Snug Cove is snug by name
and nature with a slim, finger-like The Union Steamship
peninsula protecting its waters from Company Marina –
local inflow and outflow winds. More www.marina@ussc.ca
of a mini-inlet than a cove, its southern VHF 66A 604-947-0707
shoreline is steep and heavily wooded, There is no fuel dock
while the northern shore encompasses on Bowen – the nearest fuel
a terminal for the frequent island ferry, available is at Fishermans
a renovated public wharf, two marinas Wharf and Horseshoe Bay
and a float plane dock. in West Vancouver.
After a boisterous sail with salt
spray seeping into the crevices, a good Coastal Link Ferries
hot shower is top of our list as we head 70 passenger ferry offers a
for The Union Steamship Marina and safe and reliable commuter
its new, state-of-the-art shower house. service between Bowen
The marina offers extensive, year- Island and Downtown
round transient moorage for boats from Vancouver 778-231-7872 or
20 to 200 feet, with power, water and visit:
Broadband Express wireless internet www.coastallinkferries.com
available on the docks. In 2009 the
marina owners added the new Club Bowen Island Express
House – a distinctive, triangular floating 7 days a week from Bowen
structure that mirrors the surrounding Island to Granville Island,
island’s heritage character. They also reservations recommended,
incorporated good design with a sense 1-888-568-7247 or visit
of fun which makes this two-story www.giwt.ca/Bowen_Island_Express.html
facility a pleasure to use. Bowen Island Golf Club boasts a stunning view across Howe Sound,
The upper deck houses the visitor call to book a ’tee time’ in advance, 604-947-4653. Transportation can be
lounge, washroom, shower and arranged by the Union Steamship Marina.
laundry facilities, with many of the
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