Bowen Island
Bowen Island (originally Nex̱wlélex̱wm in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh), British Columbia, is an island municipality that is part of Metro Vancouver, and within the jurisdiction of the Islands Trust. Located in Howe Sound, it is approximately 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) wide by 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) long, and at its closest point is about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) west of the mainland. There is regular ferry service from Horseshoe Bay provided by BC Ferries, and semi-regular water taxi services. The population of 4,256 is supplemented in the summer by about 1,500 visitors. It has a land area of 50.12 km2 (19.35 sq mi).
Bowen Island
Nex̱wlélex̱m (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh) | |
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Island municipality | |
| Bowen Island Municipality | |
Bowen Island from the ferry | |
Location of Bowen Island in Metro Vancouver | |
| Coordinates (Snug Cove): 49°23′N 123°23′W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Regional district | Metro Vancouver |
| Incorporated | December 4, 1999 |
| Named for | James Bowen |
| Seat | Bowen Island Municipal Hall |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council government |
| • Body | Bowen Island Municipal Council |
| • Mayor | Andrew Leonard |
| • Councillors | List
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| • MP | Patrick Weiler (Liberal) |
| • MLA | Jordan Sturdy (BC United) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 63.60 km2 (24.56 sq mi) |
| • Land | 50.12 km2 (19.35 sq mi) |
| • Water | 13.10 km2 (5.06 sq mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| • Length | 12 km (7 mi) |
| • Width | 6 km (4 mi) |
| Highest elevation (Mount Gardner) | 727 m (2,385 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 4,256 |
| • Estimate (2022) | 4,058 |
| • Density | 84.9/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Bowen Islander |
| Time zone | UTC−8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (PDT) |
| Postal codes | V0N 1G0 V0N 1G1 V0N 1G2 |
| Area codes | 604, 778, 236, 672 |
| Website | www |
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