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How to Relax on Bowen Island Before the Holidays Take Over
“By September I'd like a mini vacation away from the family and business, which working-from-home parents of summer-break kids will resonate with. Everyone is home, all the time, needing snacks and refereeing. A whole week away once school starts isn't on the table, but a single, mid-week day on Bowen, separated from the mainland via a short ferry ride, is within reach and is glorious.”
Best Things to Do on Bowen Island
Just a 20-minute ferry from Horseshoe Bay, Bowen is the perfect place to chase island charm or sneak in a little wellness for a 2-night stay or day trip from Vancouver. Here’s how to enjoy the best of Bowen Island (our own Bowen top picks) with easeful rest and a sense of wonder.
Mist Thermal Sanctuary Redefines Sauna and Cold Plunges in British Columbia
A new sanctuary of restoration has emerged in British Columbia’s wellness landscape. Mist Thermal Sanctuary, a refined thermal spa on Bowen Island, offers an unparalleled experience that merges ancient hydrotherapy traditions with contemporary design and sustainability. Just a 20 minute ferry ride from Vancouver, this cold plunge and sauna vancouver is within reach.