Northwood Resort - 45-acre lakefront resort in the Cariboo. 4,349 sq. ft. lodge, 14 cabins/cottages, 25 serviced RV/campsites, hall, boathouse, workshop and more. Prime for a turnkey operation, a retreat, group purchase, or subdivision.
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Northwood Resort is a tranquil retreat situated along 1,240 feet of serene shoreline on the northwestern bay of Timothy Lake. This peaceful lakeside setting offers breathtaking views of sunrises and sunsets mirrored on calm waters, providing guests with a deep sense of relaxation and connection to nature. The absence of through-boat traffic enhances the serenity, while unobstructed views of surrounding forests, nesting eagles, and the call of loons contribute to the resort’s immersive natural experience.
Guests are welcomed at the main lodge, which features a check-in area and a fully equipped commercial kitchen—previously operated as a restaurant. The spacious indoor dining area, along with a large outdoor deck, offers ample seating and scenic views of the lake. The upper floor of the lodge houses a private owner/manager suite, complete with balconies overlooking the water.
Accommodations at Northwood Lodge and Resort are diverse, offering a range of cozy options including fully equipped panabode cabins, to cottages and rustic log cabins. Each unit features kitchen facilities and sleeping areas, with varying layouts and amenities to suit different needs. For RV and camping guests, the resort offers a selection of sites, from shaded spots nestled among trees to open, grassy areas along the lakefront. Refer to the improvement charts below for detailed specifications.
A large event hall is available on-site, making it an ideal venue for weddings, family reunions, corporate retreats, and special celebrations. The hall has screened openings on three sides, a kitchen prep area, and a bar—perfect for hosting gatherings in a spacious, lakeside setting.
The adjacent boathouse offers equipment rentals for paddling or rowing, including life jackets, while a private boat launch and dock provide easy access for guests bringing their own watercraft for fishing or leisurely excursions.
Additional facilities include a generous workshop, offering ample space for equipment storage and project work, as well as a variety of outbuildings serving practical needs—such as a small greenhouse, firewood shed, and storage structures.
Northwood Lodge and Resort combines recreational opportunities with the comfort and charm of lakeside living, making it an exceptional destination for both relaxation and adventure.
5538 Northwood Road - Lac La Hache, BC
From Lac la Hache, turn east on Timothy Road. Travel 12 kilometres to turn right on Northwood Road. The resort is straight ahead.
Timothy Lake lies within the heart of British Columbia’s famed Cariboo Country. This eight-kilometre lake is characterized by its peaceful and natural surroundings. Turning eastward from Lac la Hache, the paved road meanders through the countryside, past the Greeny Lake and Mount Timothy Recreational Resort turnoffs to the Timothy Lake and the Resort entrance.
The lake’s size and configuration provide waters that are mainly silky smooth or ruffled—great for fishing and water activities, whether floating, paddling or tubing behind a boat. The lake reaches to the west, then turns southward. The southerly facing perimeter follows a varied shoreline with small bays and an island. A narrow channel connects to Dempsey Lake—best navigated by paddle or small boat. With the plethora of lakes within the vicinity, Timothy Lake is seldom used by weekend warriors.
Lac La Hache, a mere twelve kilometres from the Timothy Resort skirts the length of the lake on Highway 97. Resorts, ranches, restaurants, vacation homes are scattered along the 19-kilometre-long shoreline. This friendly town is primarily a recreational and retirement community attracting many anglers, boaters, swimmers and watersports enthusiasts and provides the essential amenities.
Directly from the resort, Timothy Lake offers a plethora of activities centered around its warm, clean lake. Pick your pleasure, whether it be a thrilling waterski, rafting boats and just floating, exploring the shoreline by paddle, swimming or simply enjoying the lake from the grassy shores.
Fishing, whether fly or trolling is a natural especially for the large population of kokanee (lake salmon) ready to be landed. The lake is stocked annually to maintain good fishing right through the warmer months. Dempsey Lake (accessible by water channel) is most noted for catches of rainbow trout.
