French Creek Community Information
French Creek is situated between Parksville and Qualicum Beach along the east coast of Vancouver Island. French Creek real estate can offer single family homes and condominiums that back onto the beautiful and somewhat challenging Morningstar Golf Course.
Spectacular views of Mt. Arrowsmith.Climate
The French Creek area has cool wet winters with 80 to 85% of the precipitation falling between October and April. The average annual precipitation is only about 38 inches. Mean daily temperature range from 1 to 3°C (34 to 37°F) in January with cloud and rain from north Pacific air masses dominating the winter weather. This coastal region enjoys a significant climatic benefit from being in close proximirty to nearby Vancouver Island Mountains. As the strongest winds come in from the southwest, this region lies in the rainshadow of nearby Mt Arrowsmith and Mt Moriarty. Clouds heading in off the Pacific drop their moisture over Tofino, Ucluelet and Pt Alberni (ie. about 250 inches) , thereby giving this local microclimate a significantly drier result than both Nanaimo (ie. about 50 inches) to the south and Courtenay/Comox (ie. about 55 inches) to the north. In a normal winter, the strongest winds and perhaps some snow may come in December. Usually by the end of January the crocuses and snowdrops are blooming with Spring heralded in the later parts of February with daffodils.
The area is amenable for almost year-round gardening and golf. Environment Canada rates southeastern Vancouver Island as having the most favourable climate in all of Canada, on the basis of mild winters, abundant sunshine, little fog, light winds and low humidity. Truly a golfer, gardener or sailor's paradise!
Looking across from the Marina to the Admiral Tryon area of French Creek.
Morningstar Golf Club.
French Creek’s Morningstar Golf Club.
Early autumn at the Morningstar Golf Course.Fresh seafood can be bought year-round either right off the fisherman’s boat or market store at the French Creek Marina. The Marina is home to a large commercial fishing fleet. Several charter companies offer fishing, sightseeing, and diving excursions.
French Creek Marina.
Fresh seafood can be bought here year-round.
A working harbour.
Prawn traps.
A decorative bowhead on the WHISTLER’s Daughter.
Gillnetter.
The Fish Market is in the far right - open year-round.Browse My Real Estate Listings
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