Bowen Island Tours

Beautiful Bowen Island is one of Vancouver's best getaway destinations and only a short scenic ferry ride away. Enjoy a day trip or stay for longer at one of the charming bed & breakfasts located on island.

Bowen Island Tours offers you a variety of guided tours and excursions to help you make the most of your visit. Explore meandering forest trails, experience the Island's rich culture and heritage, and enjoy some of Bowen Island's special flavours. Some of our regularly scheduled nature, culture, history and food tours are described below. We also offer private, group, and bespoke tours and trip itineraries. Please contact us to discuss your particular interests and needs. We'd love to help you explore, experience and enjoy the best of Bowen Island.

Picnic in the Park - a guided nature walk to Killarney Lake and one of Bowen Island's most popular destinations.
On this accessible walk you will experience and explore the beauty of a British Columbian temperate rainforest: meander lush green trails, stand in awe under giant trees, listen to the quiet sounds of nature, and fill your lungs with fresh air.  Your guide will introduce you to some of natural features of Crippen Regional Park and lead you to Killarney Lake where you can enjoy a picnic, simply relax, or continue on your own walk around the lake. Bring your own picnic or pick something up from one of Bowen Island's great eateries.

Savoury & Sweet Bowen - a food tasting tour.
Bowen Island has a good selection of fine foods, beverages and restaurants to enjoy. But if you are visiting you might not know where to go or how to choose. This food tasting tour is a delicious introduction to some of Bowen Island's fine eateries, from Asian fusion to fine French food and everything in between - including organic pie. Also on this tour menu, is a sampling of Bowen Island's heritage and fun past. Learn why Bowen Island was once called Vancouver's playground.

Arts & Shops Walk - a guided walk to Artisan Square.
Bowen Island is a culturally rich community, home to many artists. Artisan Square, perched on the side of Cates Hill, is a collection of art galleries, unique stores and delicious edibles. On this guided walk to Artisan Square you will enjoy a short forest walk and an introduction to Crippen Regional Park. When you arrive at Artisan Square you will be rewarded with stunning views of Howe Sound. Your tour guide will introduce you to the different art galleries and unique shops at Artisan Square, which you can then explore on your own time. You may wish to allow yourself one hour or more to enjoy all that Artisan Square offers. And last but not least, this tour includes one artisan chocolate from renowned organic chocolatier Cocoa West, for your added enjoyment.

Happy Isle Revisited - a history walk with a little bit of nature, too.
Once upon a time and not so long ago Bowen Island was known as Vancouver's Playground, the Lovely Isle, the Pleasure Garden, the Happy Isle and many other terms of endearment. On this guided history and nature walk you will explore some of Bowen's fun-filled past and natural charms. This tour visits Bowen Island's museum, and two historical cabins filled with period pieces, a logger's cabin and Bowen Island Historians' heritage cottage.

Bowen Island is our home and we love to share its natural beauty and charming island lifestyle with others, like you. Come join us!