Killarney Lake – North summit viewpoint loop from Bowen Island RCMP

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Killarney Lake – North summit viewpoint loop from Bowen Island RCMP

Hard

4.8

(10)

hikers

Killarney Lake – North summit viewpoint loop from Bowen Island RCMP

06:35

18.7km

780m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Crippen Regional Park

Art Rennison Nature Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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725 m

Bridal Veil Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls is a short cascade where Killarney Lake empties into Mannion Bay. You will see a fish ladder nearby where salmon can swim upstream.

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2.91 km

Killarney Lake

Highlight • Lake

Killarney Lake can get a bit busy on the weekends, and for good reason, it's beautiful and accessible. Killarney Lake Loop Trail circles the entire lake, with plenty of viewpoints. …

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3.84 km

Killarney Lake View Point has a boulderous beach and great views from he south end of the lake to the north end. Swimming is allowed here but not recommended as there have been reporting of leeches in the water.

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8.21 km

View of Keats Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this scenic spot, you can soak in the view of Keats Island across Howe Sound, where the lush, forested island sits low in the water. This perspective is the …

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8.85 km

Mount Gardner Recreation Site

Nature Reserve

9.17 km

North summit viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The north summit of Mount Gardner offers one of the clearest viewpoints on the mountain, with open rock slabs overlooking Howe Sound and the surrounding islands. Compared to other viewpoints, …

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9.52 km