Bowen Island Day Trip (shorter)

A ride mapped and described by Gravel Buddies

46 cycling stops along this route · Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

22 km · AfternoonChallengingCalm streets, some sharingMixed surfaceChunky gravelMax climbing

The shorter, gentler version of the Bowen Island day trip: 22 km of quiet island roads and gravel with about 480 m of climbing. Same ferry, same island charm, more time for the bakery. A good pick when the group has mixed legs.

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Bowen Island 46

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BC Bike Stops#

Bowen Island (46)

Artisan Eats Café & Fine FoodsWelcoming· Restaurant · $ · Cheap eats

Bowen Island PubWelcoming· Brewery / Pub · $$ · Casual

Branch on BowenWelcoming· Restaurant · $ · Cheap eats

Copper Spirit DistilleryWelcoming· Winery / Cidery · $$ · Casual

Doc Morgan'sWelcoming· Brewery / Pub · $$ · Casual

Doc Morgan's Pub & RestaurantWelcoming· Restaurant · $$ · Casual

High Tide GrillWelcoming· Fast Food / Chain · $ · Cheap eats

tell your friends cafeWelcoming· Café / Coffee · $ · Cheap eats

The Ruddy on BowenWelcoming· Café / Coffee · $ · Cheap eats

The Snug on BowenWelcoming· Café / Coffee · $ · Cheap eats

+36 more in Bowen Island →

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