Guidebook for Bowen Island
Food Scene
Seasonal snack shop and boutique serving Earnest ice cream and tacos.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Branch 01
400 Bowen Island Trunk RdSeasonal snack shop and boutique serving Earnest ice cream and tacos.
Delicious breads, pastry, breakfast and lunch options at this French-trained bakery. If you go after 4pm, pastries are 2-for-1!
41 recommandé par les habitants
Artisan Eats Café & Fine Foods
539 Artisan LnDelicious breads, pastry, breakfast and lunch options at this French-trained bakery. If you go after 4pm, pastries are 2-for-1!
A great spot for pasta, pizza and seasonal dishes, with a gorgeous patio.
47 recommandé par les habitants
Tuscany Restaurant
451 Bowen Island Trunk RdA great spot for pasta, pizza and seasonal dishes, with a gorgeous patio.
Bowen's favourite little coffee shop, with awesome options for breakfast, lunch or a quick snack. They have a great selection to meet a variety of dietary needs (vegan and gluten-free options). Their daily specials always impress!
32 recommandé par les habitants
Snug Cafe The
445 Bowen Island Trunk RdBowen's favourite little coffee shop, with awesome options for breakfast, lunch or a quick snack. They have a great selection to meet a variety of dietary needs (vegan and gluten-free options). Their daily specials always impress!
Escape from the bustle of town to this adorable little hobby farm, with a lovely selection of groceries, pre-made meals, natural health products, and the best pie ever.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Alderwood Farm
1351 Adams RdEscape from the bustle of town to this adorable little hobby farm, with a lovely selection of groceries, pre-made meals, natural health products, and the best pie ever.
Home to the Bowen Island Farmers' Market, where you can find island-grown produce, fresh flowers, baked goods and crafts. Markets are held every Saturday from 10-12, from May through to October.
Bowen Island Community School
1041 Mount Gardner RoadHome to the Bowen Island Farmers' Market, where you can find island-grown produce, fresh flowers, baked goods and crafts. Markets are held every Saturday from 10-12, from May through to October.
A local favourite! Sweet, family-friendly cafe with amazing coffee and breakfast/lunch fare
24 recommandé par les habitants
tell your friends cafe
400 Bowen Island Trunk RdA local favourite! Sweet, family-friendly cafe with amazing coffee and breakfast/lunch fare
Orbaek is a farm-to-table restaurant offering takeaway meals, grocery staples and sausages all produced on a 7-acre working farm. We're obsessed with their rice bowls!
1125 Grafton Rd
1125 Grafton RoadOrbaek is a farm-to-table restaurant offering takeaway meals, grocery staples and sausages all produced on a 7-acre working farm. We're obsessed with their rice bowls!
Visit the patio bar at the Bowen Island Golf Club for a casual, scenic outdoor meal or beverage (craft beer, wine and kombucha). Don't miss the smash burgers on Saturday!
28 recommandé par les habitants
Bowen Island Golf Club
810 Beach DrVisit the patio bar at the Bowen Island Golf Club for a casual, scenic outdoor meal or beverage (craft beer, wine and kombucha). Don't miss the smash burgers on Saturday!
Drinks & Nightlife
Local cidery located in a heritage apple orchard, with tasting room and cozy outdoor patio.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Riley's Cidery
620 Laura RoadLocal cidery located in a heritage apple orchard, with tasting room and cozy outdoor patio.
Modern, minimalist distillery and tasting room producing local spirits and unique, hand-crafted cocktails
12 recommandé par les habitants
Copper Spirit Distillery
441 Bowen Island Trunk RdModern, minimalist distillery and tasting room producing local spirits and unique, hand-crafted cocktails
Parks & Nature
Take a peaceful walk or jog around the lake, and enjoy the quieter side of Bowen.
38 recommandé par les habitants
Killarney Lake
Take a peaceful walk or jog around the lake, and enjoy the quieter side of Bowen.
The best place to catch a sunset. Go for the evening and enjoy the views out to the Sunshine Coast.
23 recommandé par les habitants
Tunstall Bay
The best place to catch a sunset. Go for the evening and enjoy the views out to the Sunshine Coast.
This 10km round-trip climb takes you to the highest point on Bowen Island. The view at the top is well worth the effort!
22 recommandé par les habitants
Mount Gardner
This 10km round-trip climb takes you to the highest point on Bowen Island. The view at the top is well worth the effort!
Nice, easy trail along the coast of Cape Roger Curtis, with an iconic lighthouse lookout point and plenty of places to stop and enjoy the view. Stop for a swim at Pebbly Beach.
29 recommandé par les habitants
Cape Roger Curtis Lighthouse
1652 Whitesails DrNice, easy trail along the coast of Cape Roger Curtis, with an iconic lighthouse lookout point and plenty of places to stop and enjoy the view. Stop for a swim at Pebbly Beach.
Essentials
A perfect place to buy groceries and other essentials, including produce grown here on the island.
33 recommandé par les habitants
The Ruddy Potato
996 Dorman RdA perfect place to buy groceries and other essentials, including produce grown here on the island.
A true general store complete with groceries, convenience items, and a BC Liquor Store outpost.
27 recommandé par les habitants
Snug Cove General Store
471 Bowen Island Trunk RdA true general store complete with groceries, convenience items, and a BC Liquor Store outpost.
An exceptional selection of wine and beer from microbreweries and vineyards in BC and beyond.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Bowen Beer & Wine Cellar
996 Dorman RdAn exceptional selection of wine and beer from microbreweries and vineyards in BC and beyond.
Bowen Island Gas Station
1062 Mt Gardner RdFull service gas station open 9-5, Monday - Saturday. Closed on Sundays.
Entertainment & Activities
Yoga and pilates classes offered in a unique geodesic dome tucked into the forest.
Nectar Yoga Retreat
720 Gardner LnYoga and pilates classes offered in a unique geodesic dome tucked into the forest.
Kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals, guided tours and lessons for every budget and ability level. An amazing way to see the Island!
30 recommandé par les habitants
Bowen Island Sea Kayaking
Kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals, guided tours and lessons for every budget and ability level. An amazing way to see the Island!
A great way to sight-see on Bowen's hilly roads and trails
8 recommandé par les habitants
Bowen eBikes
431 Bowen Island Trunk RdA great way to sight-see on Bowen's hilly roads and trails
Artisan
585 Prometheus Pl
585 Prometheus PlaceOne-of-a-kind, handmade and custom jewelry by Miki Tanaka
Sangre de Fruta
563 Artisan LnBotanical beauty products made on Bowen Island