An immersive day trip exploring the rich history of the blind community on Bowen Island.
The Bowen Island Museum and Archives presents Beyond Braille—a multi-sensory exhibition created in partnership with Camp Bowen and members of the blind and low vision community on Bowen Island. This one-of-a-kind experience includes a described tour and community gathering, with food and refreshments served between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. The exhibition explores the rich and unique history of the blind community on Bowen Island.
Travel will be coordinated depending on interest. A central group may travel together with buddy support to Horseshoe Bay and by ferry to the island, or patrons can arrange their own transportation to the ferry terminal for a scheduled meet-up.
This event is offered free of charge. Sighted guides are available.
Sign up with the registration button below or email amy@vocaleye.ca or call 604-763-2695.
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Bowen Island Museum & Archives
In 1967, a small group of passionate individuals decided they wanted to do something of lasting value for the Bowen Island community. What better than to foster interest in the history of the island? Each one was given a district from which to gather facts and dates about the early years. The successful response of their efforts laid the groundwork for the writing of Bowen Island 1872-1972 with Irene Howard, and a goal of one day establishing a Bowen Island Museum and Archives.
Since then, their dream has come to fruition and the Bowen Island Museum & Archives has been continuously collecting material about the history of the “Happy Isle”. The Museum & Archives consists of two buildings in a park-like setting containing museum displays and an extensive museum and archival collection which exhibit the unique history of Bowen Island.
To learn more about Bowen Island Museum and Archives, visit www.bowenislandmuseum.ca
Camp Bowen
For more than half a century, Camp Bowen has been a second home to its campers and a cornerstone of Canada’s Blind, DeafBlind, and Low Vision Community. For many Canadians who are blind, DeafBlind, or low vision, Camp Bowen is the one place where they can truly be themselves. Whether it is swimming independently for the first time or just meeting likeminded people, Camp Bowen is a sanctuary, where blindness and DeafBlindness are not barriers, life-long friendships are made, and campers are encouraged to reach their full potentials.
For more information about Camp Bowen, visit: www.campbowen.ca
