10.97 acres with stunning westerly views over Slocan Lake. Crown land on 3 sides with access to BC’s vast backcountry. Includes a derelict processing mill from the mining boom. Perfect mountain homestead with good climate for gardening, mature timber for building.
This 10.97-acre property is perched above the quaint community of Slocan, BC and enjoys excellent westerly exposure and beautiful views to the west out over the town and the sparking waters of Slocan Lake. The property is easily accessible by turning off Highway 6 onto Springer Road. There is a forest service road that runs through the east side of the parcel. Surrounded by Crown land on three sides this parcel has direct access to the tremendous amount of BC backcountry, excellent for hiking, horseback riding, sledding and hunting.
Slocan has an amazing history and where the former steamboat landing and ferry terminal is at the mouth of Springer Creek, at the foot of Slocan Lake. Once a bustling mining town, the property includes an old derelict building that was once used to as a processing mill for the mining ore that came from the claims staked by prospectors in the area. Billy Springer originally staked Slocan. Being the first on a creek lacking a name, he designated it as Springer Creek. A mining rush came in 1895 and by 1906, many of the mines had closed. However, small-scale mining remained viable for many years because of the richness of the ores. Around Slocan City, more than half of the 125 occurrences were mineral producers, and 13 mines produced more than 1 million grams of silver.
The climate in the area is excellent for gardening of all kinds and the property would be suitable for anyone interested in developing the property as a private homestead. The property also contains significant mature timber, where you could bring a portable sawmill to the property and have enough timber to build all the buildings within your homestead.
Don’t wait to call the listing agent, affordable properties with privacy, lake views, excellent climates all conveniently located only minutes to town are becoming increasingly difficult to find.
DL 16901 Springer Creek Road - Slocan, BC
Please see the mapping section of this listing. The property is easily accessible by turning off Highway 6 onto Springer Road. There is a forest service road that runs through the east side of the parcel.
Located in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia, the Slocan Valley stretches approximately 70 kilometres from north to south. The North Slocan Valley's unique geography is coupled with its historical communities and natural landscapes.
Further south, the village of Slocan (formerly known as Slocan City) was a major center for silver mining and railway activity. Today, it serves as a gateway to outdoor recreation and tourism.
The valley’s landscape is dominated by dense forests, mountain peaks, and waterways, making it a prime location for outdoor recreation. Valhalla Provincial Park on the western side preserves a vast wilderness area with hiking trails, wildlife, and alpine lakes. The Slocan River is a key feature of the valley, supporting agriculture, wildlife, and recreational activities like kayaking and tubing. Today, the Slocan Valley is known for its mix of history, scenic beauty, and vibrant arts and alternative living communities.
The valley has a rich mining history, with several communities that emerged during the late 19th-century silver boom. New Denver was originally a mining camp and later became a village, also known for its Japanese-Canadian internment history during World War II. Silverton, another historic community, was founded in 1892 by miners working Idaho Mountain and remains one of British Columbia’s smallest municipalities. Rosebery, located near the northern end of Slocan Lake, was once a bustling rail and mining hub, though it is now a quiet unincorporated area. Hills, a rural community further north, has a history of both mining and agriculture.
South Slocan, another historical settlement, developed around hydroelectric dams that provided power to the region. Other small communities such as Winlaw and Crescent Valley grew through logging, farming, and later, as part of the back-to-the-land movement in the 20th century.
Please see mapping section, all boundaries are approximate.
49°46'19.44"N and 117°27'2.10"W
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Old derelict building that was once used to as a processing mill for the mining ore—this building has no value.
$2,881.51 (2024)
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DISTRICT LOT 16901, KOOTENAY LAND DISTRICT
PID 009-178-503
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