Inspired by the Olympics to own part of BC skiing? Luxurious heli-ski facility in Cariboo for sale. Potential for year-round use as a premium eco-adventure lodge February 25, 2010 - West Vancouver) For those inspired by the Olympics to own a piece of British Columbia's beauty, Silvertip Lodge in BC's Cariboo region is for sale, offering a luxurious heli-skiing facility with huge potential for a year-round operation as a premium spot fishing, hiking and eco-adventure lodge. "Silvertip Lodge, at the east end of Quesnel Lake, currently operates as a heli-skiing adventure lodge, but was originally … [Read more...]
European buyer of historic Chilcotin ranch blown away by BC’s beauty and value
(November 26, 2009 – West Vancouver) The European investor who recently purchased the historic Chezacut Ranch in British Columbia’s Chilcotin region plans to keep the ranch running to maintain the land’s beauty, preserve the wildlife and maintain its value as a working ranch. The Chezacut Ranch was listed at C$6.9 million, and the turnkey sale includes all livestock and equipment. The property was listed for sale with Richard Osborne of Lanquest Realty and was sold by Irv Ridd of Cascadia Pacific Realty. “The buyer comes from a Mediterranean climate, so he was just blown away by … [Read more...]
Foundation launches new scholarships for Haida Gwaii students to attend SFU
(Vancouver – September 15, 2009) The Fernandez-Earle Scholarship Foundation is launching a new major scholarship for a graduating high school student from the Queen Charlotte Islands to attend Simon Fraser University starting in the fall of 2010. The Fernandez-Earle Scholarship Foundation has been providing university scholarships to worthy Queen Charlotte Island (Haida Gwaii) students since 2001. This exciting new opportunity is a four-year scholarship valued at $15,000 annually and is intended to cover all costs related to tuition, books, meals and residence. “We’ve been helping … [Read more...]
Luxury Vacation Home One of First British Columbia High End Properties to be Auctioned
For Immediate Release Luxury Vacation Home One of First British Columbia High End Properties to be Auctioned (November 25, 2008 – Vancouver) A luxury 5,000 square foot lakefront log home in BC’s Nicola Valley will be up for public auction this Saturday at 11 am, one of the few times a high end vacation property has been sold in this manner. “The seller of this magnificent log home is motivated for a fast sale, so given the current real estate market, we’re offering it for auction this weekend,” says Irv Ridd, CEO of Cascadia Pacific Realty, which represents the seller and is … [Read more...]
Ranchland Estates invites prospective neighbors to experience the ranch lifestyle at October 4 roundup
Media Advisory (Merrit, BC – September 24, 2008) The Chutter Family of Merritt is inviting buyers and prospective buyers at their unique Ranchland Estates development in the Nicola Valley to join in their annual fall cowherd roundup. Every fall for more than 100 years, the cows are brought down from summer range grazing for winter-feeding on the ranch in the valley. The Chutters and their guests will saddle up to trail the cows down to the valley, then experience a day of ranch activities, horseback riding and a BBQ dinner, offering an early taste of the ranch lifestyle available to buyers … [Read more...]
Salt Spring Winery For Sale
(April 2, 2008 – Vancouver) Salt Spring Vineyards in British Columbia’s idyllic Gulf Islands region is up for sale, offering a new owner the chance to live the dream of moving to a laid-back island and owning a winery. Salt Spring Vineyards was established in 1997 by Bill and Janice Harkley and was the first winery on Salt Spring Island. “For many years, Bill had a dream of living on an island, owning a small farm and living independent of the city, and his early retirement ten years ago presented us with a chance to pursue that dream,” says Janice Harkley. “We are fortunate to … [Read more...]