History

Monte Creek was originally known as "Ducks" after an English settler who first ranched this area. In September 1904, Monte Creek - then still known as "Ducks" - was the site of the last train robbery by the "Gentleman Bandit" Bill Miner. Billy Miner carried out the only two train robberies in Canadian history and is believed to have first said the phrase "hands up".

Monte Creek is a rural community located on the South Thompson River 23 kms east of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. It is situated at the junction where British Columbia Highway 97 branches off from the Trans-Canada Highway south towards the Okanagan valley. Farming and ranching remain the main industries in the area.