Bowen Island is very dog friendly! The majority of Bowen beaches are dog friendly throughout the entire year. However, your furry family members are NOT allowed on specific beaches and bays during the summer months of July and August.
The main reason behind these Bowen beach dog restrictions during the summer is that Bowen Island gets very busy with visitors and vacationers (with many infants, toddlers and children) during July and August, so certain beaches get very crowded during this time. In order to promote cleanliness and safety for all of our visitors, some beaches on Bowen Island are NOT dog friendly between July 1st and August 31st.
Having said that, ALL Bowen Island beaches are dog friendly, albeit not all beaches on Bowen are dog friendly for 12 months a year. In fact, many dog friendly Bowen beaches and trails offer doggie poop bags and signs indicating whether dogs need to be on leash or not.
Please note that The Barnfield Suites is a pet friendly and dog friendly Airbnb on Bowen Island. We are one of only a handful of Bowen pet friendly Airbnb accommodations. In addition, we are the ONLY Bowen Airbnb pet friendly home that allows for up to 2 dogs with no pet fee. In fact, we do not charge a pet fee at all. So you if you are looking for a quick escape with your furry family member, please consider staying at The Barnfield Suites pet friendly Bowen Airbnb accommodations.
The following guide lists the dog friendly beaches on Bowen Island during the entire year (also please refer to our Bowen Dog Friendly Beaches and Lakes map below):
Bowen Dog Friendly Beaches (all 12 months)
These are the dog friendly beaches on Bowen Island that are open to your furry friends to enjoy and explore throughout the year (all 12 months a year). They have no restrictions during the summer months. Please remember that some of these Bowen Island dog friendly beaches may require you to keep your doggies on leash.
Our personal favourites include: Roger Curtis Beach (Pebble Beach), September Morn Beach and Scarborough Beach.
West Coast Bowen Island Beaches
The dog friendly Bowen Island beaches on the beautiful West Coast provide stunning views of the Sunshine Coast, Keats Island and Pasley Island.
- King Edward Bay
- Crayola Beach
- Roger Curtis Beach (Pebble Beach)
- perfect spot for a summer picnic or romantic sunset walk, Pebble Beach at The Cape on Bowen is simply stunning
- Pebble Beach provides both sand and pebbles
- it’s one of many dog friendly bays along the Roger Curtis Trail
South Coast Bowen Island Beaches near the Golf Course
A cluster of small beaches and bays along the southeast coast of Bowen provides ample play space for your furry family member. It also offers the only true sandy beach on Bowen.
- Seymour Bay
- Arbutus Bay
- Alder Cove
- small but private, this cove is located in a beautiful setting that actually provides West views, sun and warmth
- this is Bowen’s only true sandy beach too!
- Union Cove
Dog Friendly Bowen Island East Coast Beaches
Dog friendly beaches on Bowen Island’s east coast are quiet and beautiful.
- September Morn Beach
- located mid-island and overlooks Queen Charlotte Heights
- provides expansive views of the North Shore, local mountains and ferries
- pebble beach with lots of sea glass and tidal pools at low tide
- closest pet friendly beach to The Barnfield Suites
- Pebbly Beach (by The Lagoon)
- walkable from Snug Cove and located next to the ferry terminal and The Lagoon
- perfect spot to explore with tidal views, protected waters with a bit of sand, mud and rocks
- Scarborough Beach
- very long beach with lots of space to play, swim and relax
- provides beautiful views of the North Shore, mountains
Dog Friendly North Coast Bowen Island Beaches
The North Coast provides a couple of pet friendly Bowen beaches that are quite popular during the summer months.
- Cates Bay
- Hood Point
Also note that Apodaca Provincial Park on Bowen Island is dog friendly. However, access to this beach and park is only via water.
Dog Friendly Bowen Beaches (with summer restrictions)
As we mentioned, Bowen Island is a very pet friendly and dog friendly island throughout the year. However, there are several beaches and bays that are NOT dog friendly during July and August. These restrictions are enforced between July 1st and August 31st of every year.
Here is a list of dog friendly Bowen Island beaches that are open to dogs between January 1st to June 30th and from September 1st to December 31st every year:
- Tunstall Bay
- Bowen Bay
- Government Dock
- Galbraith Bay
- Grafton Bay
- Eaglecliff Beach
- Miller’s Landing
- Deep Bay
- Sandy Beach
- Dorman Bay
Dog Friendly Bowen Island Lakes
Both Killarney Lake and Grafton Lake are dog friendly. They provide extensive trail networks, swimming spots and places for your doggies to explore and play. Please note that dogs need to be on leash.
Our favourite Bowen Island dog friendly lake is Killarney Lake. You can walk around the lake and explore at your leisure. The trail walk takes about 1.5 hours. There are doggie bags and well as specific dog waste bins at Killarney Lake.