Well maintained lakefront property on beautiful Nimpo Lake featuring a charming 2-bedroom log home, self-contained guest house, heated workshop & beautifully landscaped grounds. Enjoy year-round living with excellent boating, fishing, hiking & snowmobiling right from your doorstep.
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Situated on 1.09 beautifully landscaped acres with approximately 140 feet of frontage on Nimpo Lake, this meticulously maintained year-round property offers comfortable lakefront living with outstanding amenities.
Built between 1980 and 1985, the charming 1,089 sq. ft. log home features an open-concept layout with two bedrooms, one bathroom and a centrally located wood stove that creates a warm, inviting atmosphere. Large windows capture beautiful lake views, while the gently tiered property leads to a grassy waterfront complete with a lakeside gazebo—an ideal spot to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
A fully self-contained one-bedroom, one-bathroom guest house with its own kitchen provides excellent accommodation for family, friends or potential rental income.
The upper level of the property features a large wired and heated workshop, perfect for woodworking, carpentry or hobbies. An extensive collection of quality woodworking tools is negotiable, making this an exceptional opportunity for anyone looking to start or expand a home-based woodworking business.
Additional improvements include two woodsheds, a storage shed, a fenced garden, plenty of parking, and room for an RV. Every building and the grounds have been exceptionally cared for, making this a truly turnkey waterfront property where all the work has been done.
Whether you're looking for a full-time home, a recreational getaway, or a property with workshop and guest accommodations, this beautiful Nimpo Lake offering is ready to enjoy from day one.
1042 Dean River Place - Nimpo Lake, BC
Follow Highway 20 west for approximately 290 km through the communities of Alexis Creek, Puntzi Lake and the Tatla Lake area. Just before reaching Nimpo Lake, turn left onto Dean River Place Road. Continue a short distance and the property at 1042 Dean River Place Road will be on the right, enjoying a beautiful lakefront setting. The entire route is on well-maintained, paved highways and roads, providing easy year-round access.
Travel east on Highway 20 for approximately 160 km, passing through Hagensborg, climbing over Heckman Pass, travelling through Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, and continuing past Anahim Lake. Shortly after passing Nimpo Lake, turn right onto Dean River Place Road. The property is located a short distance ahead on the right. The drive is entirely on well-maintained paved roads.
Scheduled flights are available from Vancouver to Anahim Lake Airport with Pacific Coastal Airlines, with a flight time of approximately one hour. From the airport, the property is an easy drive along Highway 20 to Dean River Place Road.
Nimpo Lake is a welcoming rural community located along Highway 20 in British Columbia's west Chilcotin, approximately 300 km west of Williams Lake and 160 km east of Bella Coola. Situated on the Chilcotin Plateau and framed by the Coast Mountains, Itcha Mountains and Ulkatcho Range, the area offers a peaceful lifestyle with convenient year-round access on a well-maintained paved highway.
Despite its remote setting, Nimpo Lake provides many essential services, including a general store, fuel station, bakery, restaurant, accommodations, postal services and community gathering places. The nearby communities of Anahim Lake and Nimpo Lake also provide additional services, including a medical clinic, ambulance station, RCMP detachment, volunteer fire department and an elementary school. Older students attend high school in Anahim Lake, with school bus service available throughout the area.
Employment in the region is centred around tourism, aviation, forestry, ranching, construction, transportation and government services. Nimpo Lake is widely recognized as the Floatplane Capital of British Columbia, supporting two established air charter companies and numerous aviation-related businesses that contribute significantly to the local economy.
The area lies within the traditional territory of the Ulkatcho First Nation, whose main community is located at nearby Anahim Lake. The Ulkatcho people have lived on and cared for these lands for countless generations and continue to play an important role in the region through cultural stewardship, local governance, economic development and community services.
Residents enjoy a quiet, close-knit community where neighbours know one another and essential amenities are within easy reach, while larger centres such as Williams Lake and Bella Coola provide additional shopping, healthcare and professional services when needed.
Nimpo Lake is one of British Columbia's premier four-season recreation destinations, offering an exceptional variety of outdoor activities in one of the province's most scenic wilderness settings. The area is renowned for its crystal-clear lakes, expansive forests, alpine landscapes and easy access to vast tracts of Crown land and Tweedsmuir Provincial Park.
Fishing is among the area's biggest attractions. Nimpo Lake is famous for its healthy population of wild rainbow trout, with fish commonly reaching 3 to 5 pounds. The surrounding region is home to countless lakes, rivers and streams that provide excellent opportunities for fly fishing and freshwater angling.
As the Floatplane Capital of British Columbia, Nimpo Lake is the gateway to spectacular sightseeing adventures. Scenic flights take visitors over the Rainbow Mountains, Monarch Icefield, Hunlen Falls—one of Canada's highest free-falling waterfalls—and countless remote alpine lakes that are otherwise inaccessible.
The surrounding mountains and provincial parks offer outstanding hiking opportunities, from gentle nature walks to challenging alpine routes with panoramic views. Trails throughout the Rainbow Range, Kappan Mountain, Hotnarko Falls and Tweedsmuir Provincial Park showcase colourful volcanic landscapes, glaciers, waterfalls and pristine wilderness.
The lake itself is ideal for boating, canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding. Its protected bays, islands and calm waters make it perfect for leisurely exploration, wildlife viewing or simply enjoying a peaceful day on the water. Numerous public and private docks provide convenient lake access.
During the winter months, the region transforms into a snow-covered playground. The surrounding mountains receive abundant dry powder, attracting snowmobilers from across British Columbia. Hundreds of kilometres of backcountry terrain provide exceptional riding, while cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice fishing are also popular winter activities.
For outdoor enthusiasts, the West Chilcotin is also well known for its big game hunting, with managed hunting opportunities for species including moose, mule deer, black bear, grizzly bear (subject to current regulations), wolf and upland game birds in designated management units. Hunters from around the world visit the region for its vast wilderness and healthy wildlife populations, always following provincial regulations and seasonal closures.
Whether you're looking for a relaxing day on the lake or a wilderness adventure in every season, Nimpo Lake offers some of the finest outdoor recreation opportunities in British Columbia.
52°18'43.55"N and 125° 8'4.48"W
The fully self-contained one-bedroom guest house offers excellent potential for short-term vacation rentals, long-term tenant income, or comfortable accommodations for extended family and friends. The large heated and wired workshop, complete with negotiable woodworking tools, provides a rare opportunity to operate a home-based carpentry or woodworking business, making this property as practical as it is beautiful.
$1,308.88 (2025)
RL - Lakeshore Residential
LOT 7 DISTRICT LOT 998 RANGE 3 COAST DISTRICT PLAN 27542
PID 006-430-759
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