Your next step may be to consider renting an apartment to meet your immediate needs. Be aware though that you can end up paying just as much for an apartment as you would for a home, depending on the area of Bowen Island you are most interested in, and any property features you may require.
While British Columbia continues to command some of the highest housing prices in Canada, it still has a lot going for it that makes it a location of choice for many year-round and seasonal residents. Bowen Island is just one part of the province that provides a high quality of living for its residents.

British Columbia enjoys a strong economy often unmatched by other Canadian provinces. These benefits help to balance the higher cost of purchasing a home or property, and new housing construction projects in Bowen Island often involve the design of multi-level, three or four bedroom homes.