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Fall / Winter 2018 
Newsletter
 

Summer Dates are Booking Up Fast!


Book now for Summer 2019, and ensure you get the dates and property you love.
And check out our newest property video of the Lazy Bowen Hideaway - click below to watch.

5 (Actually 8) Lazy Rainy Day To Do's


Summer is long gone, but good times on Bowen are still here!


Here in the Eaglecliff neighbourhood, home of the Lazy Bowen Hideaway and the Lazy B Waterfront Suite, our community has long ago put away our summertime dock into safe harbour. Summer is a distant memory, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy all Bowen Island has to offer in the cooler months.



With the end of the summer season comes the exciting Storm Season. The Hideaway and Suite are poised on the perfect viewing cliff  to watch the storms come straight at the property. Whether it's the rain tapping a tune on the roof or the wind-driven waves crashing on the beach below, the rhythmic harmony will lull you into another world of ahhhh-ness. (Same as: be lazy, do nothing, relaxation only, please).

What to do when it is pouring outside?

Lucky for you we have 8 Rainy Day ideas.

1) Light a fire. Our wood-burning fireplaces in the Lazy Bowen Hideaway, Eastman Waterfront Retreat, Evergreen Cottage,  and Weaver Waterfront Cottage and the wood stove in the Waterfront Suite and Eastman Waterfront Cottage make for an extra dose of cozy during your stay. It’s not needed to heat the rooms (we have modern conveniences such as baseboard heaters) but it sure adds that “away from it all - put your feet up” ambiance. We allow fires October through April and supply enough wood for your evening fire.

Read more ideas here.

Winter is Coming: An Island of Ice & Fire

Photo by Sébastien Launay
We have a variety of blog posts we recommend you read if you're planning on staying on Bowen Island this winter. Maximize your joy by preparing for snow and learning all about indoor fires. Click on the blog titles below to read more.


Tips for Enjoying Snowy Bowen Island

 


What Wood is Good? Building Safe Indoor Fires


 
Watch our new video to see the Weaver Waterfront Cottage in winter glory, complete with roaring fire and board games.


Why Firewood Doesn’t Grow on Trees


 

Holiday Events




December brings about cozy community fairs and events on our island. New this year is the Winter Market on December 8, a farmers' and crafts market. Find a range of items, from vegetables and flowers to jewelry, pottery, and crafts, to cards and baked goods.



Find the dates for upcoming winter events below, and a continually updated online list on our Events page here.

2018
December

  • Nov 21 - Dec 30 "It's a Wrap" Arts & crafts exhibit and sale at The Gallery @ Artisan Square
  • 1 Light Up Bowen 6pm starts at Village Square
  • 2 2017 The CSA's big, annual, Craft Fair in the BICS gym and Youth Craft Fair upstairs. (always on the first Sunday of December). 10-3pm gym/undercover area. 10-12:30 Youth Craft Fair and photos with Santa upstairs
  • 8 Winter Market 10am - 1pm at the school (farm and craft market)
  • 8 Knick Knack Nook Children's Shopping Day, ages 3-12, 12pm-2pm
  • 8 Community Choir concerts @ 2:30pm & 7:30pm, Cates Hill Chapel
  • 9 Adam Morton talks on his new book Should We Colonize Other Planets? 2pm at the Library
  • 15 Chanting with live musicians at The Well, 7pm
  • 15 Candy Cane Blitz dance w/ Black Molly, BICS Gym, 7:30-11:00 pm, tickets 30.00, fundraiser for community centre project.
  • 16 West Coast Symphony Winter Concert for the Community, @ BICS, 2pm
  • 21 Solstice Celebration, 7:30pm (doors at 7pm) Cove Commons, 20.00, fundraiser for community centre project. 
  • 23 Holiday Fair in Artisan Square, 11am-4pm
  • TBA Child's Christmas in Wales reading with Martin Clarke
  • TBA Mummers and Morris Dancers on the 4, 4:30pm, 5 and 5:30pm ferries, performing and fundraising for a local cause. (Happens near the solstice)


2019
January 

  • 1 Polar Bear Swim at Bowen Bay Beach. You dunk at 2:00pm!

Find More Holiday Treasures with Our Updated Shopping Page


We've updated our Shopping resource page to reflect the many and new businesses on Bowen Island this year. Find clothing, accessories, gifts, and more during your stay on Bowen Island, and use our handy new map to plot out your shopping course.

All the Info You Need—at Bowen Island Accommodations


Bowenislandaccommodations.net is your one-stop site for all information regarding Bowen Island and your next trip here. Check out these compilations of categorized island information:
  • Bowen Guide—Information pages on Transportation, Beaches, Dining Out, Groceries, Shopping, Arts, Health, and more!
    • Dining Out—meals on Bowen, from snacks to sit-down.
    • Events—concerts, classes, talks, wine tastings, markets, and more!
    • Activities—fun ideas for out-of-the-house adventures
    • Beaches—Bowen beaches for sunning, swimming, and exploring.
    • Groceries & Beverages—find the ingredients you need for a great stay.
    • Shopping—gifts, clothing, and more.
    • Arts—galleries representing Bowen's many artists.
    • Health & Wellness—take care of yourself!
    • Transportation—how to get here and around.
    • Itineraries—when you just want someone to tell you where to go and what to do!
    • Church—places to worship on Bowen Island.
  • Discover Pages—ideas for seasonal activities and pass-times
  • Blog—for interest articles written by us on all things Bowen
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