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Celebratory Mt. Gardner, Bowen Island Day Hike! · Sunday, April 27th, 2025
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Start: Sunday, Apr. 27th, 7:00 am
Pre-trip meeting: Wednesday, Apr. 23rd, 4:30 pm
Pre-trip meeting location: VOC Clubroom (discord option)
Description:
Let’s celebrate the end of exams with a hike on Bowen Island! I have accidentally made this a tradition in my life as this has been my hike of choice post-exams for my 3 years at UBC. I have also found a long lost friend from home who is on exchange and is about to leave- this will be our farewell hike.
It offers I think the most spectacular panoramic view of Vancouver. The hike itself is a ~10 km loop with 685m of elevation. Horseshoe Bay is accessible via transit, but I am hoping to get a driver or two! Note: On April 27th, the Sun Run is happening meaning there will be road closures starting at 8, so we will try to leave before then.
I’d allocate the entire day for the trip, expecting to return around 5-6 pm. This is a beginner-friendly hike where some previous day hiking experience should be sufficient. More info: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/british-columbia/mount-gardner-hikers-trail
**There is an option to do this self-propelled, as in bike from Vancouver to Horseshoe Bay, if people are interested** We can chat more about this during the pre-trip:)
The plan:
Drive/Transit/Bike to Horseshoe Bay (Aim to cross the Lion’s Gate bridge at 7am)
Catch the 8:00 am ferry to Bowen Island
Hike Mt. Gardner
Catch the 2:55 pm or 4:00 pm ferry back
Note: The ferry ride costs $11.95 and will cover both ways
If you have any questions about its feasibility/anything else please reach out!
Posted: 2025-04-11 13:05:09
Last modified: 2025-04-13 13:25:14