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	False Creek - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		False Creek is a short inlet in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia, separating the central business district from the rest of the city.
		False Creek was further transformed in the 1980s, as it took centrestage during Expo 86.
		False Creek is home to most major sporting venues in Vancouver; GM Place and BC Place, home to the Vancouver Canucks and BC Lions respectively, are built on its shores.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/False_Creek (331 words)

	Urban Agriculture at South East False Creek
		False Creek South, centred on the Granville Island Public Market, was the first housing development to occur on the shores of False Creek.
		Southeast False Creek is the last portion of formerly industrial land on the shores of False Creek to be slated to become housing.
		Presently, it is situated in the central portion of the north shore of False Creek.
	www.cityfarmer.org /FalseCreek.html (13122 words)

	False Creek -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		False Creek lies between downtown (additional info and facts about Vancouver, British Columbia) Vancouver, British Columbia and the rest of the city.
		False Creek was the heart of (additional info and facts about Expo 86) Expo 86.
		It has also been home to the Vancouver Molson Indy Car Race, however Vancouver will no longer be holding this event at this current site, as the southeast portion of the False Creek area is being renovated for the (additional info and facts about 2010 Winter Olympics) 2010 Winter Olympics.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/f/fa/false_creek.htm (284 words)

	Go Boating America
		False Creek is a full-on fun place for visiting boaters -- one not to be missed if you are cruising anywhere in the region.
		False Creek is tidal water that “almost” surrounds Granville Island.
		False Creek’s shoreline is surrounded by walkways ideal for walking, biking and rollerblading.
	www.goboatingamerica.com /main/article.asp?id=686 (1447 words)

	Guide to Early History & Development of Brewery Creek Basin
		Brewery Creek's watershed was bounded on the east by Fraser Street and on the west by Quebec Street.
		Brewery Creek, so accurately named, in conjunction with the arteries of Main Street and Kingsway, became the harbringer of industry and commercialism to the district of Mt. Pleasant and to the teeming population growth centred at Broadway and Main.
		The False Creek School, a one room wooden affair was built in 1888 at the southeast corner of Broadway and Kingsway.
	www.lesliefield.com /bchs/brewerycreek/cd1.html (2113 words)

	Building a Sustainable Community in Southeast False Creek Area
		The main development objective of the Southeast False Creek area is to provide mix-use, high-density housing, where it is close proximity to employment opportunities in downtown and transportation linkages to the whole region.
		The Southeast False Creek area is an ecological sensitive area, as there is a wide range of species depending on the natural environment of the waterfront.
		The Southeast False Creek area is a complex development; it involves many government agencies, interest groups and people, as stakeholders, who have different control and power in every aspect of the neighborhood.
	www.geog.ubc.ca /courses/klink/g470/class98/yam/work3.htm (4470 words)

	Welcome to the Vancouver Courier - On Line - News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Friends of False Creek founder Fred Mah concedes water quality in the creek has improved over the past couple of decades, but insists the process could be speeded up with Olympics-generated cash.
		Southeast False Creek has been identified as a potential site for an athletes' village and Mah sees lobbying by a broad-based group like a round table as the best way to secure the most funding for the betterment of the creek and its shores.
		One of the contributors to pollution in False Creek-along with sewage overflows, decades-old industrial pollution in the sediment, droppings from geese and other birds, and incursions of water from the Fraser River when it's cresting-is boats dumping the contents of their toilets into the creek, since holding tanks aren't required.
	www.vancourier.com /issues02/072202/news/072202nn1.html (2406 words)

	False Creek
		Before the Europeans arrived here False Creek was a shallow arm of the ocean, teeming with fish and wildlife, and about five times the size it is today.
		False Creek was a "filthy ditch" good for nothing but a sewage line down the centre.
		Consultants working on the city-ordered False Creek study were asked by the federal government to include the island in their thinking.
	www.discovervancouver.com /GVB/false-creek.asp (1494 words)

	South East False Creek Model Sustainable Community Planning Process (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Originally False Creek, a large tidal marsh fed by creeks with freshwater, stretched 5.5 kilometres inland to where Clark Drive is today, and it provided habitat for a diverse array of other species (deer, elk, beaver, muskrat, geese, waterfowl, salmon, trout, perch, flounder and sturgeon)(R2).
		False Creek has been reduced to 25% of its original size by dredging for navigation and industrial infill (R2).
		In the late 1960's it was decided that industry should be removed from False Creek west and the 1970's saw the development of Granville Island and False Creek South (including Canadian Mortgage and Housing and provincial cooperative and affordable housing projects and private developments).
	www.alternatives.com /aqualibrium/sefc1.htm (4076 words)

