TW: Best of Bowen! July 23rd

Best of Bowen!Â

July 23, 2015

At VancouverMom.ca, we know you love where you live. Here are our latest stories on where to go, shop, and eat in and around our city. Enjoy!

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Best of Bowen Island

...summer in the city

Bowen Island is only a 20-minute ferry ride away and full of natural and artisanal delights.Candy in the CoveThe smallest candy store in the world with big selection of sweet treats. The go-to sweet shop on Bowen, located right in Snug Cove next to the ferry line-up. Great selection of UK candies and licorice from around the world. 449 Trunk Road, Bowen Island, 604-947-0999 Cocoa WestArtisanal organic chocolate pralines and truffles in Artisan Square. Hand-crafted chocolates using organic and locally-sourced ingredients. Gelato, ice cream also available, along with gourmet hot chocolate and espresso.Artisan Square, Bowen Island, 604.947.2996Shika ProvisionsJapanese-inspired cuisine on the ferry dock on Bowen. Dockside dining at its finest, with fusion rice bowls with fresh ingredients and friendly service. A find on Bowen.Venture Rd, Bowen Island, 604-679-3745Artigiani Milanesi CashmereExquisite cashmere knitwear from Italian artisans on Bowen. Top quality, Italian cashmere creations found in this workshop and showroom in Artisan Square. Women's and men's collections, as well as tailor made clothing items available. Cashmere parties also possible. 103 - 555 Prometheus Place, Bowen Island, 778-892-0381Tuscany PizzaWood-oven pizza and Italian cuisine in Snug Cove. European-style trattoria on main drag in Snug Cove. Good pizza menu, pasta and antipasti options. Lovely outdoor patio in summer.451 Bowen Island Trunk Rd, Bowen Island, 604-947-0550Find more great places for moms just like you at www.vancouvermom.com.Download JellyBeen, the social mobile app to find the best places to shop, eat and play with kids. 

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