Bowen Island

Bowen Island is located North-West of North Vancouver, and West of the Burrard Inlet. Is it a heavily forested island that kayakers and beach-lovers frequent. A drive from one side of the island to the other is only 15 minutes.

The locations in italics were recommended by residents!

• Transit
  • Water Taxi – This service connects downtown’s Granville to Bowen Island
  • BC Ferries – There is a terminal at Snug Cove that services Horseshoe Bay
  • Buses – Funded by Translink
  • There are only two buses that operate within Bowen Island:
  • the C10 that runs from Snug Cove to Bluewater
  • The C11 that runs from Snug Cove to Eaglecliff

When traveling via bus, there are several fare options.

• Employer Passes – some of the hospitals have employer passes that you can join but they require a minimum one-year commitment.
• Cash Fares – $2.50 per ticket. Transfers are free, but you must notify the bus driver when you pay your fare.
• Sheet of 10 tickets – The fare for this is $22.50 for adults.
• DayPASS – The DayPASS can be used an unlimited number of times a day. It is valid region-wide and costs $6.25 for adults.
• Monthly Pass – The Monthly Pass can b used an unlimited number of times a month. It is valid region-wide and costs $67.50 for adults.

* Resident Tip: Save your monthly passes, because you could be eligible for a federal tax credit

Grocery Stores

• Artisan Eats Café & Fine Foods – 539 Artisan Lane
• Bowen Butcher Shop – 1351 Adams Road
• The Ruddy Potato Whole Foods Market – Village Square, Snug Cove
• Snug Cove General Store – 471 Bowen Island Trunk Boulevard

Restaurants

• Blue Eyed Marys – 433 Bowen Island Trunk Boulevard
• Tuscany Restaurant – 451 Bowen Trunk Road
• Miksa Restaurant – 449 Trunk Road
• The Snug Café – 445 Bowen Island Trunk Boulevard
• Leftbank – 433 Bowen Island Trunk Road (French Cuisine)

Shopping

• Wren Boutique – 569 Artisan Lane
• Bell Occhio – 563 Artisan Square
• Movement Global Design Inc – 590 Artisan Square
• Christie Grace Jewelry Studio – 301-566 Artisan Square

Childcare

**Please use the childcare search available online to find the right care for your needs. PAR-BC has not preformed any checks on the providers below and is not endorsing them over their competitors; it is for informational purposes only.**

• Bowen Children’s Centre – 650 Carter Road
• Bowen Island Montessori School – 1041 Mt Gardner Road
• Island Discovery Learning Community – 889 Cowan Point Drive

Parks/ Attractions

• Bowen Island Marina – 400 Bowen Trunk Road
• Alderwood Farm – 1351 Adams Road
• Bowen Island Historians Museum and Archive – 1013 Senior
• Mount Gardner – Mt Gardner Road

**This is a small sample of what is available in the area for information purposes. PAR-BC is not endorsing these companies over their competitors.**