Just off the coast of Vancouver is a place where everything’s...well...a little different. When you take the 20-minute ferry ride over, it feels as though you’ve crossed over to another world, a special place where life is a little simpler, a little less stressful.

The sights, the smells, the sounds, the people - all fill you with a calmness and an awareness; making you feel a little different. There’s no hustle, no bustle, and certainly no rat race. The sense of community is so strong you can almost feel the hugs. In a modern world where everything’s always moving faster and faster, it feels really, really good to hit pause. To reflect. To exhale. To take stock. To stop and smell the ocean. To connect with what really matters.

Bowen Islanders can be fiercely proud of their island, and more than a little protective. Sometimes they’re tempted to keep it to themselves. But if you’re looking for a way to redefine play, work or life, this might be your place, too. You’ll leave your ordinary self at the dock along with all your mainland baggage. Bowen just might change you… for the better.