Melissa’s Guidebook for Bowen Island & Hummingbird Oceanside Suites
Shopping
Sangre de Fruta is a luxury, boutique that sells skin and body care products all across North America! The products are locally made on Bowen Island and the retail shop is located in Artisan Square, just 5 minutes up the road from Snug Cove.
We love to support local at Hummingbird Oceanside Suites and you'll notice these luxurious amenities in our bathrooms.
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Sangre de Fruta
563 Artisan LnSangre de Fruta is a luxury, boutique that sells skin and body care products all across North America! The products are locally made on Bowen Island and the retail shop is located in Artisan Square, just 5 minutes up the road from Snug Cove.
We love to support local at Hummingbird Oceanside Suites and you'll notice these luxurious amenities in our bathrooms.
If you love chocolate, this is the place to go! Located in Artisan Square, you can find hand-crafted chocolates and delicious gelato.
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Cocoa West Chocolatier
581 Artisan LnIf you love chocolate, this is the place to go! Located in Artisan Square, you can find hand-crafted chocolates and delicious gelato.
Located in Artisan Square, Wren is a contemporary fashion boutique with a focus on modern sustainable Canadian designs.
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Wren Boutique
589 Artisan LnLocated in Artisan Square, Wren is a contemporary fashion boutique with a focus on modern sustainable Canadian designs.
Sightseeing
Great views to the south and to the west! Pebbly beach, but a nice place to dip in the water on a hot summer day.
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Cape Roger Curtis Lighthouse
1652 Whitesails DrGreat views to the south and to the west! Pebbly beach, but a nice place to dip in the water on a hot summer day.
Food & Drink Scene
Copper Spirit Distillery is a great place to start or end your evening! The distillery is a stunning space and they offer tastings and mini cocktails.
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Copper Spirit Distillery
441 Bowen Island Trunk RdCopper Spirit Distillery is a great place to start or end your evening! The distillery is a stunning space and they offer tastings and mini cocktails.
Riley's Cidery is located on the West side of the island and a great place to relax and enjoy some cider! They offer tastings and you can purchase a bottle to enjoy on their outdoor patio/fire pit area.
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Riley's Cidery
620 Laura RoadRiley's Cidery is located on the West side of the island and a great place to relax and enjoy some cider! They offer tastings and you can purchase a bottle to enjoy on their outdoor patio/fire pit area.
Located in Artisan Square, this is a great spot for brunch and delicious pastries! My favourite item on their menu is the ramen!
It's open for breakfast and lunch.
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Artisan Eats Café & Fine Foods
539 Artisan LnLocated in Artisan Square, this is a great spot for brunch and delicious pastries! My favourite item on their menu is the ramen!
It's open for breakfast and lunch.
One of my favourite dinner places on Bowen! The staff are friendly and the tapas are delicious! A couple of my favourites are the crispy fried eggplant and the patatas bravas!
It's open for dinner only.
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Barcelona Tapas & Wine Bar
449 Bowen Island Trunk RdOne of my favourite dinner places on Bowen! The staff are friendly and the tapas are delicious! A couple of my favourites are the crispy fried eggplant and the patatas bravas!
It's open for dinner only.
Located in the cove, this cute Italian restaurant offers delicious pizza and pasta!
It's open for dinner only.
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Tuscany Restaurant
451 Bowen Island Trunk RdLocated in the cove, this cute Italian restaurant offers delicious pizza and pasta!
It's open for dinner only.
A staple on Bowen, this cafe is great for a bite to eat while you're waiting for the ferry. The croissants are scrumptious!
It's open for breakfast and lunch.
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Snug Cafe The
445 Bowen Island Trunk RdA staple on Bowen, this cafe is great for a bite to eat while you're waiting for the ferry. The croissants are scrumptious!
It's open for breakfast and lunch.
Located on the pier in Snug Cove, this is a cute place to grab a bite to eat while watching the ferries come and go.
It's open for breakfast and lunch.
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tell your friends cafe
400 Bowen Island Trunk RdLocated on the pier in Snug Cove, this is a cute place to grab a bite to eat while watching the ferries come and go.
It's open for breakfast and lunch.
Sports
If you're up for some sports, the Bowen Golf Course is a great place to mingle! This 9-hole golf course has magnificent views of the Howe Sound.
After golfing, head over to their clubhouse for some food and beer!
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Bowen Island Golf Club
810 Beach DrIf you're up for some sports, the Bowen Golf Course is a great place to mingle! This 9-hole golf course has magnificent views of the Howe Sound.
After golfing, head over to their clubhouse for some food and beer!
Great place to get out on the water and explore with experienced guides! You can rent kayaks and SUPs.
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Bowen Island Sea Kayaking
Great place to get out on the water and explore with experienced guides! You can rent kayaks and SUPs.
Located right in the Cove beside the ferry terminal, this is a great way to get around the island if you're not bringing a car! In addition, if you mention you're staying with us, they'll give you 10% off your rental! The discount code is HUMMINGBIRD.
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Bowen eBikes
431 Bowen Island Trunk RdLocated right in the Cove beside the ferry terminal, this is a great way to get around the island if you're not bringing a car! In addition, if you mention you're staying with us, they'll give you 10% off your rental! The discount code is HUMMINGBIRD.
Beaches
This beach is great for morning sun and it's only a 10 minute walk from our place! This is also the only clothing optional beach on Bowen.
September Morn Beach
This beach is great for morning sun and it's only a 10 minute walk from our place! This is also the only clothing optional beach on Bowen.
Located on the west side of the island, Tunstall Bay Beach is a beautiful spot to swim, read a book on the beach and watch sunset!
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Tunstall Bay
Located on the west side of the island, Tunstall Bay Beach is a beautiful spot to swim, read a book on the beach and watch sunset!
On the south side of Bowen, this is a hidden gem as it's one of the better sandy beaches on the island!
Alder Bay Public Beach
Eagle Tree RoadOn the south side of Bowen, this is a hidden gem as it's one of the better sandy beaches on the island!
Hikes & Walks
This hike has a beautiful view at the top on a sunny day! On one side you see the North Shore Mountains and Vancouver, while on the other side you see the Sunshine Coast.
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Mount Gardner
This hike has a beautiful view at the top on a sunny day! On one side you see the North Shore Mountains and Vancouver, while on the other side you see the Sunshine Coast.
This is a short, steep hike, but offers a beautiful view up the Howe Sound! The trailhead is about a 10 minute walk from us.
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Dorman Point
370 Robinson RdThis is a short, steep hike, but offers a beautiful view up the Howe Sound! The trailhead is about a 10 minute walk from us.
This is an easy-moderate walk around the biggest lake on Bowen. It's great both on a sunny and rainy day as it's mostly in the forest.
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Killarney Lake
This is an easy-moderate walk around the biggest lake on Bowen. It's great both on a sunny and rainy day as it's mostly in the forest.
Groceries
If you're looking for fresh, organic groceries - this is your place to go!
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The Ruddy Potato
996 Dorman RdIf you're looking for fresh, organic groceries - this is your place to go!
The General Store has all things from groceries to cleaning products to liquor!
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Snug Cove General Store
471 Bowen Island Trunk RdThe General Store has all things from groceries to cleaning products to liquor!