Guidebook for Bowen Island
Everything Else
First Credit Union
996 Dorman RdOnly bank machine on Bowen
Bowen Island Marina & The Pier
400 Bowen Island Trunk RdBowen Island Kayak rental has kayaks and stand up paddle boards.
You can just hang out on the beach, jump in the ocean, or watch a sunset.
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Tunstall Bay
You can just hang out on the beach, jump in the ocean, or watch a sunset.
This beach is a bit quieter than Tunstall and just a nice for hanging out and swimming.
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Bowen Bay
This beach is a bit quieter than Tunstall and just a nice for hanging out and swimming.
Essentials
Old fashioned General Store that carries just about everything. Also the government agent for liquor sales.
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Snug Cove General Store
471 Bowen Island Trunk RdOld fashioned General Store that carries just about everything. Also the government agent for liquor sales.
Organic foods, locally sourced produce, baked goods and meats. In store deli/eatery.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Ruddy Potato
996 Dorman RdOrganic foods, locally sourced produce, baked goods and meats. In store deli/eatery.
Forget your pjs and toothbrush - head here. Pick up a everything from chocolates to gift wrap to vitamins to flip flops.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cates Pharmacy
495 Bowen Island Trunk RdForget your pjs and toothbrush - head here. Pick up a everything from chocolates to gift wrap to vitamins to flip flops.
Arts & Culture
Starting February 2018 the gallery has its own building attached to the library in the heart of The Cove. Rotating exhibitions showcase the best of Bowen's Artists. Also this is the place to find art cards, books from local poets, novelists, and cartoonists, and cds from Bowen's musicians.
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Bowen Island Arts Council
430 Bowen Island Trunk RdStarting February 2018 the gallery has its own building attached to the library in the heart of The Cove. Rotating exhibitions showcase the best of Bowen's Artists. Also this is the place to find art cards, books from local poets, novelists, and cartoonists, and cds from Bowen's musicians.
The authentic little lumberman's cottage is a delight to see. Could you live there for a month? Learn more about Bowen's early days as a resort community.
Bowen Island Museum and Archives
1014 Miller RdThe authentic little lumberman's cottage is a delight to see. Could you live there for a month? Learn more about Bowen's early days as a resort community.
Food Scene
Breads and baked treats. New in 2017 this is the home of The Soup Fairy. Don't feel like cooking? Pick up delicious and nutritious soup made with love by Frank and reheat it at home.
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The Village Baker Cafe'
992 Dorman RdBreads and baked treats. New in 2017 this is the home of The Soup Fairy. Don't feel like cooking? Pick up delicious and nutritious soup made with love by Frank and reheat it at home.
Delicious breads and food.
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Artisan Eats Café & Fine Foods
539 Artisan LnDelicious breads and food.
Best deck on the Island for a bite or a brew.
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Doc Morgan's Marina Pub & Restaurant
439 Bowen Island Trunk RdBest deck on the Island for a bite or a brew.
A wood fired pizza oven makes for yummy pizza. And a lovely outdoor terrace makes for romantic dining al fresco. You can order and pick up to take your pizza home as well.
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Tuscany Restaurant
451 Bowen Island Trunk RdA wood fired pizza oven makes for yummy pizza. And a lovely outdoor terrace makes for romantic dining al fresco. You can order and pick up to take your pizza home as well.
The crepes are great and they have a lovely, sunny, outdoor patio.
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Rustique Bistro
433 Bowen Island Trunk RdThe crepes are great and they have a lovely, sunny, outdoor patio.
You can't go wrong with sushi for lunch or dinner!
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Bowen Sushi To Go
994 Dorman RdYou can't go wrong with sushi for lunch or dinner!
You can never eat enough chocolate or drink enough hot chocolate. Hand made with love and expertise these chocolates are awesome. Then there is the gelato...
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Cocoa West Chocolatier
581 Artisan LnYou can never eat enough chocolate or drink enough hot chocolate. Hand made with love and expertise these chocolates are awesome. Then there is the gelato...
If you just want a light and delicious bite to eat and some casual conversation this is a great place to head. One of the newest eateries on Bowen, but the hosts have some history on here. There is even wine on tap!
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Barcelona Tapas & Wine Bar
449 Bowen Island Trunk RdIf you just want a light and delicious bite to eat and some casual conversation this is a great place to head. One of the newest eateries on Bowen, but the hosts have some history on here. There is even wine on tap!
They serve toast with funky toppings and ice-cream. Also you can get gluten free toast here!
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Branch 01
400 Bowen Island Trunk RdThey serve toast with funky toppings and ice-cream. Also you can get gluten free toast here!
Shopping
Kids craft supplies and games, a wide range of books, great greeting cards and tickets for local events.
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Phoenix Books
992 Dorman RdKids craft supplies and games, a wide range of books, great greeting cards and tickets for local events.
Specialty beer and wine - chilled bottles and knowledgable staff who can give recommendations.
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Bowen Beer & Wine Cellar
996 Dorman RdSpecialty beer and wine - chilled bottles and knowledgable staff who can give recommendations.
The place to get everything you didn't know you needed and for a good price while donating money to community projects and up-cycling.
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Knick Knack Nook Re-Use-It Store Society
1063 Mt Gardner RdThe place to get everything you didn't know you needed and for a good price while donating money to community projects and up-cycling.
Bowen Building Centre
1013 Grafton RdNeed anything construction or household or just a roll of duct tape head here.
The flagship store for Movement Global is in Artisan Square on Bowen Island. Selling Vancouver made bamboo yoga and casual wear, this is a favourite place for locals to shop.
Movement Global
590 Artisan LaneThe flagship store for Movement Global is in Artisan Square on Bowen Island. Selling Vancouver made bamboo yoga and casual wear, this is a favourite place for locals to shop.
I can always find something that fits and suits me perfectly.
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Out Of The Blue
455 Bowen Island Trunk RdI can always find something that fits and suits me perfectly.
Designer clothing on a rural island? You bet. Canadian designers and great attention to find that special article from the owner. Bring the kids too as there are items for children and men too.
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Wren Boutique
589 Artisan LnDesigner clothing on a rural island? You bet. Canadian designers and great attention to find that special article from the owner. Bring the kids too as there are items for children and men too.
Entertainment & Activities
Rentals and lessons for getting out in a sea kayak. Explore Bowen's shores from the water. Paddle board rental is also an option.
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Bowen Island Sea Kayaking
Rentals and lessons for getting out in a sea kayak. Explore Bowen's shores from the water. Paddle board rental is also an option.
A great selection of books and magazines and a corner to sit and read in.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bowen Island Public Library
430 Bowen Island Trunk RdA great selection of books and magazines and a corner to sit and read in.
Take a clay works class or just drop by for a chat with the owner about all things clay. Various courses for adults and children and families are offered.
Cloudflower Clayworks
589 Prometheus PlTake a clay works class or just drop by for a chat with the owner about all things clay. Various courses for adults and children and families are offered.
Take in a yoga session to help you fully unwind while visiting Bowen.
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The Well on Bowen
589 Artisan LnTake in a yoga session to help you fully unwind while visiting Bowen.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you check the weekly paper there may be some dance or jazz music special event. If not just sign in for a brew, a game of pool and chat with the locals.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 150
1265 Scarborough RdIf you check the weekly paper there may be some dance or jazz music special event. If not just sign in for a brew, a game of pool and chat with the locals.
Best dinning deck on Bowen overlooking the Union Steamship Company Marina.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Doc Morgan's Marina Pub & Restaurant
439 Bowen Island Trunk RdBest dinning deck on Bowen overlooking the Union Steamship Company Marina.