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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 · estimate
90
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
95
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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