Bowen Island
Bowen Island, an island municipality, lies near Vancouver, British Columbia in Howe Sound, within the Greater Vancouver Regional District. Approximately 6 kilometres wide by 12 km long, the island sits about 6 km west of the mainland, with regular ferry service from West Vancouver. There were 2,957 permanent residents as of the Canada 2001 Census, a number that is supplemented in the summer by roughly 1,500 visitors, as Bowen Island is a popular vacation home location for British Columbians. About 500 workers and over 200 students commute to offices and schools on the mainland each day. The island has a land area of 49.94 kmē (19.28 sq mi).Top photos chosen by u all:
Bowen Island - Reflections - Canada - Tuesday 18th July 2006
Made by GeordieMac Pics
Was visiting a friend and his family and was on the way to the pub for a fish lunch when I decided to photograph these reflections. On 25th June 2008 ... This was my 130th photo to reach 100 Views.
Some buoys
Made by smith
These three buoys caught my eye for some reason. It was a glorious day and we were down on the beach, all by ourselves, throwing sticks for the dogs.
The Next Ferry
Made by RoystonVasey
It was proper raining so plans to walk round the island were changed. A cafe for lunch and the next ferry back seemed a better idea.
Mountain Biking Terain Park
Made by Canadian Veggie
A prett sweet terrain park for people to learn downhill mountain biking skills.
Sunrise over the Howe Sound
Made by ahirschfeld
The sun rises over Passage Island.
Nearest places of interest:
Whytecliff Park Gleneagles Golf Club | Daybreak Point Bible Camp Lions Bay Gambier Island |
