Erickson is an unincorporated community immediately to the east of Creston, British Columbia.[1] It is home to many cherry and apple orchards and is located on Highway 3, also known as the Crowsnest Highway.
Erickson | |
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Unincorporated community | |
  Erickson Location of Erickson in British Columbia | |
| Coordinates: 49°05′29″N 116°28′34″W / 49.09139°N 116.47611°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  British Columbia |
| Region | East Kootenay |
| Regional district | Central Kootenay |
| Government | |
| • Governing body | Area 'B' –Director Tanya Wall |
| Elevation | 620 m (2,030 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST, PST) |
| Postal code span | V0B 1G0 |
| Highways | 3 21 |
| Waterways | Goat River |
Erickson has one school, Erickson Elementary School, which is in the School District#8 and has grades Kindergarten through Grade 7. Erickson has two wineries, three hotels, one gas station, a micro grocery, and a sawmill. There are also over 10 fruit stands scattered along the two main roads. (Highway 3 & Erickson Rd)
In 1926 the East Creston Irrigation District was established and, for the first time, Erickson had fresh running water from Arrow Creek.
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