
Photo: Claudia Schaefer
Groups, Clubs and Organizations on Bowen Island
Know of a group that should be in this list? Please email: info@bowenbook.ca.
BOWEN CHILDREN’S CENTRE SOCIETY
BCC, a true child and family hub, is home to Bowen Island Family Place (prenatal-6yrs), Infant/Toddler Program (birth-3yr), Early Learning Programs (2-5yr) and the After School Club (5-12yrs). For more information on any of these programs please visit www.bowenchildrenscentre.ca or call us at 604-947-9626.
BOWEN ISLAND CHRISTMAS HAMPERS
Linda Pfeiff: 604-947-9625 / Pernille Nielsen: 604-947-2210
A registered, nonprofit society which provides assistance for Bowen residents at Christmas time.
Tax receipts provided. E-transfer donations can be made to bowenchristmashamper@gmail.com.
BOWEN ISLAND COMMUNITY CHOIR
bowenislandcommunitychoir@gmail.com
www.bowenislandcommunitychoir.ca
Providing a welcoming non-auditioned choral opportunity for adults since the early nineties.
BOWEN ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
info@bowenfoundation.com www.bowenfoundation.com
The Bowen Island Community Foundation helps to nurture and strengthen the values and priorities that are so special to our island community. Through the donations we receive from the community for grants, bursaries and scholarships, the Foundation helps fuel the passions and creativity of Bowen Islanders to bring good ideas to reality — ideas like the Garden Gateway and BICS solar panels. The Foundation gives all Bowen Islanders an opportunity to contribute and belong to the community through donating time and funds. Visit our website for more information, to donate, or to propose an initiative.
BOWEN ISLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE (BICHC)
1037 Miller Road
General Inquiries: admin@bowenislandcommunityhealthcentre
Website: www.bowenhealthcentre.com
Reception Email: reception@bowenhealthcentre.com
Reception Phone: 604 – 947-9986
Clinic Hours: Refer to the website for clinic hours
The Bowen Island Community Health Centre is a primary health care clinic. We provide family physician and nurse practitioner services, along with a multi-disciplinary team of other healthcare professionals.
If you wish to be matched with a family practitioner on Bowen Island, you can get in the queue by registering on the Health Connect Registry at https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-connect-registry or by calling 811.
The Bowen Island Community Health Centre is not a drop-in clinic. The clinic has some capacity to see patients for urgent issues (e.g. sutures, painful infections, child with a fever) and will offer same day appointments on a case-by-case basis. Please call in advance before coming to the Health Centre. The Bowen Island Community Health Centre does not provide emergency services.
If you have an Emergency, call 911.
BOWEN ISLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL
West Vancouver Schools | K-7 Public Education Elementary School
For more information, visit http://westvancouverschools.ca/bics- elementary
General Inquiries and Registration: 604-947-9337
BOWEN ISLAND CONSERVANCY 604-612-6572
We are a registered charity, working to preserve and protect Bowen Island’s natural environment through gifts, covenants, and purchases, for the benefit of all who enjoy its peace and beauty. Contact us to find out about land restoration, volunteering, membership information and more at info@bowenislandconservancy.org.
www.bowenislandconservancy
BOWEN ISLAND FAMILY PLACE 604-947-2717
coordinator@bowenislandfamilyplace.com
We offer programming for families and caregivers with children prenatal through six years of age.
New families are always welcome. Information on our programs and services please call us or visit www.bowenislandfamilyplace.com
BOWEN ISLAND FARMERS MARKET (BIFM)
Bowen Island Farmers Market is a not-for-profit organization focused on growing the Bowen Island Farmers’ market and supporting community-based agriculture. BIFM organizes a weekly Farmers’ Market Saturdays, 10am – 12:30pm at BICS, May 10th to October 11th. For more information, contact us at BowenAgAlliance@gmail.com or find us on Facebook @BowenAg or @BowenIslandFarmersMarkets
BOWEN ISLAND FIBRE ARTS GUILD
The Bowen Island Fibre Arts Guild is an association of individuals who are interested in the fibre arts and crafts. Among our members are quilters, weavers, knitters, embroiderers and surface designers with varied approaches and styles. The Guild is always happy to welcome new members, and interested people can come to our meetings which are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month @ Collins Hall. To find out more about our Guild, contact Louise Painter at louise.a.painter@gmail.com
BOWEN ISLAND FISH AND WILDLIFE CLUB
For info: Tim – timpardee@shaw.ca
BIFWC is a non-profit society which operates the Terminal Creek Salmon Hatchery and conducts stream quality assessments using the Pacific Streamkeepers methodology. New members are needed to help with both hatchery and streamkeeping activities. www.bowenhatchery.org
BOWEN ISLAND FOOD RESILIENCE SOCIETY
604-947-9046
BIFRS ~ bowenfoodresilience@gmail.com ~ bowenfoodresilience.ca
BIFRS projects include: Grafton Commons community garden, Low Hanging Fruit, and Bowen Island Farmers’ Market. The mission of Bowen Island Food Resilience is to build a healthy, resilient, community-based food ecosystem on the island.
