British Columbia, Canada
Ferries from Bowen Island
Bowen Island (British Columbia, Canada) has 2 ferry routes to 1 destination, operated by BC Ferries. You can sail from Bowen Island to Horseshoe Bay. Crossing times and timetables for each route are listed below.
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Routes & timetables
What ferry routes connect Bowen Island?
2 crossings with live schedules — each card opens its full timetable.
Timetable
Ferry departures from Bowen Island
15 scheduled sailings leaving Bowen Island, across every route. Times are local.
| Departs | Arrives | To | Duration | Operator | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:15 | 05:35 | Horseshoe Bay | 20m | BC Ferries | Daily |
| 06:15 | 06:35 | Horseshoe Bay | 20m | BC Ferries | Daily |
| 07:30 | 07:50 | Horseshoe Bay | 20m | BC Ferries | Daily |
| 08:45 | 09:05 | Horseshoe Bay | 20m | BC Ferries | Daily |
| 10:00 | 10:20 | Horseshoe Bay | 20m | BC Ferries | Daily |
| 11:15 | 11:35 | Horseshoe Bay | 20m | BC Ferries | Daily |
| 12:35 | 12:55 | Horseshoe Bay | 20m | BC Ferries | Daily |
| 13:55 | 14:15 | Horseshoe Bay | 20m | BC Ferries | Daily |
| 15:15 | 15:35 | Horseshoe Bay | 20m | BC Ferries | Daily |
| 16:40 | 17:00 | Horseshoe Bay | 20m | BC Ferries | Daily |
| 18:00 | 18:20 | Horseshoe Bay | 20m | BC Ferries | Daily |
| 19:15 | 19:35 | Horseshoe Bay | 20m | BC Ferries | Daily |
| 21:30 | 21:50 | Horseshoe Bay | 20m | BC Ferries | Daily |
| 22:30 | 22:50 | Horseshoe Bay | 20m | BC Ferries | Daily |
| 23:30 | 23:50 | Horseshoe Bay | 20m | BC Ferries | Daily |
Times are indicative and may change seasonally. Confirm with the operator before travelling.
Network
Where does Bowen Island connect?
Ports connected
Operators
Location
Where is Bowen Island?
- Region
- British Columbia
- Coordinates
- 49.381° N, 123.337° W
- Shortest crossing
- 20m
Plan your trip
The day at Bowen Island
First 05:15
Last 23:30
Busiest 05:00–06:00
16 of 24 hours served
Nothing sails outside 05:15–23:30, so a day trip has to fit inside that window; the last departure is the last one. 107 scheduled departures in total.
About
About Bowen Island
There is no parking at this terminal. Not limited parking, not paid parking — none. That single fact shapes every trip to Bowen Island, because the alternative is leaving your car across the water at Horseshoe Bay, where the lot is routinely full.
The crossing
Snug Cove to Horseshoe Bay takes about 20 minutes, with 47 sailings in our timetable and 84 across the terminal in both directions. Operated by BC Ferries.
Twenty minutes and that frequency make this a commuter crossing rather than an excursion — it is the island's road to Vancouver.
⚠ Work out the car question before you leave home
Three options, and they are all worse than they sound. Take the car across and pay the vehicle fare each way. Leave it at Horseshoe Bay in Impark's 598-space lot, which is frequently at zero long-term availability. Or arrive without one and use the island's buses and taxis.
Most day visitors should walk on. Snug Cove's shops, pub and trailheads are within a few minutes of the ramp.
Snug Cove
The ferry lands in the middle of the village, which is unusual — most terminals sit apart from what they serve. Crippen Regional Park begins at the top of the road, and the walk to Killarney Lake starts from the same point.
What the island is
Howe Sound, twenty minutes from a major city, with a population small enough that the ferry timetable is community news. It functions as a commuter suburb and a weekend escape at the same time, which is why the boats are busy in both directions.
Timing
Weekday peaks run toward Vancouver in the morning and back in the evening. Summer weekends invert that, and the queue on the Horseshoe Bay side is the one that backs up.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get a ferry to from Bowen Island?
From Bowen Island you can take a ferry to Horseshoe Bay. Each route page shows the crossing time and timetable.
Which ferry companies operate from Bowen Island?
Ferries from Bowen Island are run by BC Ferries. Open an operator page for its fleet, routes and contact details.
How many ferry routes serve Bowen Island?
Bowen Island is served by 2 ferry routes connecting 1 port. Timetables can change seasonally, so confirm with the operator before travelling.
Where is Bowen Island ferry port located?
Bowen Island is in British Columbia, Canada (around 49.381, -123.337). See the map on this page for its exact location.
How do I get to Bowen Island ferry terminal?
Bowen Island serves short local crossings — arriving 10–15 minutes before departure is usually enough for foot passengers. Confirm the exact boarding point with your operator.
What are the most popular ferries from Bowen Island?
Popular crossings from Bowen Island include Horseshoe Bay. Browse the full list below for crossing times and live timetables.
Do ferries from Bowen Island carry cars?
Vehicle capacity varies by route and vessel, and short local crossings are often passenger-only. Check the individual route page and confirm with the operator before travelling with a car.
When should I book a ferry from Bowen Island?
For peak season and any sailing with a vehicle, book as early as possible. Off-peak foot-passenger fares are usually more flexible. Always confirm the latest timetable before travelling.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated Aug 9, 2026.
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