Ample riverfront acreage in BC’s Purcell Mountains, surrounded by Crown land. Off-grid, rich in history with creeks, forest, and stunning mountain views. A harmonious blend of seclusion and rustic appeal.
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40 off-grid acres in the heart of BC’s Purcell Mountains, straddling the glacier-fed Toby Creek. Surrounded entirely by Crown land, this secluded wilderness holding offers exceptional privacy and space, set against a backdrop of rugged peaks, dense forest, flowing creeks, and alpine lakes.
This unique parcel sits along the historic route to Jumbo Glacier and Earl Grey Pass, a significant passage between the East and West Kootenay’s, rich in exploration and mining history. Generations of adventures, prospectors, and backcountry explorers have moved through this corridor—a landscape shaped by glacial waters and towering mountains.
Rugged, and entirely off-grid, the property is generally accessed seasonally, yet still within easy reach of Panorama Ski Resort and the town of Invermere. This property does not have vehicle access year-round. The Toby Creek Forest Service Road (FSR) is plowed to KM 13 at Copper Crown Main FSR.
DL 7148 Toby Creek FSR
17.5 km west of Panorama.
This landscape is known for its unspoiled wilderness and deep backcountry roots. Located along the route to the proposed Jumbo Glacier Resort—a controversial project that sparked decades of environmental activism and the creation on the “Keep Jumbo Wild” movement. The area remains rugged, raw and largely undeveloped, surrounded by Crown land and alpine terrain. It’s part of the historic wilderness corridor connecting the East and West Kootenays—valued by backcountry users, hikers, skiers, snowmobilers, and conservationists alike for its remoteness, beauty, and ecological significance.
Nestled in the Purcell Mountains just beyond the world-class Panorama Mountain Resort and the award-winning Grey Wolf Golf Course, this property puts recreation at your fingertips. Panorama Resort offers over 4,000 vertical feet of skiing and riding, a charming alpine village, and summer mountain biking trails—while Greywolf Golf Course is consistently ranked among Canada’s top courses.
Beyond the resort, this property straddles Toby Creek, offering direct access to crystal clear waters ideal for fly fishing or simply relaxing riverside. The surrounding wilderness is rich with hiking trails, weaving deep into the Purcells, with the historic Earl Grey Pass trail nearby—a legendary backcountry route known for its breathtaking alpine scenery connecting the East and West Kootenays.
In winter, the surrounding area transforms into a snow-covered playground. The property is within close proximity to the Toby Creek cross country ski trails, offering groomed routes through the valley. This region is also ideal for snowshoeing, snowmobiling, backcountry touring and wildlife viewing.
This property sits on the way to the iconic Jumbo Valley and Jumbo Glacier area. A remote cabin sits up at Jumbo, serving as a destination for adventurous hikers, ski tourers, and anyone drawn to explore the spectacular terrain this area offers.
The area surrounding this property lies within the traditional territories of the Ktunaxa Nation, who have lived in the Columbia Valley and surrounding mountain ranges for thousands of years. The Ktunaxa people have a deep cultural, spiritual, and ecological connection to this land—using the rivers, creeks, and valleys for hunting, fishing, trade routes, and sacred practices.
50°21'15.29"N and 116°23'26.20"W
Off-grid
$253 (2024)
A-1
DISTRICT LOT 7148 KOOTENAY DISTRICT
PID 016-441-222
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