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Bowen Island Chamber of Commerce
2005 Excellence Awards

On Wednesday, November 30th, the Bowen Island Chamber of Commerce held its First Annual Excellence Awards Dinner at the CNIB’s Bowen Lodge by the Sea. This was a change from the past annual Christmas Dinner for Members and Guests. Approximately 70 attendees applauded all the Nominees for each award and the winners were presented with a trophy and more applause.

* Bruce Russell ~ Bowen Booster Award

* Bowen Taxi Tours & Transit ~ Customer Service - Business Award

* Louise McIntosh ~ Customer Service - Individual Award

The presentation of the award for Citizen for the Year – 2006 was made to

Graeme Dinsdale.



Congratulations to all these deserving Winners!

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Welcome to Bowen Island.

Located just twelve miles northwest of Vancouver, Bowen Island is a place like no other. A scenic 20 minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver brings you to Snug Cove, the heart of Bowen. Be prepared to leave the hustle of city life behind you. The magic of Bowen Island is that it offers the peace and tranquility of country living yet is so very accessible to the amenities of Vancouver.

Our Island
It was the colourful Captain Jack Cates who first opened up Bowen Island as a resort for the day excursionist. He started by purchasing the 320 acre Mannion estate on Bowen's Deep Bay in 1900. Next, he brought new partners into his Terminal Steamship Company Ltd. Third, he began to enlarge and improve his fleet. More...

Bowen Guide
The 2005 Bowen Island Guide is available for viewing in PDF format. Click here or on the image to the left to read.

You may also contact us to find out where to obtain a printed copy of the FREE 2005 Bowen Island Guide.