Early this morning, on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, a truck drove into the Wild Coast Nature Refuge, which is strictly off limits to vehicles.

The driver caused severe damage to the trails, salal, and logs in the Nature Refuge, left ruts in several areas, and tried to cross a stream at one point, which has resulted in the need for major restoration work.

We hope that this kind of behaviour will not be repeated on any of our conservation lands.

I was walking the dog at Headwaters Park yesterday morning when another dog walker let me know they had just seen the cougar near the entrance to the loop. It was around 10am Sunday morning.Watch your pets!

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The Bowen Island Conservancy is delighted to announce the purchase of 160 acres of land at Cape Roger Curtis, to be set aside as a conservation area for the benefit of Bowen Island and the Átl'ka7tsem / Howe Sound UNESCO Biosphere Region.

Thanks to our amazing donors who funded this purchase and made our dream come true. 

You can learn more by visiting the Conservancy website: https://bowenislandconservancy.org/conservation-lands-at-cape-roger-curtis/

Hello, I am planning to visit Bowen Island in November. I have never taken the ferry and I am planning to do so along with my car. What should I look out for, especially during travel. What are the best spots to visit? Including underrated ones. If you were to visit Bowen Island, what would you NOT do?

Thank you!

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Tis the season and whilst I know it’s taboo to ask fellow foragers for their spots, I’m only around for two nights and I like to forage wherever I go. There’s a lot of crown to explore but is anyone able to give me a reliable target area please. Only really looking for something to spruce up a few breakfasts and dinners, some chants, hedgehogs or bolets.

Really looking forward to getting to know your island! Any other musts appreciated. Cafes, local artist stores etc.

Thanks!

Is it better to drive or use the transit from Vancouver to Bowen island

Hello, My family is planning a day trip this Sunday to visit some friends new to the island. Was hoping to boat over and tie up at Tunstall bay. We can’t find any info of docking a (20’) boat there or anywhere close to there is allowed? If anyone has some info that would be greatly appreciated.

hello locals! I come to bowen island pretty regularly throughout the year to hike/hang out on the beach. I’ve been meaning to head back to solo hike mt gardner, but am a tad concerned about the new local. I havnt seen any updates since the initial spotting and would love any updates from locals. Last seen? where’s it been seen most often? How often do they typically stay when they swim up to the island? etc?

I’m still gonna go ahead and run it because well… it’s one cougar and I hike in BC quite often to i’m used to being prepared for wildlife. I just specifically like hanging out outside on bowen because i know how rarely a predator is around if at all. TIA!

Planning our first trip to Bowen island on the weekend and curious about the camping situation -- are there lots of options/available spots? Apodaca Provincial Park looks nice but is there only just the 4 camping platforms? Any free camping? Thanks!

Hello fellow Bowen Island community frens.

Taking my wife to celebrate her birthday from Vancouver to your beautiful small island for the day tomorrow and have been looking at potential places to cast along the shore/rocks for a Coho Salmon.

Would anyone be kind enough to suggest a couple locations to try for an hour or two using a buzz bomb setup? Kind regards. Would mean a lot!! Please feel free to reply via DM as I respect the fisherman code of wanting to keep your locations private. I would treat it as if it were yours.

Tight lines

Hi all,

My family went to Bowen Island recently, and I LOVED the orange dark chocolate bar they sold on the ferry, but I can’t remember what it was called.

We live far away and can’t get there easily, any chance one of you can check the chocolate bar brands next time you take the ferry? It was at the little cafe (not in the vending machine).

I’d greatly appreciate it!

Hi, Travelling to Bowen Island for a 2 day trip with my friend. Did some research and shortlisted a few places accessible on foot / public transport but just wanted to check for recommendations in this group too ? Also, what are the best spots for swimming ? Saw that there is a cougar warning in the island, is there some placesl we should avoid ?

Sorry about a lot of questions. Thanks in advance.

What’s it like raising a family on Bowen Island? Is it family friendly, are there areas more conducive? Does it feel like a suburb of West Van? How’s the transition for kids to high school?

Exploring moving outside of Vancouver for a better pace and don’t think I’ll have an issue with the commute (3 days per week)

Thanks!

We will be moving to Bowen from out of province and wondering what furniture companies deliver to Bowen. So far it seems like ikea does… I’m specially looking for mattresses

Does anyone have any recommendations for a house cleaner in Bowen island ?

Hello! My husband and I are considering to move to Bowen island in the next couple of years. My work is located in North Van and I still need to commute at least 2-3 times a week. I was wondering if there is some sort of monthly pass first car riders or you just pay $40 every time?

I’ll be going to Bowen island this weekend for a day trip by myself, I am walking on the ferry so no car, does anyone have any tips or recommendations for anything? Places to go/ see, hidden gems? I’m not much of a hiker or anything but being around water is very important so I plan to check out the beaches.

Hi I want to go hike on snug cove to Killarney lake, are there bears? Lol

Thanks in advance!

Sad to say goodbye to Ryan. He survived on Bowen for years doing the awful jobs no one else would. He suffered from serious MH issues but at times his kindness and softness shone. He is the latest resident to die off island due to lack of affordable housing. I hope you all enjoy your Airbnb revenue. It’s a killer.

Hey, we family of 3 is planning for a car ride to bowen this weekend. Is it recommended to visit bowen during late winters.. Which are some of the views close to the beach or without much walk? My wife has some injury in leg now 😔

Thanks

Hi everyone,

I'm having some trouble finding consistent information about healthcare on the island. Is there currently an ambulance on the island 24/7? Is the new healthcare centre going to have a doctor on staff or on call 24/7?

Thank you for your help!

I’ll be visiting Bowen Island in a couple of weeks and wanted to figure out if I should rent a vehicle or if possible to take a rideshare. Or are taxis at least readily available? TIA

I come to Bowen every so often for work. Always checking for records wherever I go, but don’t know where to look on the island.

I totally forgot to bring a keyboard and mouse with me for a trip this weekend. Does anyone have a cheap set for sale? In Snug Cove.

Anyone know why the North Shore Pet Detective truck is parked on Fairweather Drive and Cowan Point Road on a Monday morning?

Hi Bowen Residents,

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My fiance and I are getting married on Bowen on Aug 26th, 2023. Are there shuttles/residents available to be able to help our guests and our families get to there air bnbs safely at the end of the night? We're expected to finish up around 10pm. Thanks for the help and suggestions. We're happy to pay for your services!

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Weird question: does the house from the movie American Gothic still exist on Bowen Island, and is it somewhere a person can check out?