An Island Get Away!
A Note from the Bride and the Groom:
We encourage all Vancouver-based and out-of-town guests book accommodation on Bowen Island well in advance for the wedding in order to fully enjoy the festivities of the weekend hassle-free. We've chosen a few vacation rentals for guest consideration below, have camping options on-site, and also encourage large groups to consider the Bowen Island Lodge.
Depending on COVID restrictions in June, we will have a Bowen Island shuttle pick guests up prior to the wedding ceremony, and return them to their vacation rentals when the band packs up later in the evening so that everyone can plan on getting a safe ride home.
As the wedding is on an island, ferry schedules can be fussy, however shuttles will meet ferries later in the evening for those choosing to return to the mainland (if you insist on missing Keenan's dance moves!), as well as a late night water taxi around 12:30am for the party animals who want to return to their own beds.
Keenan and Heather would love to welcome the more adventurous guests to reserve canvas bell tents through “Wild Havens” or to pitch their own tents and camp on-site in a secluded section of the Beaty family property. Limited bathroom facilities are available however, and it is a "leave no trace" style camp-out of course.
Looking forward to having you join us in June!
Where to stay:
The Bowen Island Lodge
380 Cardena Street, Bowen Island, BC. (877) 947-2129
Note: Requires 10 minimum rooms to make a booking, so please contact Heather and Keenan if you wish to stay there.
Beautifully located in Deep Bay, minutes away from the ferry terminal and surrounded by majestic mountains, the Bowen Island Lodge is a wonderful choice for accommodation. Only 30-minutes away from Vancouver BC, the Lodge features 22 rooms with shared bathroom facilities, a Junior Suite with an on-suite bathroom, Seaside Cottage and Cove Suite, each with on-suite bathrooms, kitchens and private patios. All rooms have complimentary WIFI. A seasonal glamping tent is also available. Shuttle service to wedding site available for guests. Please await details.
Camping
For the more adventurous guests, leave no trace tent camping will be available in a grassy clearing on the Beaty family property (536 Eves Road). Please don't expect to car camp on the property, however tent camping is available near the wedding site, and it will also be within walking distance of car parking. BYO camping equipment, and make yourselves at home. Portable washrooms will be available for campers. If you plan to camp, please send Heather and Keenan an email to reserve your spot. No smoking, no campfires, leave no trace please.
Check-In: Friday, June 25, 2021, Check-Out: Sunday, June 27, 2021
Hosts: Ross and Trisha Beaty (the parents of the bride, so be on your best behaviour! ;)
English Rose Cottage
English Rose Cottage is located in Bowen Island and has a garden and a terrace. There's a grill and guests can use free WiFi and free private parking.
All rooms at the guesthouse come with a seating area. Every room has an electric tea pot, while selected rooms also feature a kitchenette with a microwave, a fridge and a stovetop. At English Rose Cottage the rooms include a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.
Bowen Island Airbnbs
We recommend you book a vacation rental at a Bowen Island Airbnb from one of the selections we suggest below. Keep in mind the wedding site’s address when searching for vacation rentals (536 Eves Road, Bowen Island BC), but also consider booking close to Snug Cove to ensure walking distance to the island’s best cafes, grocery stores, liquor stores, and all other resources.
A shuttle will be available to pick guests up prior to the wedding ceremony on June 26, and will be available to take guests home later on in the evening. Please await details.
Wild Havens Bell Tent Rental
Wild Havens brings guests a unique glamping experience with their beautiful canvas bell tents. If you’re interested in booking a beautiful glamping tent for the wedding, email Heather and Keenan by April 1 in order for them to coordinate a group booking! Wild Havens will have your tent pitched and ready for you at the Beaty “Bell Tent Village” on Friday June 25! All you need to do is book, then show up! Restrooms will be available adjacent to the tent village for guest use.
Wild Havens canvas Boomer bell tents are comfy and cozy spaces which have been kitted out with love and affection. They offer the perfect retreat for you and your friends, an opportunity to sleep under the stars and to be at one with nature, without all the hard work. For more information, visit www.wildhavens.ca, but please don’t coordinate booking there, and instead email Heather and Keenan below to express interest. Bookings will be approximately $345 for two nights.
Check-In: Friday, June 25, 2021, Check-Out: Sunday, June 27, 2021. Hosts: Ross and Trisha Beaty (the parents of the bride, so be on your best behaviour!
Bowen Island Boutique Guest House
Sleeps 6. Custom built in 2010, the Bowen Island Boutique Beach House is a luxurious 3 bedroom, contemporary designer house set on 1.5 acres of waterfront property with panoramic views of the Salish Sea and Vancouver Island's snow-capped mountains. The Bowen Island Boutique Beach House is modernism at its best. Rental is a house of glass where outdoor splendor and indoor simplicity combine. It is ideal for those looking to connect with nature without forfeiting everyday comforts.