Bowen Island Community Page

Welcome to Bowen Island's Community Page!
A space to share your thoughts, feedback and questions as you participate in engagement opportunities that will help shape the projects and services for your community.
Stay informed to know when the next engagement for your community will take place by registering today.
Welcome to Bowen Island's Community Page!
A space to share your thoughts, feedback and questions as you participate in engagement opportunities that will help shape the projects and services for your community.
Stay informed to know when the next engagement for your community will take place by registering today.
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A new partnership process to enhance the future of ferry system engagement
Share A new partnership process to enhance the future of ferry system engagement on Facebook Share A new partnership process to enhance the future of ferry system engagement on Twitter Share A new partnership process to enhance the future of ferry system engagement on Linkedin Email A new partnership process to enhance the future of ferry system engagement linkWe are entering a new era of engagement aimed at strengthening relationships with coastal communities, enhancing customer trust, and meeting the public interest.
We are launching a process to design a new engagement model that better addresses the evolving needs of growing coastal communities, reflecting the importance of more effectively incorporating digital engagement.
Over the coming months we will collaborate with Ferry Advisory Committees (FAC), community residents, customers, local governments and MLAs, First Nations, and other interested and impacted groups to create an inclusive and responsive engagement model, which will replace the FACs and be in place May 2025.
We want to thank current and previous committee members for their contributions over the past 30-plus years. We are grateful for their commitment and service.
While this work takes place on the new engagement model, project-specific engagement will continue as usual. As always, customers can continue to provide feedback to Customer Relations directly online at www.bcferries.com/contact-us or via our Customer Service Centre by phone (1-888-223-3779).
Stay informed by signing up for updates on new opportunities to collaborate and help shape the next steps in our engagement journey.
Thank you for your continued support and participation.
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Temporary Vessel Replacement - what to know
Share Temporary Vessel Replacement - what to know on Facebook Share Temporary Vessel Replacement - what to know on Twitter Share Temporary Vessel Replacement - what to know on Linkedin Email Temporary Vessel Replacement - what to know linkThe Queen of Cumberland will provide service on our Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) – Snug Cove (Bowen Island) route from October 15 to December 7, 2024 while the Queen of Capilano undergoes its annual refit.
As the vehicle capacity on the Queen of Cumberland is lower than the Queen of Capilano (approximately 15 vehicles less), we are offering the following temporary services to help minimize overloads:
Discounted Parking Rates at Horseshoe Bay starting October 11
- Reduced Monthly Rate: $100/month + tax (Bowen Island residents only)
- Reduced Daily Rate: $10/24 hours
Bowen Island residents must register for discounted monthly parking, starting October 8, at our Customer Service desk (located in Horseshoe Bay behind the foot passenger ticket booths) which is open seven days a week from 7:15 am - 9:15 pm.
To take advantage of the discounted monthly rates (good for 30 days from date of purchase), Bowen Island residents will need to provide a valid driver’s license showing a Bowen Island address, in addition to the make, model, and license plate number of the vehicle using the parking pass. Customers must display the registered pass and Impark payment receipt on their dashboard to avoid a parking violation.
Discounts are available in Impark Short Term Parking Lot #1621 and Long Term Parking Lot #1748. Rates are not available online or via mobile apps.
Assured Loading for High Occupancy Vehicles
To encourage carpooling, vehicles with four or more passengers (including the driver) will be provided assured loading on the following weekday sailings from Horseshoe Bay to Snug Cove:
- 4:35 pm departing Horseshoe Bay
- 5:45 pm departing Horseshoe Bay
- 6:50 pm departing Horseshoe Bay
Assured loading will be provided up to a maximum of 10 vehicles per sailing on a first come, first serve basis, Monday - Friday. Vehicles must arrive no later than 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
For up-to-date sailing and departure information, check Current Conditions, follow @BCFerries on X or phone 1-888-223-3779 for further assistance.
Customer Relations
Customer Relations
Online: bcferries.com/contact-us(External link)
By Phone:1-888-BC FERRY (1-888-223-3779)
Canada & USA
Schedule a callback: bcferries.com/customer-callback
FAQs
- How do I stay informed of cancellations and delays on my route?
- What happens if my sailing is cancelled or service is disrupted?
- Where can I find an easy-to-read, one-page schedule for Bowen Island?
- How can my organization apply for support for a community initiative?
- How do I apply to be a vendor with BC Ferries?
- Where can I find BC Ferries travel data and reports for my route?
- I have a completed TAP form, who do I call for a last-minute reservations?
- If have completed TAP and MAL forms, what is the process for loading at Horseshoe Bay Terminal?
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Documents
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Engagements
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Bowen Island Community Workshop Verbatim Comments (686 KB) (pdf)
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2024 Community Workshop Presentation Slides (784 KB) (pdf)
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2024 BC Ferries Public Event Code of Conduct (514 KB) (pdf)
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Bowen Island Advertorial - June 2024 (598 KB) (jpg)
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Bowen Island Community Boards (3.65 MB) (pdf)
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Bowen Island Community Drop In Ad (2.4 MB) (jpg)
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May 29, 2024 - Join us for an Interactive Community Workshop! (95 KB) (pdf)
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July 2, 2024 - Bowen Island Community Workshop - What We Heard Summary (79.8 KB) (pdf)
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June 19, 2024 - Take the survey and share your priorities! (83.3 KB) (pdf)
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Snug Cove Terminal Project 2024
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Bowen Island Engagements Fall 2023 (703 KB) (png)
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Modified Schedule and Alternate Service - Jan 8 - End of March 2024 (112 KB) (pdf)
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March 28 - April 7 Modified Schedule with Water Taxi - Route 8 (196 KB) (pdf)
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January 8 - March 27 Modified Schedule with Water Taxi - Route 8 (545 KB) (pdf)
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Snug Terminal Upgrade Workshop Agenda (528 KB) (pdf)
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September 19, 2023 - Provide Your Feedback on Upcoming Service Disruptions at Snug Cove (84.5 KB) (pdf)
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January 9, 2024 - Snug Cove Terminal Work - What You Need to Know (108 KB) (pdf)
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March 9, 2024 - Full Day Berth Closure (84.2 KB) (pdf)
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March 13, 2024 - Snug Cove Terminal Project Extended to April 7, 2024 (113 KB) (pdf)
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April 19, 2024 - We're looking forward to being back in person with you (106 KB) (pdf)
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Your Ferry Advisory Committee
Bowen Island
Chair: Tyler Davenport - bowenfac@gmail.com
BC Ferries is fortunate to be able to work with 13 Ferry Advisory Committees (FAC) located in communities up and down the coast of British Columbia. These committees are typically made up of 8-12 volunteer members who represent the ferry-dependent communities we serve. Ferry Advisory Committees play a fundamental role in facilitating information sharing between communities and BC Ferries. The committees provide important advice and insight that helps inform day-to-day operations, terminal and vessel improvements, schedule changes, and other initiatives.
To view find out more or to apply, visit our Ferry Advisory Page