Dolphin Beach 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. NE of Nanoose Bay, N of Nanaimo, Nanoose Land District
Mapped Location
Dolphin Beach: The mapped location is an approximation and should not be used for navigation or wayfinding.
Information
General information on Dolphin Beach
- Feature Type: Place
Official, historical, colloquial and alternative toponyms for Dolphin Beach
A brief list of names that this geographic feature has been named
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Dolphin Beach | Official |
Origin Notes and History of Dolphin Beach
References to Dolphin Beach that document the origin of its place name
"Dolphin Beach Settlement" adopted 10 June 1969 on Ottawa file OPS 56, the name brought to their attention on a developer's pamphlet entitled "Dolphin Beach Estates" (file H.2.45). Form of name subsequently adjusted to Dolphin Beach (community)
Regional District of Nanaimo
- Boat Harbour
- Bowser
- Cassidy
- Cedar
- Chase River
- Cinnabar Valley
- Coombs
- Dashwood
- Deep Bay
- Departure Bay
- Dolphin Beach
- Dunsmuir
- East Wellington
- Errington
- Extension
- French Creek
- Gabriola
- Harmac
- Hilliers
- District of Lantzville
- City of Nanaimo
- Nanoose Bay
- Newcastle
- Northfield
- City of Parksville
- Qualicum Bay
- Town of Qualicum Beach
- South Wellington
- Wellington
- Whisky Creek
Political Boundaries
Last updated: 2023-09-27