Bowen Island British Columbia Map

About Bowen Island, British Columbia

Bowen Island is a district municipality in New Westminster Land District, British Columbia, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Bowen Island is located at 49.3797°N, 123.3442°W.

Bowen Island rises from the Salish Sea, a verdant jewel draped in Douglas fir and Western red cedar, its slopes cascading towards a coastline etched with hidden coves and rocky promontories. It lies 21.3 km north-west of Vancouver, BC (from Vancouver, BC: bearing 308°T), and is situated 6.2 km east-north-east of Bowen Bay. The air here carries the briny tang of the ocean, mingling with the sweet, damp scent of moss and decaying leaves, a perfume unique to these Pacific Northwest forests. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent mists, filters down in shafts of liquid gold, illuminating the emerald undergrowth and the ancient, gnarled roots that grip the earth. The island's terrain is a study in contrasts: steep inclines give way to sheltered valleys, and quiet bays offer refuge from the open water, creating a landscape that feels both wild and intimately accessible. The history of Bowen Island is deeply intertwined with the Coast Salish peoples who have long held this land sacred, their presence a quiet echo in the rustling leaves and the call of gulls. Later, logging and fishing shaped the island's early economy, and remnants of those industries can still be found along the shore, weathered pilings and forgotten nets whispering tales of lives lived by the sea. Today, Bowen Island thrives on a blend of tourism and a burgeoning creative spirit, with artists, writers, and artisans drawn to its inspiring beauty and its distinctively slow pace of life. The ferry, a vital artery, brings a steady stream of visitors and residents, each arrival a gentle punctuation in the island's serene rhythm, contributing to a community that cherishes its natural setting and its unique island character.

About This Bowen Island Map Page

Explore Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 49.379722, -123.344167. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Bowen Island includes the postal code (V7W), telephone area code (236, 250, 604, 672, 778). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Bowen Island is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.