BOWEN ISLAND GARDEN CLUB
Bowen Island Garden Club meets regularly offering gardening talks, tours and opportunities to share experiences. Members receive monthly newsletters, e-blasts and may also check the website or facebook for information on upcoming talks, open gardens, summer and winter parties and annual plant sale. New members are always welcome!
Email: bowenislandgardenclub@gmail.com
Website: www.bowenislandgardenclub.ca
BOWEN ISLAND HEALTH CENTRE FOUNDATION
info@bowenhealthfoundation.com ~ www.bowenhealthcentre.com
The Bowen Island Health Centre Foundation is a community-governed charitable non-profit supporting accessible, quality health care services delivered close to home to meet Bowen Island’s unique community needs.
The Foundation opened the Bowen Island Community Health Centre in a brand-new purpose-built facility in early 2024 with $8.5 million in capital donated by Bowen residents andadditional capital support received from the Ministry of Health. The Foundation operates the Health Centre with the aim to promote and deliver sustainable, accessible, inclusive and integrated health services that promote health equity and address the evolving priorities and needs of the community.
In addition to operational funding from the Ministry of Health, the Foundation seeks donations to support the Health Centre’s emerging needs, purchase equipment, and build our health services and programs. We need your ongoing support as we grow. Together, we’re building a healthier future.
BOWEN ISLAND HERITAGE PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION (BIHPA)
BIHPA works to preserve, share and celebrate our rich history through education, events and informative displays. The days of the Union Steamship Company’s resort are recalled in our Cottage Museum. Restoration of the cottages and trees in Davies’ Orchard has been a focus since incorporation in 1991. We have projects and events that could use your help!
Email us at: hkwallwork@hotmail.com, write to us at PO Box 78, or call 778-245-9951.
BOWEN ISLAND MEMORIAL GARDEN SOCIETY
Van Hayden 604-539-6240 | Steph Boggan 778-829-5259 | bimgarden@shaw.ca | www.bowenislandmemorialgarden.org
A registered charity to create, maintain and install memorial plaques on behalf of residents in a memorial garden located in Crippen Park, Snug Cove in remembrance of loved ones. Please go to our website or contact Van or Steph directly for more information. Donations are also gratefully accepted with a tax receipt being issued for gifts over $10.00.
BOWEN ISLAND MEN’S SHED
The Bowen Island Men’s Shed group is a non-commercial, community-based organization, providing a safe and inclusive space for men to improve their health and well-being. Men’s sheds offer a variety of activities and opportunities, including: accessing resources, socializing, learning, working, and offering community services. Men’s sheds are open to men of all ages and backgrounds, and there is no pressure to participate. Each shed is unique and the activities offered vary based on the interests and abilities of the members.
Contacts: Steve Brown – landscapingbysteve@gmail.com
Peter Henley – peter_henley@telus.net
Men’s Shed Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/share/17sWNZPDQt/?mibextid=wwXIfr or search Facebook for Bowen Island Men’s Shed.
BOWEN ISLAND MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Bowen’s Community Museum, Logger’s Cottage and Archives are open daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm from June to August. Fall/winter hours are Tues, Wed & Thurs from 12:00pm to 4:00 pm or by appointment. 604-947-2655.
