Roberts Creek

Roberts Creek is situated on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast in the Vancouver, Coast and Mountains region. The area is a popular holiday destination with beaches, swimming and paddle sports, plus trails, mountain biking and more. Take a self-guided tour of all the delightful art studios including the Roberts Creek Mandala, or take in a wellness and relaxation experience. Nearby Cliff Gilker Park and its waterfalls attracts visitors to stop by. Nearby Cliff Gilker Park features scenic hiking trails that wind through lush forests, along creeks and waterfalls. Stroll out on the pier and do a little fishing while enjoying the ocean views.

For more information on the area see Gibsons and Sechelt.

Location

Located half way between Gibsons and Sechelt 16 km (10 mi) from the Langdale Ferry Terminal in Gibsons on Hwy 101, the Sunshine Coast Hwy.

Step Back in Time

Roberts Creek was named after William Roberts in the late 1880s who was the first European settler in the area. For thousands of years prior to European settlement, Roberts Creek was utilized seasonally by both the shíshálh and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh peoples. The mild climate and abundance of fresh water and natural food (fish, shellfish, salmonberries, huckleberries, blackberries, Oregon grape, fiddlehead ferns, stinging nettle, fireweed, rice root, tiger lily, etc.) made this area a favourite site.

During the 1960s and 70s, many American draft dodgers fleeing the Vietnam War settled in Roberts Creek. Several well-known communes formed here during this time period.