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FAQs Q: How do I get to Bowen Island? A: Take HWY 1 West to Horseshoe Bay. Follow the signs for Bowen Island at the BC Ferries terminal. You may want to try to get to the terminal early on busy summer weekends to avoid overloads.
You may either bring your car to Bowen Island, or park it and come across on the ferry as a foot passenger.
Traffic can be heavy on summer weekends, so please get to the terminal early to avoid being overloaded.
For more information on the Horseshoe Bay – Bowen Island route, or about parking facilities, go to: www.bcferries.ca, or call the Horseshoe Bay Terminal at (604) 921-7414.
Q: Is there parking in Horseshoe Bay? A: There is a large (350 spaces) underground parking lot near the ferry terminal in Horseshoe Bay. For more information, please visit the B.C. Ferries parking info page. Overflow parking is located on Marine Drive, close to exit No. 2 and the HB overpass. The Howe Sound Lions Club operate the parking lot and a shuttle – contact them at (604)921-8086. Please allow plenty of time to make parking arrangements.
Q: How long does it take to get to Bowen Island? A: It takes approximately twenty minutes by ferry from Horseshoe Bay. The ticket you buy is a return ticket.
Q: What do I do when I get to Bowen? A: If you’ve already registered and have your race package, go to the starting point near the ferry dock. Or, if you haven’t registered or picked up your race package, you may do that at the Library lawn (just down the road from the ferry dock). After the race, check out Bowfest – Bowen Island’s annual community celebration, featuring fun, food and entertainment. Drop by the Bowen Island Chamber of Commerce cottage on Cardena Road, just behind the Library, to learn about island attractions, or check out the website before you come: www.bowenisland.org.
Q: Can I stay on Bowen? A: Yes! There are many ‘bed and breakfasts’ on the island. Find out more about Bowen Island’s bed and breakfasts by going to the Bowen Island Chamber of Commerce website (www.bowenisland.org), and clicking on "where to stay." Q: Where can I leave my personal gear during the race? A: There will be a bag check at the Library.
Q: Can I still register on race day? A: Yes! You can register on race day from 6:30am to 7:45 am, at the Library lawn in Snug Cove, just beyond the ferry dock. Race representatives will also be on the 6:00 am and 7:00 am ferry sailings from Horseshoe Bay. They will have registration forms that you can fill out while on your way to Bowen, so as to speed up your registration process. They will also have race maps and will be able to answer questions you may have.
Q: When and where do I pick up my race chip? A: The timing chips will be available at the Library lawn on race morning, from 6:45am to 8:00am
Q: How do the race chips work? A: The chip will record your race time electronically. Wrap it securely around your ankle. It will be activated when you cross the start pad, and it will register your time as you step on the finish pad. This means that it doesn’t matter if you’re near the back of the pack at the start: the chip won’t begin recording until you cross the start line.
Note: if you have a baby in a stroller or backpack, don’t put the chip on his or her leg; it may not register your time properly. More questions? Email: info@runfortheferry.ca
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