| Language of origin | French language |
| Feature Type: | Creek (1) - Watercourse, usually smaller than a river. |
| Status: | Official |
| Name Authority: | BC Geographical Names Office |
| Relative Location: | Flows W into Okanagan Lake, just N of Mission Creek in Kelowna, Osoyoos Division Yale Land District |
| Latitude-Longitude: | 49°51'38"N, 119°29'43"W at the approximate mouth of this feature. |
| Datum: | WGS84 |
| NTS Map: | 82E/14 |
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Origin Notes and History:
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Adopted 21 September 1977 on 82E/NW as identified in Water Rights files and in municipal plans (WR Approval #147, May 1966 or earlier, file K.1.55) Source: BC place name cards, or correspondence to/from BC's Chief Geographer or BC Geographical Names Office |
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Originally identified in municipal plan as "Fascieux Slough", flowing northwest into Mission Slough in Lot 135. Configuration changed as a result of Mission Slough channel improvements. "I have been instructed by the Municipal Council of the City of Kelowna to suggest that the name of Fascieux Slough now be changed to Fascieux Creek, as same is a flowing body of water." (11 May 1966 letter to Comptroller of Water Rights from City Clerk, City of Kelowna, file K.1.55) Origin/significance of the name not provided by City of Kelowna. Source: BC place name cards, or correspondence to/from BC's Chief Geographer or BC Geographical Names Office |