how to get to bowen island
Drive or take a bus to the ferry terminal in Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver. From the terminal, the ferry to Snug Cove leaves almost every hour, and the trip takes approximately 20 minutes. No reservations are necessary, but experienced commuters try to be 20-30 minutes early at the ferry terminal during the busy morning and evening runs. Ticket sales end 10 minutes before the scheduled sailing time for walk-on passengers as well as drivers and passengers in vehicles, so give yourself enough time to purchase a ticket.
ferry schedule — june 30, 2010 to september 6, 2010
Leave Horseshoe Bay
6:00 am, 7:00 am, 8:00 am, 9:05 am*, 10:05 am, 11:05 am, 12:10 am, 2:35 pm, 3:45 pm, 4:45 pm, 5:50 pm, 6:50 pm, 7:50 pm (except Sat.), 8:45 pm, 9:45 pm
Leave Bowen Island
5:30 am (except Sun. & holidays), 6:30 am, 7:30 am, 8:35 am, 9:35 am, 10:35 am, 11:40 am, 12:45 pm, 3:10 pm, 4:15 pm*, 5:15 pm, 6:20 pm, 7:20 pm (except Sat.), 8:15 pm, 9:15 pm, 10:10 pm
* Dangerous Cargo sailing on Wednesday. No passengers permitted.
ferry fares — effective april 1, 2010
A round-trip from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Island and return costs:
| adult | $9.75 |
| child (ages 5-11) | $4.90 |
| child younger than 5 | free |
| bc student | free |
| vehicle | Less than 7 feet wide, 7 feet high & 20 feet long: $27.90 (fare does not include driver or passengers); special rates for vehicles wider than 7 feet or longer than 20 feet |
| motorcycle | $13.95; special rate with sidecar and/or trailer |
| bicycle | $2.00 |
| discounts | Apply to prepaid fares (based on a minimum purchase amount using the BC Ferries Experience Card). Discounts also available to BC residents who are permanently disabled. |
| fuel surcharge/rebate | Sometimes fuel surcharges or rebates are applied to fares |
| bc seniors | Travel free Monday through Thursday except on holidays. This applies only to the passenger fare. You will be required to show your BC Gold Care Card as it confirms your age (65 years or older) and also that you are a full-time resident of British Columbia. |
For more details, call B.C. Ferries at 1-888-223-3779 from anywhere in North America, or at 250-386-3431 from outside North America, or visit the BC Ferries website.
Ferry schedule and fares subject to change without notice.
cormorant marine - water taxi
A passenger-only water taxi operated by a local Bowen Island company provides late evening service between Horseshoe Bay and Bowen Island. Its schedule is as follows:
Depart Snug Cove
11:15 p.m. (Sunday-Thursday), 12:15 a.m. (Friday & Saturday)
Depart Horseshoe Bay
11:30 p.m. (Sunday-Thursday), 12:30 a.m. (Friday & Saturday)
For more details or fares, call 604-250-2630 (cellular) or visit their website.
english bay launch
English Bay Launch provides passenger-only service daily at various times between Bowen Island and Granville Island in Vancouver. Their website provides information about scheduled runs, fares, and reservation information.
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