Lyn’s guidebook
Hikes and trails
Good, easy hike around a lake - about 60 to 90 minutes. Access off Mount Gardner Road
38 locals recommend
Killarney Lake
Good, easy hike around a lake - about 60 to 90 minutes. Access off Mount Gardner Road
Fairy Fen Nature Reserve
Magical short walk
This trail takes you all around the mountain - about 6 hours, but you can access and descend at various points
6 locals recommend
Mount Gardner Trail Head
1301 Mt Gardner RdThis trail takes you all around the mountain - about 6 hours, but you can access and descend at various points
Food scene
great for a refreshing bite after a walk around the lake.
41 locals recommend
Artisan Eats Café & Fine Foods
539 Artisan Lngreat for a refreshing bite after a walk around the lake.
they offer a wonderful brunch on Sundays, plus delicious small bites most evenings.
36 locals recommend
Barcelona Tapas & Wine Bar
449 Bowen Island Trunk Rdthey offer a wonderful brunch on Sundays, plus delicious small bites most evenings.
Tuscany Restaurant
451 Bowen Island Trunk RdGood pizza!
Open early most mornings. Good place for breakfast or lunch and close to the cove.
32 locals recommend
Snug Cafe The
445 Bowen Island Trunk RdOpen early most mornings. Good place for breakfast or lunch and close to the cove.
Doc Morgan's Marina Pub & Restaurant
439 Bowen Island Trunk RdNice little pub!
Beaches
Crayola Beach
Tunstall Bay
King Edward Bay
Public access to trail & beaches off of either Collingwood Lane, Roger Curtis Lane, or Lighthouse Lane, within The Cape development
Cape Roger Curtis Lighthouse off Lighthouse Lane
45 minute return trail with beach access along the way
West-facing. Beautiful views to Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast
A lovely evening picnic & sunset spot with evergreens & arbutus trees
29 locals recommend
Cape Roger Curtis Lighthouse
1652 Whitesails DrPublic access to trail & beaches off of either Collingwood Lane, Roger Curtis Lane, or Lighthouse Lane, within The Cape development
Cape Roger Curtis Lighthouse off Lighthouse Lane
45 minute return trail with beach access along the way
West-facing. Beautiful views to Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast
A lovely evening picnic & sunset spot with evergreens & arbutus trees
health
The Well on Bowen
589 Artisan LnYoga studio
Shopping
Out Of The Blue
455 Bowen Island Trunk RdGreat little clothing store
The Ruddy Potato
996 Dorman RdHealthy options - deli and store
Snug Cove General Store
471 Bowen Island Trunk RdThey usually have what you have forgotten!