Digital Exhibition
Lives That Shaped Bowen Island
THE STORY OF THE JAPANESE CANADIAN COMMUNITY THAT HELPED SHAPE BOWEN ISLAND.
From the industrial coast to close-knit island communities, Japanese Canadians built lives, raised families, and contributed to the places we share today.
This exhibition explores their journey - from opportunity and achievement to forced removal, and the enduring legacy that continues.
A Journey Through Time
1.
Why They Came
Life in Japan, the decision to leave, and the journey to Canada.
2.
The Industrial Coast
Working in logging, mining, fishing and other industries along the Howe Sound.
3.
Life, Work & Community on Bowen Island
Building homes, businesses and community life on the island.
4.
1942 - Dispossession
The forced removal and its profound impact on families and communities.
5.
Legacy
Remembering the past, seeking redress, and creating hope for the future.
Featured Stories
Koga
The Terminal Steamships Resort and a legacy of hospitality.
Kagetsu
Logging at Seymour Bay and a fight for justice.
Yamada
A family's life on King Edward Bay and beyond.
Jerry Ito
A company town and a close-knit Japanese Canadian community.
Research & References
Explore photographs, documents and objects from the past.
