Bowen Island has everything for your weekend getaway from Vancouver

If you are looking for your perfect staycation in BC or coming to us from further afield, Bowen Island is the perfect Vancouver Getaway!  Here are some suggested itineraries to make the most of your visit.

Half day Shoreline Kayaking Tour

  • Arrival - Catch the 9.05am ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Snug Cove on Bowen Island.  Getting here

  • 9.45AM - Meet at the kayak shop on the dock to get ready for your 10am Shoreline Kayaking Tour along the rugged coastline.  Enjoy the spectacular views of Howe Sound and the North Shore Mountains!

  • Lunch - After your morning exercise, choose from a wide selection of hot and cold plates at the Snug Cafe, just a short walk from the kayak shop.

  • Hike - Refreshed after lunch, head up to Dorman Point on a short hike for incredible views back towards Vancouver.  The hike takes around 1 hour and is considered a moderate/easy hike.

  • Dinner - after a full day of activity ,you deserve to  cool down and sample the ciders at the Bowen Cider House.  The pies are definitely worth trying!

  • Stay Overnight - Why not return to the tranquil setting of Smugglers Cottage

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Full day Pasley Island Discovery tour

  • Arrival - Catch the 9.05am ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Snug Cove on Bowen Island.  Getting here

  • 9.45AM - Meet at the kayak shop for transportation over to the west side of Bowen Island.  You can alternatively meet us at Tunstall Bay around 10.15AM before we head out and navigate the Pasley Islands by kayak on a full day guided tour.  Hang out with seals and look out for the different shorebirds and the bald eagles overhead.

  • Lunch on a beach - Pack a hearty lunch to fuel you before and after kayaking.  You can also buy a lunch to take from Tell Your Friends cafe right next to our kayak shop.

  • Afternoon - enjoy the scenic paddle return to Tunstall Bay beach

  • Dinner - choose something for the BBQ at Alderwood Farm shop

  • Stay Overnight - Unwind and relax in a private suite on Alderwood Farm.

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Evening Sunset Tour at Tunstall Bay

  • AM - hire an e-bike from Bowen E-bikes  and discover Artisan Square and shops

  • Lunch - order some delicious lunch at Artisan Eats.  They have a wide range of hot lunch options and pastries.

  • PM - ride back to Snug Cove and investigate the shops, such as the Union Steamship Company for gifts and memorabilia or take a stroll along the boardwalk

  • Early dinner - warm your soul with some hearty food at Doc Morgan’s.  They have some great options.

  • Evening - meet your guide for your incredible Sunset Tour when the sky is rich in colour at Tunstall Bay.  Check the time of your tour, as this alters as the sunset time changes.

  • Stay - take in the views from your balcony at Artisan Suites vacation rentals

Please check opening days and times for all suggestions.  Our itineraries are ideas, but visitors should do their own research for reviews, activities and accommodations that suit their individual needs.  We can help you with the kayaking part!

Find more on details at Bowen Island Tourism

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