Discover Bowen Island’s hidden beauty during the biennial People, Plants and Places tour this weekend.
In 1993, the People, Plants and Places tour was initiated by 10 Bowen Islanders in order to promote the community’s rich history and beautiful homes and gardens. The first tours were yearly and included heritage sites, such as the USS Company Store, the Collins Farm and the Post Office.
Over the years, the PPP grew, evolving into a tour that also includes more recent homes and which takes place biennially. This month, we celebrate the PPP’s 20th year with an exquisite tour of nine sites around Bowen Island, including historic and heritage sites, an art exhibit, a variety of gardens, and architecturally interesting homes.
Gracious hosts work hard all year to prepare these homes and gardens for public viewing, so it is the perfect opportunity to admire creative interior design and unique garden displays.
The PPP also relies on numerous volunteers whose vital contributions make the event the spectacular attraction that brings out hundreds of visitors.
The People, Plants & Places Tour runs July 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $25 or $20 per person for groups of 10 or more, available at bowenislandmuseum.ca.
Adele Therias is the archival assistant at Bowen Island Museum and Archives.
