Rare Fraser River waterfront farmstead on 37 acres of productive Class 1 benchland in a sunny Cariboo microclimate, with hay fields, gardens, & a 20-acre-foot artesian spring water licence for irrigation. Includes a renovated farmhouse, shop/studio with loft areas, barn, sauna cabin, & outbuildings.
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Set along the banks of the Fraser River, this exceptional 37-acre Cariboo farm offers a rare combination of waterfront, productive Class 1 benchland, irrigation, infrastructure, and lifestyle appeal. Benefiting from a sunny Fraser River microclimate, the property is well suited for farming, gardening, self-sufficiency, recreation, or a rural retreat.
The renovated farmhouse offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms, with numerous updates including heated tile bathrooms, an updated kitchen, improved wiring, copper plumbing, newer roofing, newer windows, metal siding, and approximately 950 sq. ft. of rough-sawn post-and-beam covered porches. In addition, the 26’ x 40’ studio/shop includes a full bathroom and two loft areas, creating flexible space for workspace, creative use, storage, or overflow use.
Water is a defining feature of the property, with Fraser River frontage, a licensed 20-acre-foot artesian spring, pump shed, stock spring, and irrigation supporting the land’s agricultural use. The farm includes a one-acre organically managed garden, established over 14 years and known for producing excellent watermelons, along with berries, apples, asparagus, and approximately 15 acres of sainfoin-alfalfa hay. A pre-dug one-acre pond is also in place and ready to be lined.
Additional improvements include a two-storey 30’ x 50’ barn, hay and wood sheds, an insulated sauna cabin, and a serviced trailer pad possibly eligible for an ALR second residence. With fertile land, reliable water, extensive improvements, and a peaceful riverfront setting, this turnkey Cariboo farm is an outstanding opportunity for buyers seeking productivity, privacy, and the unmatched lifestyle of Fraser River country.
9811 Marguerite Ferry Road - Quesnel, BC
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The Cariboo region of British Columbia is known for its wide-open landscapes, ranching heritage, abundant lakes, and access to year-round outdoor recreation. Stretching across the central interior of the province, the Cariboo offers a unique blend of productive agricultural land, timber resources, recreational opportunity, and rural lifestyle appeal.
West Fraser Road is situated west of Quesnel, following the scenic Fraser River corridor through a quiet rural setting of farms, ranches, acreages, timberland, and recreational properties. The area is appreciated for its privacy, natural beauty, and access to hunting, fishing, boating, hiking, horseback riding, and backcountry exploration. With the Fraser River nearby and countless lakes throughout the region, the area offers an excellent setting for those seeking space, self-sufficiency, and a connection to the outdoors.
Quesnel serves as a key service centre for the North Cariboo, offering schools, health care, shopping, restaurants, building supplies, agricultural services, and regional transportation connections. The community has deep roots in forestry, ranching, mining, and outdoor recreation, making it a practical hub for rural property owners and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Farther south, Williams Lake is the largest city in the Cariboo and is widely recognized as the heart of BC’s ranching country. Home to the famous Williams Lake Stampede, the city offers a full range of amenities while maintaining strong ties to the region’s agricultural and western heritage. The surrounding area includes working ranches, lakeside retreats, timber holdings, and recreational properties, all set against the backdrop of rolling grasslands, forested hills, and expansive interior landscapes.
Together, Quesnel, Williams Lake, West Fraser Road, and the broader Cariboo region offer a compelling combination of rural lifestyle, natural beauty, resource-based opportunity, and access to essential services. For buyers seeking land, privacy, recreation, or a foothold in one of British Columbia’s most storied rural regions, the Cariboo remains one of the province’s most appealing destinations.
Recreation in the Cariboo is defined by space, scenery, and four-season outdoor opportunity. The region is home to countless lakes, rivers, forests, trails, and backcountry areas, making it a popular destination for fishing, boating, paddling, hunting, hiking, horseback riding, ATVing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and wildlife viewing.
The West Fraser Road area offers excellent access to the Fraser River corridor, surrounding timberlands, and rural backroads, creating a natural gateway for those who enjoy exploring the outdoors. The area is well suited for buyers seeking privacy, room to roam, and direct access to the recreational lifestyle that defines the Cariboo.
Nearby Quesnel provides access to the Quesnel River, Fraser River, Dragon Lake, Ten Mile Lake, and numerous smaller lakes and trail systems throughout the North Cariboo. Farther south, Williams Lake is surrounded by well-known fishing lakes, riding trails, ranch country, and expansive backcountry terrain. The broader region is also known for hunting, camping, mountain biking, snowmobiling, and equestrian pursuits.
Whether the appeal is casting a line at a quiet lake, riding through open range country, exploring forest trails, or enjoying the peace and quiet of a rural retreat, the Cariboo offers an exceptional outdoor lifestyle in one of British Columbia’s most storied recreational regions.
The Cariboo is one of British Columbia’s most historic regions, shaped by Indigenous heritage, the fur trade, the Cariboo Gold Rush, ranching, forestry, and the development of early transportation routes through the Interior. Its history is deeply tied to the land, with generations of settlers, ranchers, prospectors, loggers, and outdoor-minded families helping define the character of the region.
The discovery of gold in the 1860s brought thousands of people into the Cariboo and led to the development of historic communities, wagon roads, roadhouses, and supply centres throughout the Interior. The famous Cariboo Wagon Road helped connect the region to the rest of the province and remains an important part of British Columbia’s early development story.
Quesnel became an important gateway to the goldfields and later developed into a key service centre for forestry, agriculture, transportation, and commerce in the North Cariboo. Williams Lake, farther south, grew as a ranching and trading hub and remains strongly connected to the western culture and agricultural traditions that helped build the region.
West Fraser Road follows a scenic rural corridor west of Quesnel, reflecting the Cariboo’s long-standing connection to ranching, timber, river travel, and rural settlement. Today, the area retains much of the quiet, practical, and independent spirit that has defined the Cariboo for generations.
With its gold rush legacy, ranching roots, forestry heritage, and enduring rural character, the Cariboo offers more than just land and scenery. It offers a connection to one of British Columbia’s most storied and authentic regions.
52°31'10.10"N and 122°26'56.24"W
$778 (2026)
Agricultural
PARCEL A (S31634) OF THE FRACTIONAL NORTH EAST 1/4 OF DISTRICT LOT 6117 CARIBOO DISTRICT
PID 015-314-049
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