Fauquier | |
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Community | |
Etymology: Named for F.G. Fauquier | |
Coordinates: 49°52′15″N 118°04′15″W / 49.87083°N 118.07083°W[1] | |
Country | Canada |
Province | British Columbia |
Regional District | Central Kootenay |
Elevation | 480 m (1,570 ft) |
Population (2016) | |
• Total | 118 |
• Density | 24.3/km2 (63/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific Time Zone) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific Time Zone) |
Area codes | 250, 778, 236, & 672 |
Fauquier (/foʊˈkɪər/)[3] is an unincorporated place on the east shore of Lower Arrow Lake in the West Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia.[1] The eastern terminal for the Needles Ferry, the landing on Highway 6 is 57 kilometres (35 mi) south of Nakusp.[4]