	Electronic Atlas E-Atlas of Vancouver Communities
		In the last few decades, Fairview has changed from an industrial area facing False Creek, to a family-oriented, inner-city neighbourhood, which offers living along the waterfront in the heart of the city.
		False Creek and the Fairview Slopes area were a forest of huge fir trees less than 100 years ago.
		Fairview Slopes, which overlooks False Creek from the south, began to develop following the opening of the Granville and Cambie Street bridges and the construction of the Fairview Beltline, a streetcar loop built from downtown through Fairview and Broadway.
	www.sfu.ca /geog351fall02/gp8/fairview (896 words)

	False Creek area, Vancouver (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The False Creek area of Vancouver is an immensely popular area for both locals and tourists.
		False Creek is surrounded by the Sea Wall which winds around the shoreline.
		Parts of the Sea Wall and False Creek shoreline are still under construction, especially near the South-East end and along the Northern shore East of the Granville Bridge.
	www.blockwalk.ca /britishcolumbia/greatervancouver/vancouver/falsecreek (203 words)

	False creek yacht club (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
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	Southeast False Creek, City of Vancouver
		The Southeast False Creek project is an initiative to redevelop former industrial lands near downtown Vancouver as a sustainable community.
		The vision for Southeast False Creek (SEFC) is to create a community where people live, work, play and learn in a neighbourhood designed to maintain and balance the highest possible levels of social equity, livability, ecological health and economic prosperity.
		The planning of Southeast False Creek began when Vancouver City Council approved the rezoning of these lands from industrial zoning in 1990 to allow for the development of housing near downtown jobs.
	www.gvrd.bc.ca /sustainability/casestudies/southeastfalsecreek.htm (711 words)

	False Creek Tidings
		It is time again for the annual general meeting of the false creek harbour authority.members of the FCHA will be asked to vote for directors to fill 4 positions.
		he mandate of the False Creek Harbour Authority is to operate False Creek as a commercial fishing harbour.
		You must be a registered vessel owner or operator and have made False Creek your home port for the last year.
	www.falsecreek.com /Newsletter/false_creek_tidings_3_1.htm (502 words)

	North False Creek Walk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		North False Creek is part of a walk that allows you to walk all the way from the University of BC to Stanley Park around Burrard Inlet and False Creek, a total of approximately 25 miles.
		As you leave the park, you continue along the shore of False Creek past a short industrial area.
		To continue the North False Creek walk, continue along the shoreline to the Granville Street Bridge.
	www.walkvancouver.com /NorthFalseCreek (425 words)

	GEOGRAPHY 210: Assignment 3
		You are required to collaborate with two or three classmates to conduct field work in a specified part of the False Creek area.
		Each discussion group must include at least two groups working on EACH side of False Creek (ie there must be at least four small groups in each discussion group).
		In either form, cross-sections for the south side of False Creek should place the water at their left edge; for the north side, the water should be at the right edge of the page.
	www.geog.ubc.ca /courses/geog210/assignments/afc.html (1605 words)

	False Creek Collision
		False Creek Collision has been Vancouver's tender fender mender for 42 years now.
		We at False Creek Collision are grateful for the support of the thousands of satisfied customers who continue to entrust their vehicles to us.
		Once you have reviewed our Website, call us or simply bring your damaged vehicle to False Creek and see for yourself how we do our best to provide you with the most satisfying collision repair experience possible.
	www.falsecreekcollision.com (134 words)

	City of Vancouver, Southeast False Creek
		In 1991, Council directed that Southeast False Creek (SEFC) be developed as a residential community that incorporates principles of energy efficient design in its area plan and explore the possibility of using SEFC as a model “sustainable community.”
		This website will provide you with an understanding of the history of the site, guide you through the environmental studies that have been completed to date, provide information about the planning for SEFC, and inform you on how you can be involved in upcoming public events and open houses.
		The Southeast False Creek Official Development Plan By-law and two accompanying Council Reports (Financial Strategy and Sustainability Targets and Indicators) were approved by Vancouver City Council at Public Hearing on March 1, 2005 and enacted on July 19, 2005.
	www.city.vancouver.bc.ca /commsvcs/southeast (188 words)

	Taddle Creek--LINKS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Ravenna Creek in northeast Seattle, Washington is being daylighted through the efforts of many government levels and groups such as the Ravenna Creek Alliance.
		The issue of diverting stormwater into the creek has been raised and it is hoped that the regeneration of the creek will improve the nat ural habitat in the area.
		The Thornton Creek Alliance is a grassroots umbrella organization that aim to preserve and restore the ecological balance of the Thornton Creek Watershed.
	www.cquest.utoronto.ca /env/env421h/taddle/links.html (241 words)

	Seattle & Vancouver: infill and streets (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		A typical new residential street in Vancouver; this is a block north of False Creek, at the southern edge of downtown.
		At the east end of False Creek is Citygate: mostly residential, a few years old, but with one office tower spanning the SkyTrain tracks.
		View towards downtown from the southeast corner of False Creek - the last remnant of industry along the water, but soon to be excised for the 2010 Olympic Village.
	westnorth.com /img/cascadia (1749 words)

