Good Eats
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Barcelona Tapas & Wine Bar
Offers traditional Spanish dishes in a warm & cozy atmosphere.
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The Bowen Pub
Iconic locals hangout open 7 days/week for lunch and dinner. Best burger on island!
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Artisan Eats Cafe
Located one floor below us, serving fresh in-house baked pastries, locally roasted coffee, lunch & brunch.
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Tell Your Friends Cafe
A tiny joint down on the pier by the ferry dock where some of the best coffee on the island can be found.
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Doc Mogan's
Gourmet comfy food in a warm and cozy setting. Seafood, pasta, steaks & salads.
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The Snug Cafe
One of Bowen’s oldest cafes, located right in the cove. Breakfast & Lunch, 7 days/week.
Brewers, Makers & Growers
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Riley's Cidery
An award-winning cidery sitting on a one-of-a-kind apple orchard, home to nearly a thousand varieties of heirloom apples. Book space for tastings and bring your own picnic! Drop-ins welcome, space provided.
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Copper Spirit Distillery
Hand-crated spirits distilled in a holistic way. Visit for an amazing cocktail and spirit-tasting and purchasing. Don’t forget to check out the German copper distiller!
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Bowen Cider House
A working farm and family cidery using heritage apples to create both traditional and innovative flavours.
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Meadowbrook Market
A whole-animal butcher shop with sustainably and ethically sourced meats. Quality meats, vegetables, baked goods and ready-made mills. Located mid-island at the Bowen Cider House.
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Bowen Farmer's Market
Every Saturday from Spring to Fall at the community school parking lot (just down the hill from Artisan Square)
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Cocoa West
Organic hand-made chocolates right here in Artisan Square. The best ‘cafe express’ you’ll ever find, and a great selection of Mario’s Gelato.
The Great Outdoors
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Rent a Kayak
Located on the pier next to the ferry terminal. See Bowen Island from the viewpoint of a kayak or paddleboard!
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Rent an Ebike
Located just south of the ferry terminal.
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Play Golf
A 9-Hole golf course with magnificent views of the Howe Sound. The Shed Eatery is welcome to all, not just the golfers!
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Rent a Scooter
Rent a scooter for a few hours or a few days! Located near the Snug Cove.
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Take a Hike
From a gentle hike around Grafton Lake to the daunting hike up Mt. Gardner, with Killarney Lake and Dorman point somewhere in between, there is plenty of hikes to choose from.
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Visit a Beach
We can’t tell you all of our secret hideaways…but Tundstall Bay on the west side of the island and Sandy Beach within walking distance is sure to please