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Hosts Anne and Horst Mann have greeted visitors to Bowen Island for well over a decade. Many of our guests come from Vancouver, to “get away”, slow down their pace and “smell the roses”; walk the trails, see the sights and visit the beaches. One April, a number of our guests were students who just finished their exams. It was great to share their joy (and exhaustion) in having completed their exams. One snowy February weekend, a lone visitor arrived on his bicycle, his bag filled with books, seeking solitude. We have been hosts to sailors on a Sunday outing, arriving barefoot and cold, in need of a warm bed.
For those who need to stay "connected" we offer wireless access.
Salmon Berries
I really needed to stretch my legs this evening and decided to walk to the meadow in Crippen Park, with bucket in hand, hoping to find a good crop of salmon berries. Bushes all along the trails bear fruit, but the berries are nothing like the ones in the small meadow. Wading waist deep through lush, bright green horsetails, I filled my bucket with the biggest, juciest berries in all shades of yellow and red. Maybe tomorrow I'll make a fruit flan with salmon berries.
Spring has Sprung
... and renovations are done. We are open again for guests, providing the same friendly service at the same rates. Contact us for more information or to make a reservation.
Temporary Closure
While we are undergoing some much needed renovations, we are temporarily closed and cannot provide accommodation. We are hoping to have renovations completed by the spring and are looking forward to welcoming guests with our usual friendly service. In the meantime, contact us with any questions or if you want to make a booking for the future.
Update - April 10, 2009: We are getting very close to opening. If you wish to make a booking, please contact us.
Update - May 1, 2009: Finally, doors will be open to guests starting May 5th. Contact us if you are looking for accommodation.
New passenger transportation
Passenger transportation to and from Vancouver has now become much easier and faster. On November 1st we used the "Bowen Express", operated by Granville Island Water Taxi, for a day trip to the city. It took less than half an hour to get to Granville Island from Snug Cove, and, after taking our time having dinner we boarded the 10 pm boat back to Bowen, arriving at our house at 10:45. The service runs hourly with the exception of a longer break around dinner time. Reservation is strongly recommended.
Approaching the city with the skyline mirror image on the window.