Bowyer Island

Bowyer Island is a small private island in Howe Sound. It comprises Kildare Estates, Bowyer Island Estates, and B and A Estates. It is located east of Bowen Island and Horseshoe Bay. BC Liberal politician, formerly Attorney-General of British Columbia, Geoff Plant is a seasonal resident.[1]

Bowyer Island, to the right, in Howe Sound

Bowyer Island was named by Capt. George Henry Richards of HMS Plumper between 1857–1861, after Rear-Admiral George Bowyer, (1740–1800), commander of HMS Barfleur during the Glorious First of June[2] (all the names used in Howe Sound are in honour of the battle of the Glorious First of June).

References
  1. "A Sovereign shift you can take to the bank". Vancouver Sun. Archived from the original on 15 June 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
  2. BCGNIS entry "Bowyer Island" Archived August 26, 2011, at the Wayback Machine


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