Imagine being part of an ecologically rich and diverse 618-acre coastal haven tucked into a UNESCO biosphere? One that slopes upward from the coastlines to reach a verdant forest above? One where enjoying the changing seasons and breathtaking beauty of nature is part of each and every day? One where the only sounds you hear are birdcalls, whale whistles, sea lion barks, and ocean waves?
While living in nature is in itself nourishing to the spirit, this is also a community of meaningful and supportive connections. Here, neighbours visit each other often, the kids regularly have playdates, and the dogs run wild to visit each other too. You can even expect your neighbour to bring you soup and help you get groceries when you’re not feeling well. When you go to the coffee shop, you’ll usually run into most of your dearest friends. This is an island community.
It doesn’t have to be a dream. Nestled on the sunny southwesterly tip of Bowen Island, The Cape on Bowen consists of 32 private 10-acre serviced estate lots and 272 acres of parkland. With only two lots still available, this is the time to act.
“The Cape on Bowen is an inspiring, magical place, and we honour our place within the UNESCO Biosphere Region of Howe Sound,” says Candy Ho, Chief Executive Officer, The Cape on Bowen Community Development Ltd.
Wake up each morning to walk amongst Arbutus and seaside juniper trees; while breathing in the sweet scent of the wildflower meadows. Or, grab your morning coffee and watch deer move through the woods and spot bald eagles. Fall asleep to the soothing sound of the elements, feeling in awe of the billions of brightly twinkling stars above.
Along the waterfront, The Cape on Bowen follows 3.7 kilometres of beaches, coastal bluffs, with spectacular vistas of the Gulf Islands up to Vancouver Island.
Within the community are 4 kilometers of inland walking/hiking forest trails crisscrossing Huszar Creek and connecting to the cross-island greenway through an ecological wonder called Fairy Fen. There is also a one-kilometer oceanfront sunset trail that connects iconic landmarks: Cape Roger Curtis Lighthouse, Roger Curtis Beach, and romantic Collingwood Point. In between, there is a spectacular cantilevered walkway overhanging a coastal bluff.
Ho is thrilled that 272 acres of The Cape on Bowen is now a protected yet publicly accessible park, including nearly 2 kilometers of southern coastline – a positive legacy in perpetuity. The Cape on Bowen is not just a place to call home; it’s a living, breathing testament to the inspiring beauty and resilience of nature.
Just offshore from West Vancouver, Bowen Island is a short 20-minute ferry from Horseshoe Bay, and runs every hour. By Spring of 2027, it is expected that Bowen could be serviced with a 40-minute, 150-seat passenger ferry connecting directly to downtown.
For interested young families on Bowen Island, there is a daycare, a Montessori preschool, a public elementary school, as well as an independent middle school with an International Baccalaureate program.
Both remaining 10-acre freehold properties are fully serviced. Each has its own individual water well, private driveway, as well as underground hydro and telecommunications, including fibre optics. The properties are under rural residential zoning, legally allowing for one primary residence, one secondary residence, plus 20 secondary structures, of which five can be guest cottages. However, Ho encourages residents to be as light as possible on the land.
“Besides dwellings, home occupations, agriculture, horticulture, stables, and kennels are also permitted,” says Ho. “These estates represent an opportunity for tranquil, grounded, organic living.”
Priced at $1,150,000 and the other for $1,450,000, these two properties represent the final opportunity to buy forested acreage at the Cape on Bowen, and a warm, tight-knit island community. For more information, email [email protected] or call Candy at 604-614-6189.
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