	Vancouver Board of Trade - March 8, 2005 - Members' Reception at False Creek Yacht Club
		The False Creek Yacht Club treated Vancouver Board of Trade members to a wonderful Members' Reception with great conversation, excellent food and a beautiful 180-degree view of False Creek and Granville Island. View photos
		Susan O'Reilly, False Creek Yacht Club's commodore, explained that in addition to the advantages of membership and premium moorage for boat owners, the Club also welcomes social gatherings and rents its beautiful lounge and terrace for private functions and events for boaters and landlubbers alike.
		For more information on the False Creek Yacht Club, contact Rene de Groot, general manager, at 604-682-3292, e-mail fcyc@fcyc.com or visit the web site at www.fcyc.com.
	www.boardoftrade.com /vbot_page.asp?pageid=1585 (388 words)

	Granville Island Ferries
		False Creek Ferries has been operating passenger ferry service, and sightseeing tours in False Creek since 1982.
		Starting with two electric ferries running between Granville Island and the North Shore, the idea of water-borne transit in the Creek slowly, but surely, became accepted.
		After more than twenty years, the "little blue ferries" are firmly established as an integral part of public transit in Vancouver.
	www.granvilleislandferries.bc.ca /home.html (159 words)

	False Creek - Then and Now (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		False Creek west from the Granville Street bridge
		Downtown and False Creek from the Granville Bridge
		These photographs were taken from two different bridges on slightly different alignments, they may not line up properly in all cases.
	www.city.vancouver.bc.ca /commsvcs/fade/fadepanorama.htm (94 words)

	South East False Creek Model Sustainable Community Planning Process (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		With the development of the former Expo 1986 lands on the North Shore of False Creek "the industrial backdoor" to Vancouver is almost closed, and SEFC, an area between Cambie and Main, and the water and 3rd Avenue is the last vestige of Vancouver's heavy industrial past.
		Southeast False Creek: council's next challenge, Social Change Institute pamphlet (unpublished).
		Creekside Landing Southeast False Creek, April 1997, for the Property Endowment Fund, City of Vancouver.
	www.interchg.ubc.ca /dorcey/innovations/sefc.html (4086 words)

	Granville Island and False Creek -- lots to do and a great place to do it!
		This is a really lovely walk (from either direction) and there are parks and places to watch all the boating activity in False Creek as well as get great views of downtown.
		The False Creek area, or Fairview Slopes, once too close to the industry of Granville, began to be developed as a condominium community as Granville Island was also transforming into the marketplace we see today.
		There is also a water park near the False Creek Community Centre, with lots of fountains and hoses and a slide too.
	home.earthlink.net /~pudgies/Vancouver/Van-FalseCreek.htm (1254 words)

	CBC British Columbia - Massive False Creek housing project wins city approval (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		VANCOUVER– Vancouver city council has approved a plan for a residential development of nearly six million square feet on what was industrial land in Southeast False Creek.
		The former industrial land – stretching from Cambie to Main – and from 2nd Avenue to the southern edge of False Creek.
		City councillor David Cadman says the city plan calls for it to be developed as the most eco-friendly, most innovative community in the country.
	vancouver.cbc.ca /regional/servlet/View?filename=bc_false-creek20050202 (297 words)

	Vancouver Board of Trade - June 29, 2004 - Members' Reception at False Creek Yacht Club
		Nestled in between two bridges, the False Creek Yacht Club (FCYC) was the gracious host of yet another fantastic Board of Trade Members’ Reception.
		The False Creek Yacht Club offers premium moorage plus reciprocal privileges with many B.C., U.S. and worldwide yacht clubs.
		The Board and its members would like to thank Commodore Stan Johnson and the staff at False Creek Yacht Club for this excellent event.
	www.boardoftrade.com /vbot_page.asp?pageid=1363 (403 words)

	Moberly Apartments Vancouver apartment suites for rent
		False Creek, South Shore • Vancouver • BC • Canada
		Moberly Apartments are located on the south shore of False Creek, one of the closest and most popular residential areas south of the downtown core.
		The False Creek area is bounded by the waters of False Creek to the north, 6th Avenue to the south, the Granville Street Bridge on the west and Cambie Street on the east.
	www.rentvancouver.com /?M=A (239 words)

	The Seattle Times: Travel Outdoors: False Creek walk
		Vancouver has some good museums, but what it's really mastered is preserving outdoors access in the city, with dozens of miles of seaside paths and beaches where people can walk, jog and bike.
		But a mile-long walking route along the south side of False Creek, a block-wide inlet on the edge of downtown, and part of the adjoining English Bay shows a slice of urban life plus beaches.
		To start the walk, go to the south end of the causeway that leads onto Granville Island (the causeway is directly under the towering Granville Bridge).
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/traveloutdoors/135218754_nwwfalsecreek10.html (432 words)

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