Fishing boat water reflections at French Creek harbour on Vancouver Island BC Canada. SCO 11,301.
A private ferry service operates between French Creek and False Bay on Lasqueti Island. The ferry offers a foot passenger service only, and departs from the French Creek Government Wharf just off Highway 19. The ferry completes the round trip several times per day, except for Tuesday. There is no service on Wednesday during the off-season. For information on BC Ferry schedules please contact the Parksville Visitor Centre. The staff at the French Creek Marina and Store may also be able to assist with ferry information. Fishing: The annual fall salmon run at the mouth of French Creek as it enters the Strait of Georgia 3 miles (5 km) north of Parksville attracts anglers to the French Creek Marina and the public boat launch adjacent to the federal dock and Lasqueti Island ferry. Kids enthusiastically cast their lines off the dock, hoping for their own vacation story to tell. Teeming with halibut, cod and salmon, the Strait of Georgia is a haven for salt water anglers, while trout fishing is popular at several nearby lakes and rivers. Fishing charters are available in the area. Paddling: The federal dock at French Creek on Hwy 19 north of Parksville is sheltered by a sturdy breakwater, a hint that conditions do get breezy here on occasion, most notably in winter months when winds blow from the southeast. When conditions are favourable, this is a good place to launch your canoe or kayak. Boat Launch: A boat launch is provided at French Creek Marina. Hamilton Marsh provides natural habitat for such marsh birds and is particularly active in spring and fall with migrations of ducks and geese. Woodland trails from the small parking lot lead you to and around the marsh, with a viewing platform for closer observation of marsh inhabitants. Hamilton Marsh is located approximately 25 minutes drive southwest of French Creek, on South Hilliers Road, just off the Alberni Highway 4.
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Location: French Creek Fishing Port, Vancouver Island. British Columbia. Canada.
Photo credit: © David Gowans / Alamy / Afripics
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