Summer is officially underway and Bowen Islanders know what that means. It’s time once again for the biennial People, Plants and Places Tour, taking place this year on July 21 and 22 from 10 a.m to 4 p.m.
The Bowen Island Museum and Archives would like to invite locals and tourists alike to book their tickets now.
This two-day event promises to showcase Bowen Island’s natural beauty and culture through a plethora of beautiful gardens tended by our generous gardeners across the island. Local artists will also present their original artwork on the tour for ticket-holders to enjoy.
This year’s hosts have been busy preparing their charming homes and gardens to open up for visitors. We aren’t giving away any names, so come get your tickets to satisfy your curiosity of who’s on the tour this year.
There are some real treasures on display including a straw home with Mediterranean décor, backyard artist studios and large gardens to stroll through with a variety of vegetables and flowers in full bloom.
Take your partner! Take your best friends! Take your grandmother! Take yourself on this classic tour unique to the island and experience the local culture of Bowen. All proceeds for this event will be going towards the Bowen Island Museum and Archives to help us continue our work of collecting, preserving and displaying the unique history of the “Happy Isle.”
Individual tickets are $25 each and are available on our website at bowenislandmuseum.ca or in the museum at 1014 Miller Road. But they’re selling fast so be sure to get yours as soon as possible. Tickets can be picked up before the weekend starts or the day of. The museum will open at 8 a.m. on both days to ensure everyone gets their tickets on time, but it is advisable to come early and grab them if you can.
