Walk on Bowen Island - Crippen Regional Park

Choose among 6, 10, 12, and 16 km routes.

Start time is based on 10:35 ferry departure time.
End time of 12:55 pm based on walking the 10 km route in 2 hours.

Our walks are restricted to club members who have paid $15 for a 12-month membership. However, if you would like to try one or two walks before committing yourself to a paid membership, you do have that option. Please send an email to [vancouverventurers@gmail.com](mailto:vancouverventurers@gmail.com) stating that you are interested in our club and would like more information. In the subject line of your email, write MEETUP.

ROUTE DESCRIPTION:
"Experience an island park rich in history & natural beauty, learn stories of early island visitors, take in mountain & ocean views & stroll forested trails to peaceful Killarney Lake.” (from Crippen Regional Park brochure)

Ferry Departure Time from Horseshoe Bay: 10:35 am. It’s a 20-minute ferry ride to Snug Cove.
Registration: Starts at 9:55 am in the ferry terminal waiting area and continues on the ferry.
Walk Start Time: When ferry arrives at Snug Cove
Fares: No reservations; this is a non-bookable route. Fares are paid at the terminal at the time of travel. Seniors (BC Resident): Free; Non-seniors: $11.60 return.

Directions:
By car: Take Highway 1 westbound to Horseshoe Bay Village. Pay parking $19.00 Daily Maximum (Expires at midnight).
By bus: From downtown Vancouver or West Vancouver Park Royal Park & Ride parking lot, bus to Horseshoe Bay #250 or #257 (Express) to ferry terminal. Recommendation: Take the Express Bus #257.

NOTE: Even if you have paid for an annual membership, Meetup will show your status as “Unpaid”. This is not a cause for concern. “Unpaid” simply means that you haven’t yet paid the $1 participation fee associated with this walk. The participation fee is never prepaid; it is paid on the day of the walk when you arrive at the start point.

Immediately following the walk, you may wish to join some of your fellow club members for lunch at an eatery on Bowen Island.

If you have any questions, please post them here on Meetup or send an email to vancouverventurers@gmail.com.