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How do I RSVP?How do I RSVP?
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Guests will receive an email Save the Date followed by a letter invite with a QR code to this site. Click the RSVP button at the top right of this site and enter your name to see your invite details. Please RSVP as soon as you know if you can join us!
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Can I bring a plus one?Can I bring a plus one?
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We are constrained by size at our venue so please understand we are limiting this gathering to those we know and love. If there is someone you'd really like to include, please reach out to us directly.
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Are children invited?Are children invited?
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Although we love your little ones, we ask that this be an adult only event. (We do have a couple children who will be travelling out of country to attend.)
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How do I get to Bowen?How do I get to Bowen?
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Short of owning a boat or private water plane, the most economical way to reach Bowen is taking the BC Ferry from Horseshoe Bay. You can see the full schedule here: https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/schedules/seasonal/HSB-BOW?departureDateCode=R8_20250515_20251013#ReturnSchedule
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Can I leave my car in Horseshoe Bay and walk on the ferry?Can I leave my car in Horseshoe Bay and walk on the ferry?
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You certainly can, in fact we encourage walk ons as there is a high chance you'll make it on the ferry there and back. IMPARK Lot #1621 6750 Keith Road, West Vancouver, BC. V&W2V1 Short Term Rates: $1.00 for 15 minutes, maximum 2 hours $4.00 for 1 hour $23.00 for each 24 hour period Long Term Rates: $12.50 for 6 hours $20.00 for each 24 hours $10.00 each additional 12 hour period after the first 24 hours *These spots can fill up fast, but you can check the status of the lot via the BC Ferries Website: https://www.bcferries.com/travel-boarding/terminal-directions-parking-food/vancouver-horseshoe-bay/HSB* **Drinking and Driving is never cool**
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What is the dress code?What is the dress code?
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Whatever you feel most fabulous in!
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Where can we stay on the island?Where can we stay on the island?
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Please refer to the 'Travel' section of this website
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Bowen has hosted many TV and Film Productions. To name a few:Bowen has hosted many TV and Film Productions. To name a few:
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The Trap (1966) The Food of the Gods (1976) Clan of the Cave Bear (1986) People Across the Lake (1988) American Gothic (1988) Cousins (1989) Look Who's Talking (1989) Bird on a Wire (1990) The Russia House (1990) Another Stakeout (1993) Intersection (1994) Hideaway (1995) All the Winters That Have Been (1997) Disturbing Behavior (1998) Double Jeopardy (1999) Antitrust (2001) Rugged Rich and the Ona Ona (2004) The Fog (2005) Paper Moon Affair (2005) The Hitchhiker (2006) The Wicker Man (2006) Are We Still the Ugly American? (2008) River (2008) The Uninvited (2009) Harper's Island (2009) Virgin River (2019)
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What is Bowen Island's cheaky slogan?What is Bowen Island's cheaky slogan?
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"Tell your friends it's awful here" as a very Island way of asking visitors to embrace the uniqueness that is Bowen, and maybe keep it to yourself so word doesn't get out.
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Where to park for the reception?Where to park for the reception?
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If you plan on driving, many areas of snug cove are restricted to 2 hour parking. There are a few hours that longer parking is permitted. See here fore more details: https://bowenislandmunicipality.ca/services/parking/