When is Bowen Lookout open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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Bowen Lookout
- 4.8404 reviews
- Free
- Open now
A short forest hike in Cypress Park climbs to a lookout over Howe Sound and Bowen Island; winter visits require backcountry preparation.
Quick answers
Bowen Lookout in short
When is the best time to visit Bowen Lookout?
It's at its best mornings and evenings. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Bowen Lookout indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Bowen Lookout good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Bowen Lookout cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Bowen Lookout?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Bowen Lookout?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Bowen Lookout?
West Vancouver, BC V7W 1R8.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 12:45 pm
Why it fits right now
A good call right now.
Even better Thursday at 11 am.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 8° out there
10°
Clear
- Feels
- 8°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 5km/h
- 1pm
10° - 2pm10°
- 3pm10°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sundayToday
- Open 24 hours
Usually a little busy at this hour
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Bowen Lookout
- 2 Howe Sound Crest Trail · 15 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 1.5 h
- A hike · 4 km · 110 m up
- Usually no wait
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 404 reviews
Known for
- Howe Sound views
- Bowen Island views
- Forest hiking
- Winter snowshoeing
- Sunset views
- Photography
- Sightseeing
- Scenic views
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Tourists
- Couples
- Family friendly
What people say
- People like:
- Short, approachable hike with impressive island views and wildlife sightings.
Beautiful spot to bring your loved ones .
What a gem!!! Really enjoyed this short hike with my friends. Started from the cypress mountain parking lot and went about 1.6km to the lookout. The view is quite amazing at Bowen lookout, took our breath away. On top of that there are…
Around here
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time