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Port of Bowen Island

CABNI🇨🇦Canada

Port Location

About Port of Bowen Island

This marina serves Bowen Island, located in Howe Sound, British Columbia. It facilitates ferry and water taxi services connecting the island to the mainland.

Background
Bowen Island, British Columbia, is an island municipality that is part of Metro Vancouver, and within the jurisdiction of the Islands Trust. Located in Howe Sound, it is approximately 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) wide by 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) long, and at its closest point is about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) west of the mainland. There is regular ferry service from Horseshoe Bay provided by BC Ferries, and semi-regular water taxi services. The population of 4,256 is supplemented in the summer by about 1,500 visitors. It has a land area of 50.12 km2 (19.35 sq mi).

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
2m

Operations & Services

History

Established
1999

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CABNI
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-8
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
CA-BC
Area
West Coast Canada
Latitude
49.3667°
Longitude
-123.3333°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
7628188 →
Wikidata
Q895413 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.bowenislandmunicipality.ca →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Bowen Island?+
The approach to Bowen Island is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Point Atkinson Lighthouse at 3.5 NM to the SE. Other aids include Spanish Bank No. 2 (6.1 NM SE), Spanish Bank (6.4 NM SE), First Narrows (7.8 NM ESE), Prospect Point (8.1 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Bowen Island on?+
The Port of Bowen Island is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in CA. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Bowen Island?+
You can track vessels near Bowen Island (CABNI) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for CABNI on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Bowen Island?+
The Port of Bowen Island operates in the UTC-8 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.