Goin' to Bowen (Bowen Island)

A ride mapped and described by Let's Go Biking

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

32 km · Full dayAmbitiousCalm streets, some sharingMostly paved

Twenty ferry minutes from Horseshoe Bay, Bowen Island offers rides from a 2 km viewpoint hop to a 32 km out-and-back reaching Cape Roger Curtis, with Killarney Lake for swimming, Artisan Square for coffee, and quiet forested roads throughout. The island is honestly hilly, so gear low and take your time.

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BC Bike Stops#

Bowen Island (51)

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

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