What to do and see in Bowen Island, Canada: The Best Tours

October 1, 2021 Vergie Nakamoto

A 20 minute ferry ride from the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal, Bowen Island is a beautiful residential island in the middle of Howe Sound. An ideal kayaking destination, it also makes a great day trip from Vancouver for those looking for a quiet escape from the city.
Restaurants in Bowen Island

1. Bowen Island Dinner and Zodiac Tour

1812 Boatlift Ln, Vancouver, BC V6H 3Y2, Canada Vancouver Water Adventures
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On this exciting 3-hour tour, travel over to Bowen Island and enjoy dinner at Doc Morgan's. Take a short walk around the Island shops before jumping back onto your tour boat for more exploring. You will have a chance to see Stanley Park, The Seal Colony, Lighthouse Park, Ocean Freighters and much more. Your tour includes your dinner and one drink.

Inclusions: Dinner at Bowen Island, Driver/guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic drinks (one drink included in purchase)

Reviewed By cynthia b

This was our 4th time taking the Zodiac Tour to Granite Falls. We were lucky enough to have Alex (for a 2nd time) as our guide. He truly is amazing at his job! Not only is he knowledgeable, he's great at listening to questions and requests. We had a passenger with special needs on our boat and he was AMAZING with her. She had the time of her life. So did we. 5 stars all around. The views are absolutely insane. The boat is A LOT of fun. If you have a way to request Alex, do it!

2. Fly and Dine to Bowen Island from Vancouver

Harbour Air Seaplanes, Unit #1 Burrard Landing 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3, Canada Harbour Air Seaplanes
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Escape by seaplane from downtown Vancouver’s vibrant Coal Harbour to tranquil Bowen Island for a memorable seaside dinner. After ferrying across from Snug Cove to Horseshoe Bay, return to downtown Vancouver by limousine.

Inclusions: 20 minute scenic seaplane flight, Three Course Dinner, Ferry return from Snug Cove to Horseshoe Bay, Sedan transfer from Horseshoe Bay back to your hotel, Gratuities, Dinner

Exclusions: Alcoholic beverages (available for purchase)

Reviewed By MuyFun

We flew over to Victoria Island. They were very accommodating and helpful. Highly recommended. Pilots were very safe and was a fun experience to fly on a floatplane.

3. Bowen Island Trip, Hiking & Photography

W Georgia St @ Granville St, Vancouver, BC V7Y 0A1, Canada Nature Photo Hikes
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Enjoy nature and a beautiful ferry ride, while learning to take breathtaking photos! Your 6-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off from downtown Vancouver, return ferry ride to Bowen Island, an easy guided hike around Killarney Lake, and walk around the village shops, cafes and restaurants. Led by an experienced photographer and tour guide, you’ll learn to take amazing photos of nature, landscape, wildlife and architecture. We'll cover techniques like long exposure, aperture, white balance and ISO for DSLR cameras, as well as camera phone tips. Alternatively, we can do photo shoots instead of learning photography if that's your interest. The best camera to bring are DSLRs but you’re also free to use your camera phone. Photography lessons/shoots, guided hike and transportation including ferry are included in the cost. Comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing, camera (any kind) and a sense of adventure required!

Inclusions: Professional photographer guide, Guided small-group hiking tour, Transportation and ferry ride, DSLR camera can be borrowed, Photoshoot

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By 438lloydm

Nafees proves to be very considerate, as he’d make sure you’re okay all along the trip / excursion. Strongly recommended!!

4. Shuttle to Zodiac Nature Tour, Seaside Dinner, and return to Vancouver by Seaplane

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre Seaplane Terminal, 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3T4, Canada Harbour Air Seaplanes
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Explore the surrounding area of Vancouver by land, air and sea. Travel from downtown to Sewell’s Marina. Learn about marine wildlife on a guided nature tour, dine at Doc Morgan's restaurant, and return to Vancouver with an exciting seaplane flight.

Inclusions: Shuttle transfer, 2-hour sea safari excursion, 2-course dinner, Scenic seaplane flight, Taxes, fees and carbon offset charges

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By MuyFun

We flew over to Victoria Island. They were very accommodating and helpful. Highly recommended. Pilots were very safe and was a fun experience to fly on a floatplane.

5. Vancouver City Tour with Ferrie ride to Bowen island Private

Globalduniya

One of the best days out you can have from Vancouver ,You can see canada place,Gastown, Granville island and Bowen Island– it's just a 20-minute boat hop from Horseshoe Bay, but it feels a million miles from downtown – Bowen is like British Columbia in miniature. Time slows down a notch here in yoga retreats, boutique apothecaries and the handsome heritage buildings of the cozy harbor, appropriately called Snug Cove.Bowen Island offers scenic coastal terrain and views of Howe Sound within day-trip distance of Vancouver, BC. Explore the island’s trails, overlooks, and forest with a hiking guide on a full-tour of Bowen Island that includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Vancouver or Richmond, ferry tickets, and water. Full-hiking tour of Bowen Island Hike around beautiful Killarney Lake Walk to Dorman Point Hotel pickup and drop-off included Ferry tickets included

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Professional Driver Guide, Spotify on demand

Exclusions: Food and Drinks, All Personal Expense

Reviewed By dilbaghsinghm

One of the best acutance with nature. This tour was amazing and attractions were picturesque. Sea to sky highway was great and it has spots with lot of historical importance. My guide was was proactive driver was well versed with attractions. Private vehicle given to me was luxurious setting. Moreover we enjoyed. Although the gondola in Squamish was closed due to covid restrictions but my guide given me extra additions in the tour which we liked.

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