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Passenger transportation to and from Vancouver has now become much easier and faster. On November 1st we used the "Bowen Express", operated by Granville Island Water Taxi, for a day trip to the city. It took less than half an hour to get to Granville Island from Snug Cove, and, after taking our time having dinner we boarded the 10 pm boat back to Bowen, arriving at our house at 10:45. The service runs hourly with the exception of a longer break around dinner time. Reservation is strongly recommended.

 

 

 

 

 Approaching the city with the skyline mirror image on the window.

 

The website is now updated all the way to Acquia's version of Drupal 6. Everything should be in place and working, please leave a comment or contact us if you notice something that doesn't work.

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Next up we'll be installing a slightly more modern look and feel.

Recent ferry fare increases have prompted us to offer assistance with ferry fares to visitors who pre-book and pre-pay their accommodation. Upon receipt of payment (postmarked at least ten days prior to your stay), we will mail out a BC Ferries "Experience Card" that is loaded with sufficient funds for the visitor's trip to Bowen Island, whether by car, or as a foot passenger, which provides a reduced rate for ferry travel.

Finally, holidays have arrived for me with time for my own pursuits, for attempting to tame the garden, and most of all, enjoy ocean swimming. Pebbly Beach is deserted by 5:30 in the afternoon, which is when the tide is best for a swim.

 

 

 

Blackberries promising a good harvest 

 

 

 Deer finding good stuff to eat.

 

 

The 6:30 ferry pulling into Horseshoe Bay with Bowen (Finisterre), Gambier and Anvil Island (l to r) and the Langdale ferry in the background.

That is what it felt like this month when we finally experienced some warmer weather, with flowers blooming and the birds singing. The hummingbirds finally discovered our feeders and the frog has returned. On the long weekend I went for my first swim of the season and have been going to the beach regularly, sunshine or not.