trails are not well signed.
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Mount Gardner
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The main big hike on Bowen. Mount Gardener has a multitude of trails connecting up and around the mountain. The classic route is to the peak where there's a helicopter pad to view all of the Howe Sound from. Please research this hike thoroughly and bring a fully charged cell phone as the trails are not well signed.
A beautiful cove, beach and oceanside trail that's still a bit of a secret ; )
Lighthouse Lane
Lighthouse Lane
A beautiful cove, beach and oceanside trail that's still a bit of a secret ; )

Arts & Culture

One of the latest additions to Snug Cove, the Bowen Islands Arts Council is a gallery featuring local artists of all mediums. Exceptional work has been coming out Bowen and it's well worth visiting as new shows come out.
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Bowen Island Arts Council
430 Bowen Island Trunk Rd
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One of the latest additions to Snug Cove, the Bowen Islands Arts Council is a gallery featuring local artists of all mediums. Exceptional work has been coming out Bowen and it's well worth visiting as new shows come out.

Essentials

The Ruddy is the local organic grocery store on Bowen, but also has a fantastic cafe with fresh baked goods, sandwiches and much more. Great prices in the deli, excellent for grabbing snacks to go.
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The Ruddy Potato
996 Dorman Rd
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The Ruddy is the local organic grocery store on Bowen, but also has a fantastic cafe with fresh baked goods, sandwiches and much more. Great prices in the deli, excellent for grabbing snacks to go.
Get your basic needs for groceries as well as wine & beer from the General Store.
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Snug Cove General Store
471 Bowen Island Trunk Rd
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Get your basic needs for groceries as well as wine & beer from the General Store.
Beer & Wine & Liquor the Cellar has you covered all week and stays open late until either 10pm or 11pm depending on the day.
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Bowen Beer & Wine Cellar
996 Dorman Rd
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Beer & Wine & Liquor the Cellar has you covered all week and stays open late until either 10pm or 11pm depending on the day.

Getting Around

Moped rentals! Take a (mellow) rip around the island while you feel the wind on your face. Do a tour of all of the beaches at that not-so speedy island pace.
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Zoom Zoom Bowen Island
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Moped rentals! Take a (mellow) rip around the island while you feel the wind on your face. Do a tour of all of the beaches at that not-so speedy island pace.

Entertainment & Activities

Waterfront, island golfing.
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Bowen Island Golf Club
810 Beach Dr
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Waterfront, island golfing.