Roberts Creek, British Columbia

Roberts Creek is a community on the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia, Canada. Roberts Creek (2001 Census Population 3,090) is Area "D" of the Sunshine Coast Regional District. Roberts Creek sits roughly halfway between the Town of Gibsons and the District of Sechelt.

History

Roberts Creek is named for Will Roberts, an Englishman who settled in the area and built the first post office.

Infrastructure

"Downtown" Roberts Creek is home to the elementary school, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 219, the volunteer fire department, the Roberts Creek Hall, a post office, and several shops and a restaurant. The Roberts Creek Provincial Park is a popular campground. Roberts Creek is also home to several beaches including Roberts Creek Beach, the Roberts Creek Picnic Site and Henderson Beach. Their are also several private campgrounds, including ones belonging to the boy scouts and girl guides.

Government

Roberts Creek is an unincorporated village. It is represented in the Sunshine Coast Regional District by a regional director. The current regional director is Donna Shugar. Roberts Creek is a part of school district 46.

Arts and Culture

Roberts Creek has a vibrant arts community. Roberts Creek's annual festival, called "Creek Daze," is held in early August and includes the Higglety-Pigglety parade, a second-hand booksale in support of the local library and a craftsale.

References

Roberts Creek Legion http://www.pacificlegion.org/br219info.html Roberts Creek Provincial Park http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/roberts/nat_cul.html Sunshine Coast Regional District Website http://www.scrd.bc.ca/index.html