Please visit our website for more information: www.bowenislandmuseum.ca
Email: bihistorians@telus.net
BOWEN ISLAND MUSIC ASSOCIATION (BIMA) 604-947-9454
Founded in 1990 by local musicians, The Bowen Island Music Association (BIMA) supports artists, organizations, and the community through the affordable rental
of our complete sound system, including our sound technician. From time to time we feed the consumers of music by producing live events and touring artists. Enquiries regarding the equipment, availability, and cost should be directed to cindikeep@gmail.com.
BOWEN ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY 604-947-9788
Website: www.bowenlibrary.ca ~ Email: info@bowenlibrary.ca
Bowen Library welcomes all. We have things to borrow (from books to medical equipment); services and programs to support lifelong learning; and quiet spaces for work and study. Need some printing, faxing or scanning? We can help with that too.
Visit bowenlibrary.ca to see all we have to offer.
BOWEN ISLAND RECYCLING DEPOT (BIRD) 604-947-2255
Recycling on Bowen is run by local contractor Bowen Waste Solutions on behalf of the Bowen Island Municipality. Bring your recyclables to the Depot on Mt Gardner Road, but please check the Depot’s page in the printed Bowen Book beforehand to see what can be taken or visit the website at: www.bowenislandrecyclingdepot.com. The Depot is open daily 9am-2:20pm except Tue and Wed and some holidays. www.bowenwastesolutions.com
BOWEN ISLAND RESILIENT COMMUNITY HOUSING SOCIETY (BIRCH) 604-947-0370
Web: birchousing.org ~ Email: info@birchousing.org
Mail: PO Box 8, Bowen Island, BC, V0N 1G0
BIRCH is a registered non profit society, with the vision that every Bowen Island Community Member has access to a safe and healthy home. Our mission is to create diverse housing options for Bowen Island, contributing to a sustainable community with a resilient population.
BOWEN ISLAND SENIORS KEEPING YOUNG 604-926-1842
‘SKY’
Email: info@skyonbowenisland.ca ~ Website: www.skyonbowenisland.ca
SKY, a registered charity since 1994, is a volunteer organization promoting the physical and mental well-being of residents 55+. Activities include nature walks, field trips, exercise programs, speakers, social gatherings and more. Visit our Seniors Cottage during posted hours.
BOWEN ISLAND UNITED CHURCH
1122 Miller Road, Bowen Island, V0N 1G1
Reverend Lorraine Ashdown – 778-688-2061
Worship and Sunday School on Sunday at 10:30am
Website: www.BIUC.ca
Email: bowenislandunitedchurch@gmail.com
Bookings: Helen Wallwork – 778-245-9951
Home of the Food Bank
BOWEN ISLAND VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
Information: 604-947-9324 / Emergency: 911
Proud to serve Bowen Island with dedication and professionalism
BOWEN ISLAND YACHT CLUB
The Bowen Island Yacht Club was founded in 1987 and for the last 36 years it has been dedicated to the encouragement and organization of junior sail training and sailboat racing, as well as educational and social activities for both power and sailboaters living on Bowen Island and in the surrounding area. Major activities of the club include the popular annual Round Bowen Race and the Summer Learn 2 Sail program for children.
P.O. Box 113, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0
biycsailtraining@gmail.com ~ www.biyc.bc.ca
BOWEN NATURE CLUB
Promotes the understanding and enjoyment of nature, especially on Bowen Island, through nature walks, family outings, talks and publications. Affilliated with the Federation of BC Naturalists.
bowennatureclub@gmail.com ~ http://bowennatureclub.blogspot.com
CATES HILL CHAPEL 604-947-4260
661 Carter Road, P.O. Box 82, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0
Evangelical. Worship and Sunday School at 10:00am
Bookings: bookings@cateshillchapel.com
Email: office@cateshillchapel.com
www.cateshillchapel.com
CAWES (Coast Animal Welfare & Education Society)
604-947-2555
info@cawes.org ~ www.cawes.org
A registered charity that has been dedicated to animal welfare on Bowen Island since November 2000. CAWES mission is to care for any abandoned domestic animals, and assist any injured animal, including wildlife. CAWES strives to promote, inform, and educate the community on the human guardianship of all animals.
HERE’S BOWEN ARTS TOUR 780-720-5268
Here’s Bowen Arts Tour will be running the 4th Weekend every May.
Connecting community, visitors and artists.
