Bowen Island, Island municipality in Howe Sound, Canada.
Located in British Columbia, Bowen Island extends 12 kilometers in length and 6 kilometers in width, occupying 50 square kilometers of land area.
The Spanish explorer Narvaez named the island Isla de Apodaca in 1791, before Captain Richards renamed it after Rear Admiral James Bowen in 1860.
The Squamish First Nations people used the island, known as Nex̱wlélex̱wm in their language, as traditional hunting and gathering grounds.
Regular BC Ferries services connect the island to Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver, with a travel time of approximately 20 minutes across Howe Sound.
The island contains two main commercial centers, Snug Cove and Artisan Square, where local businesses serve both residents and seasonal visitors.
Location: Metro Vancouver Regional District
Inception: 1999
Website: https://bowenislandmunicipality.ca
GPS coordinates: 49.38333,-123.38333
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:36
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