| Now more than ever, the dream of owning a | | | | Vancouver. |
| vacation home in British Columbia is more | | | | 4. Radium Hot Springs |
| attainable. With low interest rates and declining | | | | Tucked between the Purcell and the Rocky |
| house prices, this is truly a buyer's market. In | | | | Mountain ranges, Radium Hot Springs is the |
| fact, the most difficult part of taking this step, is | | | | perfect vacation home location especially for the |
| deciding where to buy your second home. With | | | | outdoor enthusiast. Hiking, rock climbing, birding, |
| so many gorgeous locations available to you, it | | | | and of course relaxing in warm, mineral hot |
| can be hard to choose. Here is a sampling of a | | | | springs after a long day are popular activities in |
| few B.C. vacation home spots and why they are | | | | this scenic area. |
| special. | | | | Radium Hot Springs is located 143 km north of |
| 1. Big White | | | | Cranbrook, at the junction of Highway 93 and 95. |
| For those looking for an exceptional ski-getaway, | | | | 5. Revelstoke |
| Big White is an excellent choice. Great for families | | | | Revelstoke is being hailed as the next "Whistler". |
| and singles, this is the largest ski-in/ski-out resort | | | | Real estate opportunities here range from scenic |
| village in Canada. The resort boasts 15 lifts to | | | | properties bordering meadows and forest to lake |
| access 2,765 acres of prime skiing, with the | | | | front and mountainside villages. Located between |
| longest run being 7.2 km. | | | | the Monashee and Selkirk Mountains, this is |
| Big White is located 56 km south east of | | | | considered the "Gateway to Mountain Adventure |
| Kelowna, just off Highway 33 in the Okanagan | | | | and National Parks". Local attractions include |
| Valley. | | | | Revelstoke Glacier National Park (home to over |
| 2. Golden | | | | 400 glaciers), BC Hydro Revelstoke Dam and |
| A home in this town will likely boast views of the | | | | Generation Station, world class skiing, hiking and |
| snowy peaks of the Purcell and Rocky Mountains. | | | | opportunities for wilderness photography. |
| In the summer, hiking in this fresh mountain air is | | | | Revelstoke sits at the junction of Highway 1 and |
| sure rejuvenate you on weekend stays. Stroll | | | | Highway 23; 565 km northeast of Vancouver, and |
| downtown in the evening and grab a quick bite, or | | | | 192 km northeast of Kelowna. |
| take in free street entertainment at the Fountain | | | | 6. Salmon Beach, Tofino |
| Plaza. The nearby Kicking Horse Resort offers | | | | The lots at Salmon Beach offer seasonal cottage |
| world-class skiing, cross-country, and | | | | living in a remote area on the west coast, |
| snowboarding in the winter, and mountain biking | | | | bordering Barkley Sound. Residents have access |
| and hiking in the summer. The Kicking Horse River | | | | to a community beach and provides a perfect |
| boasts some of the world's best whitewater | | | | water access for endless hours of kayaking, |
| rafting and flyfishing. | | | | fishing or prawning. Visit this area on a warm |
| Golden is located at Highway 95 and Highway 1, | | | | sunny day and you'll never want to leave. |
| 281 km north east of Cranbrook. | | | | Salmon Beach is located halfway between Ucluelet |
| 3. Kelowna | | | | and Toquart Bay, off of Highway 4. |
| For relaxing lake country living in the heart of the | | | | 7. Ucluelet |
| Okanagan, Kelowna is the choice for many. In | | | | For those looking for the rugged shoreline of the |
| fact, this place is so hard to leave that many who | | | | west coast, but with more amenities than can be |
| started out with a vacation home have become | | | | had at Salmon Beach, a vacation home in Ucluelet |
| permanent residents. Built around Lake Okanagan, | | | | could fit the bill. With stunning ocean views and |
| it's easy to find a place with a gorgeous view. For | | | | access to hiking on the Wild Pacific Trail, luxury |
| those who enjoy water sports, this is the place. | | | | resorts such as Oceanwest or Black Rock provide |
| Kelowna is known for it's wakeboarding, boating, | | | | year round getaways with gourmet restaurants, |
| swimming and fishing. The town is full of charming | | | | lounges, spa and fitness facilities. A Jack Nicklaus |
| shops and restaurants and free summer | | | | Signature Golf Course is currently under |
| entertainment is available in City park and | | | | construction and located minutes away. |
| Waterfront Park. | | | | Ucluelet is located 8 km south west of Highway 4 |
| Kelowna is located at the junction of Highway 97 | | | | and the Pacific Rim Highway junction. |
| and Highway 33 - 395 km northeast of | | | | |