A Free, Self Guided Event with 21 Art Hubs and 130 Artists – Visual, Literary and Performing. Take Home an Island Treasure.
Details at BowenArtsTour.com
ISLAND DISCOVERY LEARNING
Island Discovery, now called PIE (Partners in Education), is a fully accredited K-12 school program that offers part-time classes on Bowen Island that are led-by BC certified teachers. Classes are small and gently-held, with ample opportunity for student choice. Contact Al Saugstad at allan.saugstad@sd47.bc.ca for information.
JEWISH COMMUNITY OF BOWEN ISLAND
Shirat HaYam: Song of the Sea
We are a group of diverse Jews and friends living on Bowen Island. We gather for Kabbalat Shabbats, Hanukah parties, to light our driftwood Menorah in the Cove, a community Passover Seder, and other events.
www.shirathayam.ca
Email: matthew.vandergiessen@gmail.com
KNICK KNACK NOOK RE-USE IT STORE SOCIETY
604-947-NOOK
info@knickknacknook.org ~ www.knickknacknook.org
1063 Mt Gardner Rd, Bowen Island, BC, V0N 1G2
Our mission is to provide a welcoming community service that fosters environmental and social responsibility primarily through the sale of used items in good condition. We accept gently used clothing, jewelry, household items, books, music, sports equipment, pet items, and toys. We fund student scholarships as well as local environmental and social sustainability projects. Volunteers are always welcome.
Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and statutory holidays.
REGENERATIVE BOWEN ISLAND
Regenerative Bowen Island, formerly Bowen In Transition was established to inspire and educate our community through programs that create a healthy, community-based food system, support conservation and reuse of our resources, protect and regenerate our forests, ocean and unique local ecology and biodiversity, and build and celebrate community and capacity for resilience and local self-sufficiency.
Learn more at regenerativebowenisland.org.
regenerativebowenisland@gmail.com
ROTARY CLUB OF BOWEN ISLAND
Bowen Rotary is a cog in the wheel of Rotary International, a world-wide service organization. We meet on Monday evenings twice a month, usually at Artisan Eats. We invite interesting speakers, we fundraise, we champion worthwhile projects on Bowen and internationally. Visit www.bowenrotary.com for details.
ST. GERARD’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
http://StGerards.rcav.org
Angela Powell 604-947-2515
Cathedral 604-682-6774
1111 Miller Rd. at Melmore
Sunday Mass – 9:30 am
THE HEARTH GALLERY 604-947-2454
Visit the Hearth Gallery on Bowen Island’s busy Snug Cove, where we celebrate the Arts and provide a space to excite all your cultural senses, including a variety of gallery art shows, artisan-made gift shop, live music events, art workshops and more.
Visit our website at www.thehearth.ca
THURSDAY ART GROUP
The Thursday Art Group has been meeting for over 50 years. Collins Hall, Thursdays 9:30 to 12:30. Share your love of art. If you are a creative spirit who wishes to paint, sketch, draw or try new mediums then join the fun. $30 monthly.
Contact Shannonrondeau@shaw.ca
THE TIR-NA-NOG THEATRE SCHOOL 236-357-4001
tir-na-nOgtheatre@shaw.ca ~ www.tirnanogtheatreschool.org
The Tir-na-nOg Theatre School offers an intensive and unique experience in the Theatre Arts for the Young & Young-at-Heart, ages six to senior. Its intimate 75 seat auditorium is also available for rental use by the community.
The Tir-na-nOg Theatre School Society is an Island-grown Charitable Organization.
TOURISM BOWEN ISLAND
432 Cardena Road
www.tourismbowenisland.com ~ info@tourismbowenisland.com
Tourism Bowen Island (TBI), a non-profit society, is the central body overseeing the island’s tourism ecosystem. TBI works collaboratively with Bowen Island Municipality and is committed to providing professional destination management, visitor services, and supporting community and environmental wellbeing. We welcome your inquiries.
WRITE ON BOWEN FESTIVAL SOCIETY
The Write on Bowen Society coordinates literary events, including an annual festival, this year scheduled for September 12 – 14, headquartered at the Annex Library. The festival features workshops, author readings and other special events.
New volunteers welcome!
Visit writeonbowen.com, or contact us at info@writeonbowen.com for more info.