Resort for Sale in Lakelse Lake, British Columbia, Canada

This property has been in the same family for nearly a century, and for more than 60 years has been operated as a very successful holiday resort, as attested to by the many repeat clientele, and is offered for sale because the present owner’s wish to retire.

It is located on highway 37, 10 miles south of Terrace, British Columbia, Canada., at the north end of Lakelse Lake, the prime recreational area for Terrace, Kitimat and Prince Rupert, and is zoned C1 - Commercial, E&OE.

This unique acreage, slightly more than 54 in total, including approximately 1,900 feet of water frontage and surrounded by beautiful scenery, will delight any outdoor enthusiast, and is centrally located within, arguably, the best fishing in Canada, being only minutes from the Skeena, Kalum, Copper and Kitimat rivers, renowned for their world class steelhead and salmon fishing, with access to the ocean via the Douglas Channel at Kitimat, an easy driving distance.

Clean air and an abundance of wildlife such as wolves, coyotes, foxes, mink, marten, otters and bears, are an added benefit, and the area is fully serviced with all utilities such as hydro, natural gas, telephone and internet.

Seasonal activities include skiing, both downhill and cross-country, golfing, backpacking, rock climbing and hiking, and the numerous logging roads in the area are ideal for mountain biking.

Year-round highway maintenance to the property entrance is provided by the Provincial Government, with on-site snow removal by an independent contractor.

The residence comprises an immaculate 3,000+ square foot excellent quality home with a large main level and a small second storey that consists of the master bedroom, walkway/landing, good ensuite and a walk-in closet, and many good quality features, including high ceilings and stunning lake and mountain views from every room, and components that make this more expensive than a typical residence. These include 2 furnaces, oak, Brazilian rosewood, slate and ceramic flooring, solid oak cabinets, a wood heater, which combined with the considerable free lumber resources available reduce heating costs considerably, built-in pantry cupboards, intercom and security system, a large deck with a built-in hot tub and a gazebo.

Included also are the following.

A certified, professionally built and easily maintained water treatment plant and it's own transportable fire protection equipment.

A rustic Manager's residence, all-season and summer-only cottages, forestry and lakeside campsites, with the latter having both water and power available, a deep-water marina and approximately 35,000 sq feet of fenced, covered storage space for use as winter storage for recreational vehicles, together with all the necessary equipment.

The marina, consisting of several floating wharves, all in good condition, is naturally sheltered from the prevailing south winds and is protected by a floating boom, making boat launching and recovery trouble free.

Gas is available for sale through a well protected containment system, and boat, canoe and pedal-boat rentals are also offered.

Future economic development in this area has also been greatly enhanced by the recently approved considerable expansion of the Rio Tinto Aluminum Smelter in Kitimat, and the expected increase in hydro electric power generation and oil export facilities, in the same area.