Roberts Creek, British Columbia

Roberts Creek is a community on the Sunshine Coast in British Columbia, Canada. Roberts Creek (2016 Census Population 1,867) is Area "D" of the Sunshine Coast Regional District. Roberts Creek sits roughly halfway between the Town of Gibsons and the District of Sechelt.HistoryTo the Indigenous peoples of both the Squamish and Shishalh, Roberts Creek served as the border between the two peoples. Due to the several creeks that drain into the Strait of Georgia are offer seasonal runs of salmon, the native peoples chose to settle in Roberts Creek many centuries prior to European settlers.Roberts Creek is named for William Roberts, the first European settler in the area. During the 1960s many draft evaders from the U.S. settled in Roberts Creek. It is also well known for several communes formed during this time period.Infrastructure"Downtown" Roberts Creek is located at the beach, where Lower Road, Roberts Creek Road and Beach Avenue meet. It is home to the elementary school, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 219, a post office, library, Ambrosia Organic Living health-food store, The Heart Gardens, Roberts Creek General Store, Inside Passage School of Fine Cabinetmaking, Yoga by the Sea, MELOmania music shop, Creek Massage, Elfinstones Rock and Gem Shop, The Gumboot Cafe and the Gumboot Restaurant, and other businesses. Up the Creek Backpackers B&B is up Roberts Creek Road toward Highway 101. The volunteer fire department and Roberts Creek Hall, home to live music, dances, community events and craft fairs, are situated at the top of Roberts Creek Road at the highway.