getting here
BC Ferries
To get to Bowen Island, you need to take a short ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver. The ferry, operated by BC Ferries, provides frequent service (every 1-2 hours) between Horseshoe Bay and Bowen Island's Snug Cove. The ferry ride is approximately 20 minutes long and offers scenic views of Howe Sound and the North Shore mountains.
Round trip fares are purchased in Horseshoe Bay.
It’s a good idea to plan to arrive at the ticket booth 30-60 minutes ahead of the ferry you hope to catch. Allow more time during rush hour and during the summer. There is a 10-minute cut off for walk on passengers, and so plan to arrive at least 20 minutes in advance of the sailing you hope to catch as a walk-on.
Visit this local website for the schedule and live information about where the ferry is: https://bowenferry.ca
Arriving by boat
If you’re arriving by boat, there is a public dock in Snug Cove. Check in with the Union Steamship Marina at (604) 947-0707 or VHF 66A as you enter Snug Cove.