The Busy fishing port of French Creek near Parksville on Vancouver Island undergoing replacement of old harbour piles.
The bustling marine community of French Creek is situated on Highway 19A, which runs along the east coast of Vancouver Island beside the open water of the Strait of Georgia. French Creek’s working harbour is home to a large commercial fishing fleet and many charter operations that can take visitors fishing, sightseeing, and diving. French Creek Marina offers sheltered moorage and yachting amenities for sailboats and pleasure craft. The dock and Coast Guard station are the hub of an industrious marine community that makes a perfect vacation base, with a specialty seafood store, marine outfitter, general store and pub. Location: French Creek is located between Parksville and Qualicum Beach on Highway 19A.
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Location: French Creek fishing port on Vancouver Island. BC. Canada
Photo credit: © David Gowans / Alamy / Afripics
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