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About Bowen Island, BC

Bowen Island is a short BC Ferries hop from Horseshoe Bay, reached by taking Highway 1 or the Sea-to-Sky (Highway 99) into West Vancouver before boarding for the twenty-minute crossing to Snug Cove. It is a favourite quick getaway for folks from Vancouver, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver, all under 35 km away, while YVR sits 44 km off for anyone flying in. EV chargers are available near both ferry terminals. Once you're across, Crippen Regional Park and Killarney Lake are right by the dock and worth the walk.

Where is Bowen Island, BC on the map?

Bowen Island, BC is in Canada, at 49.383, -123.383 - about 22 km south-west of Lions Bay, BC.

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What is the closest airport to Bowen Island, BC?

The closest airport to Bowen Island, BC is Vancouver International Airport, 44 km (about 1 h 20 min by car).

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