French Creek Regional District of Nanaimo, British Columbia

Community - An unincorporated populated place, generally with a population of 50 or more, and having a recognized central area that might contain a post office, store and/or community hall, etc, intended for the use of the general public in the region. E side Vancouver Island, between Qualicum Beach and Parksville, Nanoose Land District

Mapped Location

French Creek: The mapped location is an approximation and should not be used for navigation or wayfinding.

 

Information

General information on French Creek

  • Feature Type: Place

 

Official, historical, colloquial and alternative toponyms for French Creek

A brief list of names that this geographic feature has been named

Name Description
French Creek Official

 

Origin Notes and History of French Creek

References to French Creek that document the origin of its place name

French Creek (Landing) adopted 11 September 1979 on 92F/8; changed to Community 15 February 1983 on 92F/8.

B.C. Geographical Names in Province of British Columbia
BC place name cards, or correspondence to/from BC's Chief Geographer or BC Geographical Names Office  |  Province of British Columbia

Long-established locality. Population: 28 (1951 Census)

B.C. Geographical Names in Province of British Columbia
BC place name cards, or correspondence to/from BC's Chief Geographer or BC Geographical Names Office  |  Province of British Columbia

 

Regional District of Nanaimo

Political Boundaries

Last updated: 2023-09-27