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: Yikes! What if I miss the 8:00am Ferry?

A: Relax. We will have Cormorant Marine standing by with their water taxi for anyone who, in spite of there best efforts has experienced a failed connection. He’ll be down beyond the park at the government warf.

Q: Can I get a shower after the run, so that I can be less sweaty for a day of fun on Bowen?

A: You betcha! If all goes according to plan, the new Loonie shower at the Union Steamship Marina will be operational by then. Rondy says, “shower with a friend and save water!” You can also cool off in the water at our fine beaches.

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 can do that at the registration tables in front of the library building, on the right, 120 meters from the dock.

After the race, with your free entry, check out Bowfest – Bowen Island’s annual community celebration, featuring fun, food and entertainment. Race results will be given from the main stage right after the parade. 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 van clearly marked.

Q: Can I still register on race day?

A: Yes! You can register on race day from 7:30am to 8:15am for the KId’s 1.5K run and from 7:30am to 8:45am for the 5K and 10K runs, at the registration table in front of the Library, just 120 meters west of the ferry dock. Race representatives will also be on the 7:00 am and 8:00 am ferry sailings from Horseshoe Bay. They will have registration forms that you can fill out while on your way to Bowen, to speed up your registration process. They will also have race maps and will be able to answer questions you may have.

More questions?

Email: info@runfortheferry.ca