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French Creek

British Columbia, Canada · North America

About French Creek

French Creek is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Parksville, 23km from Cathedral Grove.

French Creek is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 1,024, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, French Creek sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Vancouver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add French Creek to your route.

About French Creek

Ballenas Secondary School, or École Secondaire Ballenas is a public secondary school in Parksville, British Columbia. The school's Whalebone Theatre attracts audiences from around the Oceanside area, and is part of School District 69 Qualicum. Ballenas offers French Immersion as well as individual French and Spanish

Read more language courses for students. Other programs at Ballenas Secondary include: Music: Students from Grade 8-12 can participate in a number of ensembles such as guitar, choir, and concert band. Fundraising is optional but is quite active within its members. Sports teams such as the Ballenas Whalers football, soccer, basketball, and. Art Science Research Methods 12 is a project-based course that combines science, math, computer science and an independent research project. It is situated in the tourist attractive city of Parksville, British Columbia, Canada. Kwalikum Secondary and Ballenas Secondary are the two public high schools a part of School District 69. Kwalikum Secondary is located in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia.

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Where is French Creek located?

French Creek is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 49.3412 latitude, -124.3554 longitude.

What is the population of French Creek?

French Creek has a population of approximately 1,024 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
1,024
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
British Columbia
Timezone
America/Vancouver
Coordinates
49.3412, -124.3554

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Canada

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.

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Worth the detour from French Creek

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Cathedral Grove

An ancient Douglas fir forest on Vancouver Island with trees up to 800 years old and nine feet in diameter, a living cathedral of old growth.

23 km · about 25 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near French Creek.

Parksville

🇨🇦 Canada

4 km awayPop. 12,000

Qualicum Beach

🇨🇦 Canada

6 km awayPop. 9,303

Coombs

🇨🇦 Canada

7 km awayPop. 1,612

Nanoose Bay

🇨🇦 Canada

14 km awayPop. 6,540

Fairwinds

🇨🇦 Canada

18 km awayPop. 1,147

Lantzville

🇨🇦 Canada

23 km awayPop. 3,817

Wellington

🇨🇦 Canada

27 km awayPop. 3,935

East Wellington

🇨🇦 Canada

31 km awayPop. 1,444

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