Tucked under the cooling trees, a small children’s playground, basketball hoop, and horseshoe pit provide some variety. There is also plenty of space to bring along a badminton/volleyball net, set up a game of bocce, or build smores and ‘tell tales’ around the firepit!
Mount Timothy Recreational Resort Ski Hill is an under-the-radar favorite for winter sports enthusiasts. Sitting at 1,654 metres elevation with a vertical drop of 284 metres, Mt. Timothy offers a modern triple chairlift, a well-appointed day lodge and cafe, and more than 34 runs suitable for all skill levels—on uncrowded slopes. The tubing hill is also a great source of family fun.
Golfers can head south on Highway 97 to ‘108 Mile Ranch’ for a game of golf. Rolling hills and lakes create a stunning backdrop for this championship 18-hole, par 71 course.
Wide open wilderness and frozen lakes entice snowmobilers to the area. The 100 Mile Snowmobile Club has developed a scenic touring trail network that stretches from 70 Mile House north to Spout Lake, just north of Timothy Lake. Another network from 70 Mile House, south of Green Lake, connects with trails in Kamloops.
This area is rich in tales of fur traders, gold seekers and cattle ranchers. That may well have been the complaint of the luckless French Canadian fur trader who lost his axe in Lac la Hache while ice fishing. No doubt, to the delight of his trading buddies, the name (translated as ‘Lake of the Axe’) stuck, and it would seem so for eternity. That’s one version of the origin of the town name. Others credit a hapless Hudson’s Bay Company mule that fell through the lake ice, taking its load with it.
History plays an important part in this area and the Felker Homestead Heritage Site that provided services for those on their way to the goldfields is being restored. There is also the Lac La Hache Museum housed in a 1930s era log home with interesting exhibits and artifacts.
51°51'33.62"N and 121°18'30.66"W
The property offers strong potential for redevelopment or subdivision. Currently zoned Tourist Commercial, it allows for enhanced resort operations or the creation of waterfront residential lots or strata RV lots. The zoning also permits the option to maintain a resort component under a separate title while selling subdivided parcels individually. A small section of the land, outside the primary resort area, falls within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR).
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| Unit # | Size | Bedrooms | Bathrooms | Kitchen | Sleeps | |
| Cottages | 1 | 16’ x 16’ | 1 | 2 piece | kitchenette | 4 |
| 2 | 16’ x 24’ | 2 | 2 piece | kitchenette | 4 | |
| 3 | 4’ x 20’ | 1 | 2 piece | kitchenette | 4 | |
| Rustic Log Cabin | 4 | 20’ x 26’, | 2 | 2 piece | kitchenette | 4 |
| 5 | 12’ x 16’ | Open | 2 piece | kitchenette | 4 | |
| 6 | 12’ x16’ | Open | 0 | - | unused | |
| 7 | 12’ x 16’ | Open | 0 | - | unused | |
| 8 | 16’ x 18’ | Open | 0 | kitchenette | 4 | |
| 9 | 14’ x 16’ | Open | 2 piece | kitchenette | 4 | |
| Panabode | 12 | 20’ x 40’ | 3 | 3 piece | full | 6 |
| 14 | 20’ x 30’ | 2 | 3 piece | full | 4 | |
| 15 | 20’ x 30’ | 2 | 3 piece | full | 4 | |
| 16 | 20’ x 30’ | 2 | 3 piece | full | 4 | |
| 17 | 20’ x 30’ | 2 | 3 piece | full | 4 |
$10,259 (2024)
C2 Tourist Commercial
Subdivision could retain the resort component on a single title while the subdivided lots are sold as residential properties.
Approximately 11 acres within the ALR, in the northwest corner outside of the current resort use area.
LOT A, PLAN KAP32429, DISTRICT LOT 4855, LILLOOET LAND DISTRICT
PID 003-465-322
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