French Creek School and Parkland Engagement

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, electors of Electoral Area F approved, through referendum, the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) to borrow up to $824,000, plus interest, to purchase 2350 Alberni Highway, Coombs, from School District 69. The purchase was completed in early 2026. The RDN Board provided direction for RDN staff to engage with the community on future uses of the property and facilities before providing recommendations for Board consideration this upcoming Fall.

The property includes the former French Creek Community School building, a separate gymnasium building and a field with a playground currently operated as French Creek School Community Park. The original schoolhouse dates back to 1911, with the balance of construction dated to 1977. The buildings are 16,843 square feet and the property is 9.15 acres (3.7 hectares). The Community Park is 6.61 acres (2.674 hectares) which is approximately 72 per cent of the property.

We want to hear from the community. To take part in the survey, ask questions and receive updates, please sign up with your email using the registration button at the top of this page. Your input will help the RDN understand the community's needs and guide the planning and development of the property.

Take Part, Stay Informed and learn more:

  • Subscribe to receive email updates
  • Check out the What's New updates for the latest information
  • Explore this webpage to find out more about the property in the Background Documents and Photos
  • Check out the FAQ's, which answer common questions, more will be added based on what we hear
  • Attend the open house celebration on June 24, 2026
  • Complete the survey by July 10, 2026, to share your thoughts
  • Ask a question and we will do our best to answer it and share the information with everyone
  • To learn more about the referendum and how we got here please visit the referendum project page

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, electors of Electoral Area F approved, through referendum, the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) to borrow up to $824,000, plus interest, to purchase 2350 Alberni Highway, Coombs, from School District 69. The purchase was completed in early 2026. The RDN Board provided direction for RDN staff to engage with the community on future uses of the property and facilities before providing recommendations for Board consideration this upcoming Fall.

The property includes the former French Creek Community School building, a separate gymnasium building and a field with a playground currently operated as French Creek School Community Park. The original schoolhouse dates back to 1911, with the balance of construction dated to 1977. The buildings are 16,843 square feet and the property is 9.15 acres (3.7 hectares). The Community Park is 6.61 acres (2.674 hectares) which is approximately 72 per cent of the property.

We want to hear from the community. To take part in the survey, ask questions and receive updates, please sign up with your email using the registration button at the top of this page. Your input will help the RDN understand the community's needs and guide the planning and development of the property.

Take Part, Stay Informed and learn more:

  • Subscribe to receive email updates
  • Check out the What's New updates for the latest information
  • Explore this webpage to find out more about the property in the Background Documents and Photos
  • Check out the FAQ's, which answer common questions, more will be added based on what we hear
  • Attend the open house celebration on June 24, 2026
  • Complete the survey by July 10, 2026, to share your thoughts
  • Ask a question and we will do our best to answer it and share the information with everyone
  • To learn more about the referendum and how we got here please visit the referendum project page

  • Help Shape the Future of French Creek School and Parkland

    We want to hear from you! Your input will help shape the future of this property. Share your thoughts on the future of French Creek School and Parkland by answering our survey questions. Your input will help the RDN understand the community's needs and guide the future planning and development of the property.

    Your participation in this engagement survey is voluntary. If you decide to participate in this survey, you may withdraw at any time.

    The personal information you provide is collected by the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) under sections 26(c) and 26(e) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) for the purposes of engaging and consulting with the public. The RDN uses the EngagementHQ platform (Granicus) to administer this survey. Information is stored on servers located in Canada. However, authorized Granicus support staff located outside of Canada (including the United States) may access your information as required to provide technical support or maintenance.

    Some of the questions allow for responses using open-text fields. To protect your privacy and the privacy of others, please do not include any information that could identify you or another person. Identifying information could include a person’s name, address, email or phone number. Any personal information that is inadvertently included in the open-text responses will be deleted once the results of the survey are compiled.

    If you have any questions about the initiative, please contact Graeme Donn at GDonn@rdn.bc.ca or by calling 250-248-3252. If you have any questions about the collection of your personal information, please contact the Privacy Officer at PrivacyOffice@rdn.bc.ca or call 250-390-4111.

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Page last updated: 11 Jun 2026, 12:12 PM