The Bowen Island Community Centre is a central hub for islanders, bringing a variety of services and activities into one convenient location. The Community Centre is now home to:
The Bowen Island Community Centre is home to a variety of comfortable, adaptable, and accessible spaces that accommodate a diverse range of community needs.
With a blend of community areas and private rentable rooms, this dynamic facility provides a space for connection, creativity, and collaboration.
The Bowen Theatre is a versatile theatre space is designed for both professional performances and community events.
Featuring retractable seating, full professional lighting, and an advanced sound system, the Bowen Theatre can transform from an auditorium to an open, multipurpose room. Whether you’re hosting a a full-scale production, a dance performance, a workshop, or a wedding, this adaptable space can meet a variety of needs.
This space is available to rent and will also host a variety of public events and performances from both local talent and off-island groups.
The Community Living Room is a comfortable, communal space in the heart of the facility.
This informal community meeting place is casually furnished, well lit, and offers direct access to the Courtyard. It’s the perfect spot to do homework, catch up with a friend, enjoy a casual meet-up, or simply unwind.
This space is not rentable and is open for all to use on a first-come first-serve basis.
The Courtyard is situated at the back of the Community Centre, with views of the bluff and the North Shore Mountains. Accessible from the Living Room, Flex Room, and Fitness Studio, this serene outdoor space is a natural extension of the facility.
This space is shared and non-rentable, open for everyone to enjoy. In the warmer months, the Courtyard will host outdoor fitness classes and summer camp activities.
The Flex Room is a multi-use space, ideal for social gatherings, events, classes, birthday parties, activity groups, and casual meetings.
Designed for flexibility, this dynamic room can be configured to suit a variety of needs. It features large windows for natural light, a convenient sink, and direct access to the Courtyard, seamlessly blending indoors and outdoors.
The Fitness Centre is a brand-new gym designed to meet the needs of the community.
Equipped with brand-new machines, noise-reducing rubber flooring, and ample space for a wide range of exercises, it offers a welcoming environment for all fitness levels. Open to anyone aged 12 and older, this modern facility is perfect for individual workouts, strength training, and staying active.
Visit the Fitness Centre page to explore detailed information about our equipment, orientation sessions, fees, operating hours, membership options, and more.
The Fitness Studio is a spacious, bright, and well-ventilated area designed for small group workout sessions and fitness classes.
Featuring sprung floors, full-length mirrors, ballet bars, versatile equipment, a sound system, and direct access to the Courtyard, this space adapts to any workout style. Whether you’re looking for an energizing high-intensity class or a serene yoga session, the studio provides the perfect setting.
When not in use for classes, the Fitness Studio is open to Fitness Centre users for stretching and non-equipment-based exercises, offering a flexible space to complement your workout routine.
The Community Meeting Room is ideal for small meetings, interviews, and drop-in sessions.
Equipped with tables, chairs, a projector, speakers, and Zoom conferencing capabilities, it’s designed to support both in-person and virtual gatherings with ease.
This space is available to rent during evenings and on weekends, outside of Municipal office hours (Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm).
The Community Centre offers 35 parking spaces, including two designated accessible spots and two equipped with Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations for your convenience.
