Errington, British Columbia
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Errington is a small community on Vancouver Island
, British Columbia
, Canada
, located on Errington Road, off Highway 4, just south of Parksville
and Qualicum Beach. It was named after Errington, Great Britain, by Duncan McMillan.
The town, with a population of approximately 3500, is a farming and residential community, with small businesses emerging in the downtown area. The Errington War Memorial Hall and adjacent park host such events as the seasonal farmers' market and craft sales, in which local individuals and businesses take part.
Errington was founded in 1918 for British World War I officers to become chicken ranchers. (Reference: Dr. Patrick Dunae)
Vancouver Island
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, British Columbia
British Columbia
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, Canada
Canada
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, located on Errington Road, off Highway 4, just south of Parksville
Parksville, British Columbia
-Demographics:Parksville had a population of 10,993 people in 2006, which was an increase of 6.5% from the 2001 census count. The median household income in 2006 for Parksville was $55,524, which is below the British Columbia provincial average of $62,346....
and Qualicum Beach. It was named after Errington, Great Britain, by Duncan McMillan.
The town, with a population of approximately 3500, is a farming and residential community, with small businesses emerging in the downtown area. The Errington War Memorial Hall and adjacent park host such events as the seasonal farmers' market and craft sales, in which local individuals and businesses take part.
Errington was founded in 1918 for British World War I officers to become chicken ranchers. (Reference: Dr. Patrick Dunae)