Even though I've circled Bowen Island on my partner's boat, I had never spent any time there - until a couple of weekends ago.
I was really pleasantly surprised by how quickly and how far away Vancouver seemed. It doesn't take long to get that "Island Feeling" at all, particularly in a waterfront B&B like we had. There are tons of hiking trails, hidden beaches all over the place, and even some decent restaurants. If you live in the Lower Mainland and don't want to take too much time getting to a B.C. getaway, consider Bowen.
And if you live farther away, it would make an awesome destination.
