Regional bus route between Qualicum Beach and Deep Bay, serving Bowser and connecting to Comox Valley Route 10 at Deep Bay.
Route 99 serves stops in Deep Bay, Bowser and Qualicum Bay, with trips continuing to Qualicum Beach and connecting with Comox Valley Route 10 at Crome Point in Deep Bay (separate fares apply). Current posted schedule has two trips each way per day: weekday departures from Bowser toward Qualicum Beach at about 10:23 a.m. and 6:10 p.m., and toward Deep Bay at about 9:45 a.m. and 5:28 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday times vary slightly. Check BC Transit schedules and alerts before travel.
Public bus service from the Buckley Bay stop to Fanny Bay, Deep Bay and Courtenay.
Route 10, Fanny Bay / Deep Bay / Downtown Courtenay, stops at Island Highway at Buckley Bay. The published route timetable has different trips on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays and connects the stop with local destinations including Union Bay, Royston, Driftwood Mall and downtown Courtenay. Times can change; check the current timetable and Comox Valley Transit alerts before travelling. BC Transit identifies Route 10 as a connection to the Buckley Bay ferry terminal for Denman and Hornby Islands.
Service Areas: Buckley Bay, Courtenay, Deep Bay, Fanny Bay, Royston, Union Bay
Location: Island Highway at Buckley Bay, Buckley Bay, BC
The Deep Bay Volunteer Fire Department operates one fire hall and responds to emergencies in Bowser, Deep Bay, and the Horne Lake area in RDN Electoral Area H. Call 911 for emergencies. Published non-emergency contact: 250-757-2030.
The Deep Bay Volunteer Fire Department operates one fire hall and responds to emergencies in Bowser, Deep Bay, and the Horne Lake area in RDN Electoral Area H. Call 911 for emergencies. Published non-emergency contact: 250-757-2030.
Marine research, public exhibits and marine science education.
Vancouver Island University research station focused on sustainable shellfish aquaculture, kelp restoration and marine science. Summer drop-in admission is daily 10:00–16:00 from May 16 to August 30, 2026; closed Canada Day and BC Day. Admission: adults $13, ages 6–17 $7, VIU students $7, ages 5 and under free. Drop-in is closed September to mid-May. Group tours, K–12/youth programs and post-secondary course support are available year-round by booking. Free parking and accessible washrooms are listed. Physical address is 370 Crome Point Road, Bowser, BC V0R 1G0.
Service Areas: Deep Bay
Location: 370 Crome Point Road, Bowser, British Columbia
Oceanside emergency support for residents affected by a disaster, including short-term food, lodging, clothing, family reunification, information and referral.
RDN Emergency Support Services (ESS) provides short-term basic support to people displaced by emergencies. Help may include food, lodging, clothing, family reunification, information, emotional support, childcare, first aid and pet care. Eligibility depends on the event and need; ESS is not ongoing housing or income assistance. The RDN ESS FAQ gives current eligibility and deployment details. An RDN 2019 report places Oceanside ESS volunteers throughout the response area from Lighthouse/Bowser to Nanoose Bay. For emergencies call 911; RDN Emergency Services: 250-390-6565 or emergencyservices@rdn.bc.ca.
Service Areas: Bowser, Deep Bay, Nanoose Bay, Qualicum Bay
Recreation programs and activities for Bowser, Deep Bay, Qualicum Bay and nearby Lighthouse Country communities.
Lighthouse Recreation offers community programs, activities and seasonal camps at the Lighthouse Community Centre. Its current service-area description includes Qualicum Bay, Bowser, Deep Bay, Dunsmuir, Horne Lake, Spider Lake and Little Qualicum River Estates. A January 2026 notice sought leaders for spring and summer camps for children aged 7–12; contact the provider for current registration and program schedules.
Service Areas: Bowser, Deep Bay, Qualicum Bay
Location: 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay, British Columbia