The Bowen Island Chamber of Commerce closed its doors over a year ago. This past spring, the Bowen Island Economic Development Committee identified TOURISM as the number one economic generator for the island.
Over the past 10 months, Tourism Bowen Island has been established and an application for non-profit society status is pending. They have a dedicated Board of Directors who are committed to ensuring Bowen continues to be recognized as an attractive tourist destination.
Tourism Bowen Island is working with First Credit Union on the building of the Dick VanAelst Memorial Welcome Centre gazebo that is being built on the pier beside the ferry ramp, which will have a variety of maps and island information for the visitor and islanders alike. They are partnering with the Bowen Island Arts Council to assist with the operation of the Visitor Centre in Snug Cove, and plan to establish a group of Bowen Ambassadors to ride the morning ferries during the summer months, to welcome visitors even before they land on our shores.
Tourism Bowen Island is engaged in achieving financial goals that help ensure a vibrant tourism sector. Therefore they are establishing a Charter Membership Program and are asking for Bowen Island's support and participation.
Read about the benefits of membership and join online at tourismbowenisland.com, or contact Murray Atherton, Chair, 604-312-1102, [email protected].
