Rare 39.2-acre property featuring 7 Highway Commercial acres with no existing services in the area. Opportunity for ventures like a micro/cardlock fuel station, EV charging, food trucks, propane/firewood sales, helipad, etc. Remaining 32 acres offer excellent recreational potential.
Foreign Buyer Ban does not apply to this property
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Investor/Entrepreneur Alert!
This 39.2-acre property includes approximately 7 acres that was recently rezoned to Highway Commercial—a rare and much-needed zoning in the area! The commercial portion fronts both Highway 23 South and Highway 31, just 2 km south of the Galena Bay Ferry Terminal and the junction with Highway 31 (please see maps).
Currently, there are no Highway Commercial services in the broader region, creating excellent potential for multiple revenue streams:
While future expansion is possible, even a low-labor micro fuel station could serve as a strong foundation for broader service development.
In addition to the commercial opportunity, the property includes 32 acres suited for residential and recreational use, stretching across both highways—perfect for an entrepreneur seeking a business with rural lifestyle perks.
This is a rare and versatile property with strong commercial upside and lifestyle appeal. Contact the listing agent for a full information package and due diligence files.
20 Highway 31 - Galena Bay, BC
Hundreds of thousands of people make the excursion to the area/by this property and many of them are caught by surprise that no services are offered, no cell, no gas, nothing. It is certainly busier in summer, but year-round traffic comes to the area for its pristine wilderness, cat and heli-ski operations, and to access to the quaint Kootenays towns of Nakusp, New Denver, Silverton, Slocan, Nelson, etc. Or from the south people need to take the ferry and pass by this property to reach Revelstoke Mountain Resort. The locality is known as Galena Bay, here there are a lot of recreational properties and a growing population of year-round residents. Galena Shores is a newer community 7 minutes away with quite a bit of construction and recreational use.
Nakusp (nearest town) has a population of 1,700 and offers all your basic amenities, including a community health centre, hospital and vet. The town has a 3,000 ft paved runway, great schools, quaint shops and services, Save on Foods, and a small but vibrant arts community. Nakusp also fronts on Upper Arrow Lake and has a great marina facility and attractive waterfront.
With a population of approx. 10,000, Revelstoke offers all the amenities one requires with multiple grocery stores, numerous and specialty shops, restaurants and cafes, all your professional services, spas, a great hospital with emergency service, two new schools and a picturesque and vibrant western style town core. Revelstoke’s economy is based around tourism, forestry and the railroad. The largest growth sector of late is tourism as more and more visitors come for outdoor adventures year-round. Revelstoke Mountain Resort has the highest vertical drop in North America and some of the deepest and most consistent snow conditions on earth.
The Arrow Lakes are situated between the Selkirk Mountains to the east and the Monashee Mountains to the west. A free year-round ferry crosses the Arrow Lake with the southern ferry terminal 2 kms away from this property. The ferry runs hourly and year-round, between the hours of 5 a.m. and midnight, there is no cost for the ferry and brings a lot of traffic by this property. In summer and on weekends it is not uncommon to have multiple ferry waits. The Arrow Lakes are widened portions of the Columbia River as it winds its way south to the US border. Originally two separate lakes, the Arrow Lakes became one 230-km long lake with the construction of the Keenleyside Dam in the 1960s. At low water levels the two lakes become separated, once again, although connected by a section known as the Narrows.
Hundreds of thousands of people pass by this property each year via the Galena Bay ferry, many of them surprised to find no services available—no gas, no cell reception, no amenities. While the area sees a surge in summer traffic, it remains active year-round thanks to its pristine wilderness, heli- and cat-skiing operations, and access to charming Kootenay towns like Nakusp, New Denver, Silverton, Slocan, and Nelson. From the south, travelers must take the ferry and pass directly by this property to reach Revelstoke Mountain Resort. The location is also a key link in several scenic driving circuits connecting ski hills, golf courses, and hot springs. Just 10 minutes away, Halcyon Hot Springs attracts a steady stream of year-round tourists—more potential clientele for any commercial venture developed on this site.
In the summer, boating on Arrow Lake is exceptional, with unique excursions up the fjord-like Beaton Arm, kayaking along the shores of Galena Bay, and visits to historical sites like the ghost town of Arrowhead. Despite the growing boating community, there is currently no access to marine fuel. The fishing is excellent year-round, especially in fall and winter, with large rainbow trout (9-15 lbs.), Dolly Varden, and kokanee salmon being common catches.
Backcountry enthusiasts will also find no shortage of adventure, with numerous Forest Service Roads leading deep into the surrounding mountain valleys—though again, no fuel or services are available for tourists. In winter, the area becomes a playground for world-class skiing, heli-skiing, snowmobiling, and Nordic skiing, with nearby hot springs offering the perfect way to end a snowy day. The lake stays ice-free, making winter fishing some of the best of the year.
With its location and lack of existing amenities, this property is uniquely positioned to meet a growing and year-round demand for services.
Please see mapping section, all boundaries are approximate. Land is dual zoned and cut by multiple highways.
50°36'47.11"N and 117°51'40.09"W
Property was recently rezoned to Highway Commercial within the CSRD. A development permit is in place for a service station and related commercial infrastructure. All reports and studies are on hand. Contact agent to discuss opportunity further.
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$666.58 (2025), calculated prior to commercial zoning.
Highway Commercial (approx. 7 acres, outside the ALR)
Small Holding (approx. 32.2 acres, partially in and out of the ALR—map available)
Highway Commercial Permitted Uses
Service Station, Retails Store, Restaurant, Owner Operators Dwelling, and Accessory Uses.
Small Holding Permitted Uses
Agricultural uses, single family, timber harvesting (some cedar poles left), RV site (not a park but for your own set up) and accessory uses such as a bed and breakfast, secondary dwelling unit, small scale sawmill, residential campsite and accessory structures.
Part of the Property is also in the ALR—not the commercial part and not all the Small Holding Land—please see maps.
District Lot 7044 Kootenay District Except that part in Plan 9151
PID 011-740-671
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