Mount Gardner Trail Head — Attraction in Bowen Island Municipality

Went to Bowen Island, 20 min by ferry from Horseshoe Bay in Vancouver. 30 dollars per car and 10 dollars per person for a return trip, no need to book in advance, the ferry goes every hour, so the crossing was smooth and fine. Cannot tell the same about Mount Gardner Loop Trail 😅 The trail by itself, 10 km loop, gives you a wonderful opportunity of 360 panoramic views from the summit (northern and southern ridges), no people, all viewpoints to yourself BUT... the trail is NOT marked properly 🤫🤫 We were wondering all the time if we took the right turn or not?? And what is the distance?? No map at the beginning of the trail, and practically no parking. We followed the google maps, and found ourselves on a small road with only 2 parking spots along the road. I loved the trail though, we had a substantial Mexican lunch 😉 at Killarney lake before heading for a trail (1 km from trail start!) There are tables with a lake view, toilet and parking, as well. Lovely beginning!! What I suggest if you go, remain at the island till SUNSET and visit Cape Roger Curtis Lighthouse, it is so amazingly small and gracious. A hidden gem!!!! 🥰🥰 There are return ferries at 7.30 and 8.30 pm, so you will be fine to...

A lovely hike on Bowen Island which leaves you feeling great! It will take about four hours and has about 700 metres of elevation gain. There are two trails circling the North and South peaks. The hike is about ten kilometres and has fantastic views across from two lookout areas so the city and also to the sunshine coast. There are a variety of forest flora including stunning moss covered rocks and towering trees. Bring plenty of water. There are a few parking spots at the...

We hiked Mount Gardner from the south at Laura Road following the South Ridge Express and it was pretty much vertical with no flats. It was March so we thought there wouldn’t be snow but very snowy and icy near the Keats Island viewpoint but it was worth it. It’s not a difficult hike but it’s definitely a lung buster if you’re a novice hiker. Signage was good and the orange markers keep...