Heritage Commission
- Past Committees
- Blue Water Park Water System Local Advisory Committee
- Bowen Bay Water System Local Advisory Committee
- Community Centre Select Steering Committee
- Community Grants Advisory Committee
- Cove Bay Water System Local Advisory Committee
- Eagle Cliff Water System Local Advisory Committee
- Finance Advisory Committee
- Hood Point Water System Local Advisory Committee
- Housing Advisory Committee
- King Edward Bay Water System Local Advisory Committee
- Parks, Trails and Greenways Advisory Committee
- Communications Team
- Emergency Management Plan Review Task Force
- Fire Hall Facilities Steering Committee
- Human Resources Committee
- Infrastructure Advisory Committee
- Internet Connectivity Working Group
- Mayor’s Standing Committee on Community Lands
- On-Island Composting Working Group
- Recreation & Community Services Commission
- Snug Cove Sewer System Local Advisory Committee
- Tunstall Bay Water System Local Advisory Committee
- Transportation Advisory Committee
The Heritage Commission was dissolved in 2025. The information on this page is for historical reference.
Purpose of the Commission:
The purpose of the Heritage Commission is to provide advice to Council on heritage conservation and promotion matters and to undertake and provide support for such activities that benefit and provide for the advancement of heritage within Bowen Island Municipality.
Member Commitment:
The commission meets approximately three times a year in the evening, usually on Thursdays. Members are expected to prepare for meeting discussion by reading the agenda package material in advance.
Commission Members:
- Peter Vaisbord, Chair, Bowen Island Heritage Preservation Association (alumnus)
- Melissa Harrison, Vice Chair, Bowen Island Heritage Preservation Association (alumnus)
- Cathy Bayly (Bowen Island Museum and Archives)
- Andrew Todd, Bowen Island Museum and Archives (alumnus)
- Helen Wallwork, Bowen Island Heritage Preservation Association
- Allene Drake (Member at Large)
- Owen Raybould (Member at Large)
- Councillor Alex Jurgenson
- Drew Bakken, Island Community Planner (Staff Liaison)
Governing Documents:
Reference Documents:
- Bowen Island Community Heritage Register
- BIM Heritage Strategic Plan
- BIM Webpage: Heritage on Bowen
- City of North Vancouver, Heritage Pages with Link to 2013 Heritage Register
- District of West Vancouver, Heritage Register
2019 Strategic Planning Workshop (August 29, 2019)
- Workshop Agenda
- Staff Presentation
- Work Plan Phase 1 Booklet
- Donald Luxton, Heritage Consultant Presentation