About French Creek

Bridge

Where is French Creek? French Creek is located on the east coast of Vancouver Island, halfway between the City of Parksville and the Town of Qualicum Beach.  Draining a watershed of approximately    68km2, French Creek is considered to be a senstive stream under the Fisheries Protection Act, and the watershed is a designated community watershed. [...]

About Us

creekside work

What do we do? We undertake or fund fish and wildlife habitat restoration projects. Damaged habitat can be restored.  Salmon are particularly resilient, and physical repairs to spawning beds and nursery areas in the Creek will significantly increase spawning and survival rates.  The work we have done and will continue to do includes planting trees [...]

Our Purpose

French Creek

Part of the pleasure and privilege of visiting or living in the French Creek area has been the opportunity to enjoy the woods, wetlands, birds, and wildlife associated withthe Creek.  Looking toward the future, the society aims to protect and restore the natural environment and ecological health of French Creek, including the estuary lands. Our [...]

Donate Today

We’ve made it easy to donate to our society online using paypal or your credit card. We will issue you a tax deductable receipt.  Read More

Of Interest

Coastal Community Credit Union Cheque

CCCU Award

The Friends of French Creek Conservation Society was most pleased to receive a cheque from the Coastal Community Credit Union for over $1300.00 Several of the branches put aside $1 per customer who changed from paper statements to electronic ones. They scouted around for a local hard working group and WE WON!! Yay!  Read More

hamilton marsh

Hamilton Marsh

Hamilton Marsh Earth Day Tour Sunday April 22, 10am – 3pm Hamilton Marsh is the largest wetland between Nanaimo, Port Alberni and Cumberland.  This exquisite little jewel is located 5 minutes from Qualicum Beach and is the largest body of water in the French Creek Watershed.  The Hamilton Marsh Committee is part of the Friends of French Creek Conservation Society.  Find out more about Hamilton Marsh by visiting the Hamilton Marsh website http://hamilton-marsh.com    Read More

Hogweeding Crew

Hogweed

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