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Mount Gardner on Bowen Island Day Hike (Transit Friendly) · Saturday, February 18th, 2023

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Start: Saturday, Feb. 18th, 8:00 am

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I'm taking a friend from Toronto hiking and want to check if anyone else would like to join us. I've been to a few hikes around Vancouver and Mount Gardner has by far the best view. In clear weather, you will be able to see Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast, and Howe Sound. The best part? It's transit accessible. This is the perfect hike if you are new to Vancouver or just want to spend a day outside.

 

From the ferry terminal, the trail is approximately 16km long with 800m of elevation round trip. While this trip is beginner-friendly, fitness is still required.

 

We will leave downtown early Saturday morning to get the 257 Express Bus to Horseshoe Bay. Then, we can take a ferry over to Bowen Island and start the hike. We'll take this chill and wait for everyone.

 

There are many pubs and restaurants on Bowen Island if we finish the hike early.

 

What to bring?


I'd like to hike in good weather so we might change the date around the long weekend. The exact time will be confirmed closer to the weekend. We should not expect winter conditions but we will turn around if there is significant snow. 

Please feel free to email me with any questions.

Posted: 2023-02-09 08:19:06
Last modified: 2023-02-15 17:55:54