Bowen Island is an island municipality in Howe Sound, British Columbia. It's a short ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay, and is about 6 km wide by 12 km long.

The Bowen Island Conservancy is committed to protecting and preserving the natural wonders of the island—from endangered coastal bluffs to inland lakes to wetlands and fens. Through our work and advocacy, we offer a hopeful future for our children and the amazing diversity of plant, animal, and insect species with whom we share this extraordinary place.

Our work

Our work involves:

1. Acquisition of ecologically-valuable land;
2. Public education;
3. Arranging conservation covenants.

Projects and Initiatives

Some of the projects in which the Conservancy is involved include:

• Fairy Fen Nature Reserve: one of the most undisturbed, biologically diverse, and ecologically rare fens in southern British Columbia;
• Quarry Park Stone Circle moss garden: this project highlights a unique feature of Quarry Park and is a lovely and surprising place;
• Headwaters Park: includes a boardwalk over a rare wetland habitat.
• The Cape Roger Curtis lands: a “one-of-kind” place in the Lower Mainland, with a long, wild shoreline.

How you can help

There are many ways for you to help us protect and preserve beautiful Bowen Island:

• Become a member;
• Donate funds;
• Donate land (in trust, or by conservation covenant);
• Volunteer your time;
• Attend one of our events;
• Ask us a question.

Get answers to your conservation questions

If you have a question about Bowen's forest, fen, or marine creatures or habitat we can help you find the answers.