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Still Creek is a long stream flowing across Central Burnaby, British Columbia and into Burnaby Lake (which outflows into the Brunette River). Still Creek's path lies mainly through the industrial area which contributes to its high level of pollution, although through dedicated work of local volunteers the creek is slowly recovering.
Guichon Creek is one of the most significant tributaries of Still Creek, an important waterway in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. [1] Guichon Creek is named after a pioneer family of the same name who owned land in Burnaby. [2] The family owned a hunting cabin at the top of a ravine near Willingdon Avenue - then also known as Guichon Road. [3]
The following is a partial list of rivers of British Columbia, organized by watershed. Some large creeks are included either because of size or historical importance (See Alphabetical List of British Columbia rivers). Also included are lakes that are "in-line" connecting upper tributaries of listed rivers, or at their heads.
The Brunette River runs through East Burnaby, New Westminster and Coquitlam, flowing out of Burnaby Lake and to the Fraser River. It is the final outflow of the Central Valley Watershed, which consists of most streams between the Ulksen and Burnaby Heights . [ 1 ]
In Vancouver, the Still Creek watershed is bounded by 1st Avenue, 49th Avenue, Nanaimo Street, and Boundary Road. Portions of the creek are visible and the City of Vancouver is working to uncover (or "daylight") more of the creek; however, most of the Vancouver section still lies underground, directed by culverts and storm sewers.
Wannock River; Wap Creek; Wapiti River (Smoky River, Alberta drainage) Warneford River; Watt Creek; Waukwaas River; West Kiskatinaw River; West Road or Blackwater River; West Toad River; White River; Whiting River; Wicked River; Willow River; Wolf River; Wolverine River; Wolverine River; Woss Creek
Spring Brook is one of many tributaries of Still Creek, an important stream in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. [1] [2] It runs north just east of Boundary Road and joins Still Creek just west of Gilmore Station. [1] [2] The area was once known to Burnaby residents as Broadview. [1]
This is a partial listing of tributaries of the Fraser River. Tributaries and sub-tributaries are hierarchically listed in upstream order from the mouth of the Fraser River . The list may also include streams known as creeks and sloughs.