golf course & trails network
Having a golf course on Bowen Island was a dream for decades. In 2002 Bowen Island Properties Ltd was successful in rezoning 64 acres of its development for a 9-hole public golf course. The hard work and dedication of many Bowen Islanders has resulted in a 3,075 yard, par 35, 9-hole public golf course designed by Russ Olson, which opened for play in 2005.
The golf course has been carefully carved out of the forest and features some magnificent views of Howe Sound and the Georgia Strait. The course offers three sets of tee boxes and ensures a challenging and rewarding game for players of all skill levels. For more information, see the website for Bowen Island Golf Club.
A total of approximately 7 kilometres of trails will be developed at Cowan Point. The trail around the perimeter of the golf course has been mostly completed. Trails along Cowan Point Drive, Fairweather Road, Arbutus Bay Lane, and Russell Lane have been completed, providing pedestrian connections to the areas of Cowan Point already developed.
What's New
House sold at 967 Cowan Point Drive. Remaining properties in Phase 1 available for sale. For details, see Properties for Sale.
Details about our Rezoning Application are available.
On July 9, 2010 we published an ad entitled "The Value of Real Estate on Bowen Island: Thoughts and Observations" noting that real estate values rise where people want to live. Vancouver is still considered a real estate bargain compared with other desirable places in the world to live. That simple fact will become the force that will ultimately shape real estate values on Bowen Island. The challenge remains to plan for housing forms for citizens with modest means. We are working on some models in an effort to break through the current barrier of non affordability. On April 30, 2010 we published an ad entitled "Living on an Island" in which we discussed some of the benefits and challenges specific to island living -- especially on Bowen Island which is so close to the City of Vancouver and its scenic neighbourhoods. On April 16, 2010 we published an ad entitled "A Call for Civic Pride", suggesting that civic pride would dictate that the first impression of Snug Cove, the gateway to Bowen Island, should reflect the soul and spirit of Bowen Island and its citizens. Unfortunately the Cove has lost much of its earlier charm -- something should to be done about that.
In 2009 and 2010 we published articles about Bowen's future, the current review of the Official Community Plan, land economics and affordability, the meaning of community, creating a sustainable community, local economy, the idea of density transfer and its relationship to sustainability - those articles can be found on the Media section of this website.
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