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Bowen Island
City in British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Bowen Island is a small, forested haven just a short ferry ride from Vancouver, offering a blend of village charm, artistic culture, and stunning Pacific Northwest scenery. Its friendly community and wealth of outdoor activities make it perfect for both relaxation and adventure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
British Columbia
Population
4,256
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
49.38°, -123.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,570
Local Cost
$1,970
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
6.9°C
Summer Avg
15.4°C
Winter Avg
-0.7°C
Record High
33.8°C
Record Low
-21.0°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
2172 mm
Internet Speed
208 Mbps
Upload
73 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
2
Parks
3
Transport
75
Walk Score
75
Footways
149.0
Airport
CXH
Distance
19 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 12 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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