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How to get fromGabriola Island to Bowen Islandby unknown, ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Gabriola Island to Bowen Island by unknown, ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Travel, ferry

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    1. Walk from Gabriola Island to Departure Bayunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bayferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry
    3h 2m

  2. Travel to Nanaimo, fly to Coal Harbour Spb, ferry

    1. Walk from Gabriola Island to Nanaimo (ZNA)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH)plane plane ZNA - CXH
    3. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry
    2h 41m

  3. Travel to Nanaimo, fly to Vancouver International Airport, line 257 bus, ferry

    1. Walk from Gabriola Island to Nanaimo (ZNA)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Nanaimo (ZNA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane ZNA - YVR
    3. Take the bus from Westbound W Georgia St @ Seymour St to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry
    3h 1m

  4. Travel to Nanaimo Airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport, line 257 bus, ferry

    1. Walk from Gabriola Island to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane YCD - YVR
    3. Take the bus from Westbound W Georgia St @ Seymour St to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Islandferry ferry
    3h 21m

Nanaimo (ZNA) to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Gabriola Island to Bowen Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 69.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Gabriola Island, BC, Canada and Bowen Island, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Gabriola Island to Bowen Island. However, you can travel to Departure Bay, take the ferry to Horseshoe Bay, then take the ferry to Bowen Island. Alternatively, you can travel to Nanaimo (ZNA) airport, fly to Coal Harbour Spb (CXH), walk to Westbound W Georgia St @ Burrard St, take the line 257 bus to Keith Rd @ Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal, walk to Horseshoe Bay, then take the ferry to Bowen Island.

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