99+ feet of Glimpse Lake waterfront—your year-round escape. Spacious, quality-built home with a warm eat-in kitchen, cozy wood stove and loft retreat. Fish, paddle and unwind just steps from your door. Only 3 hours from the Lower Mainland.
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Picture this: it's Friday afternoon, the work week is finally behind you, and you point your car north. Three short hours later, you're pulling into your own private slice of paradise, stepping out onto your deck as the last light settles over Glimpse Lake. The loons are calling, a fish jumps just off the dock, and the only sound besides that is the wind in the trees. This is what waiting for the weekend feels like when Glimpse Lake is your destination.
The drive alone is part of the magic—rolling through some of BC's most beautiful cattle country, past open rangeland and big sky, on roads that are excellently maintained year-round, making the journey just as enjoyable as the arrival.
This exceptional property offers over 99 feet of pristine lakefront on a flat, private 0.72-acre lot—a rare opportunity to own true year-round waterfront in one of BC's best-kept secrets. The home was meticulously built entirely under permit and to code, using premium 2’ x 6’ fir framing and solid wood beams, giving you the peace of mind that comes with quality craftsmanship done right.
Step inside to a large, roomy entryway—perfect for wrangling coats, boots, and all the lake gear. A handy half bath sits right off the entry, ideal for quick trips in from outside. The warm, open eat-in kitchen enjoys vaulted ceilings and spectacular lake views, flowing seamlessly into a roomy, comfortable living room where large patio doors open right onto the deck. A cozy wood stove anchors the space, perfect for curling up on cool evenings after a day on the water or the trails.
The primary bedroom is generously sized, with the main 3-piece bathroom conveniently nearby, while a large bonus room on the main level offers flexible space as a den or possible second bedroom. Upstairs, the landing opens onto a bright loft area, overlooking the main floor and framed by tall peaked windows showcasing the lake view, before leading into the large loft bedroom. This home is spacious and welcoming throughout, with a floor plan that just makes sense.
Designed with future growth in mind, the home also features an arched opening in the wall at the base of the stairs, framed and ready to open for an easy addition, plus room to expand the loft further overhead and plumbing already roughed in for a future bathroom upstairs. Pride of ownership shines throughout, highlighted by a brand-new roof and a 2,000-gallon cistern providing excellent water storage.
Outbuildings add even more versatility to the property, including a 20’ x 12’ garage/workshop with power, an equipment shed ideal for snowmobiles and side-by-sides, and a garden/tool shed. The fully landscaped grounds offer ample parking, a lovely garden area, and unbeatable lake views from nearly every angle.
But it's the lifestyle that truly sets this property apart. Imagine walking out your door and being on the water in minutes—casting a line at sunrise, paddleboarding across glassy morning water, or kayaking along the shoreline as the loons sing their haunting, beautiful song. Summer days are made for the spacious deck or the covered gazebo, where you can escape the sun and simply soak in the view.
And the fun doesn't stop when the temperature drops. Winters here are something special, with some of the best ice fishing and snowmobiling the region has to offer right outside your door. Whether you're drilling a hole in the ice with friends or exploring endless snowmobile trails through the surrounding wilderness, this is a four-season playground unlike anywhere else.
Despite its peaceful, tucked-away feel, you're never far from everything you need. Merritt is just 30 minutes away for shopping, dining, and all the everyday amenities, while Kamloops is only 40 minutes away for a bigger city fix. You also have unlimited access to hunting, fishing, and trails right from your property—a true outdoor enthusiast's dream.
This is more than a home—it's an invitation to slow down, breathe deeper, and reconnect with what matters. A solidly built home where everything was done right, in a small, tight-knit community where pride of ownership and love of the lake run deep. Just move in, unpack, and start living the lake lifestyle you've been dreaming of.
5048 Lauder Road - Glimpse Lake - Quilchena, BC
From Merritt, head northeast on Highway 5A (Voght St) toward Kamloops. Follow Highway 5A for roughly 25 km, passing Nicola Lake. Turn right onto Douglas Lake Road. Follow this road for about 8-9 km then turn left onto Lauder Road. Drive for 12 km and the property will be on the right.
Tucked into the rolling grasslands and forested plateau east of Merritt, Glimpse Lake is the kind of place that still feels like a well-kept secret. This waterfront setting offers exceptional year-round recreation for the whole family, and unlike the more built-up lakes of the southern Interior, Glimpse Lake is a quiet, uncrowded setting where natural beauty and recreation define the lifestyle—blending lakefront living with access to the surrounding backcountry.
The valley's character comes from its ranching roots. The area became tied to the development of large cattle ranches—most notably the nearby Douglas Lake Ranch, one of the largest working cattle ranches in Canada. Douglas Lake's headquarters sits just down the road along Nicola Lake, and its rolling grazing lands stretch for tens of thousands of acres around you—giving the whole area that big-sky, wide-open ranch-country feel, even though Glimpse Lake itself remained relatively untouched, used primarily for fishing and small recreational cabins rather than large-scale development. A little further north, Stump Lake adds to the pattern. It's home to the historic Stump Lake Ranch and is rich in ranching heritage, part of the same working-landscape backdrop that surrounds your doorstep here.
What's outside your door:
The Nicola Valley runs a semi-arid, high-elevation climate—big temperature swings and lots of sunshine. Merritt sits at 595 metres elevation with a semi-arid climate featuring over 2,000 annual sunshine hours and relatively low precipitation.
Glimpse Lake sits in the Nicola Valley, where the landscape transitions beautifully between open grassland and forest. The surrounding hills are blanketed in a mixed interior forest of lodgepole pine and Douglas fir, their evergreen boughs giving way in places to stands of trembling aspen that turn brilliant gold each autumn. Along the forest floor, look for kinnikinnick, juniper, and soft carpets of moss, while drier, sun-exposed slopes support native bunchgrass and wildflowers typical of the region's rangeland heritage. Closer to the water, willows and sedges line the shore, offering shelter for waterfowl and habitat for the fish that make this lake so productive. It's classic BC Interior plateau country—rolling, sun-soaked, and rich with a quiet diversity of plant life in every season.
If you love the outdoors, Glimpse Lake is about to become your favourite address. This is a true four-season playground, where the recreation never stops—it just changes with the calendar.
Summer means mornings on glassy water, paddleboard or kayak in hand, and evenings casting a line for the lake's well-loved rainbow trout, known to grow up to 3 lbs. right in your own backyard. Swim off the dock, cool down after a hot day, or launch the boat and explore every inch of shoreline. When you want to stretch your legs, nearby trails open up endless hiking, mountain biking, and ATV adventures through rolling forest and open range.
Fall brings crisp mornings, golden aspens, and prime hunting season, with backcountry access right from your doorstep—plus some of the best quiet, reflective evenings on the water all year.
Winter transforms the whole area into a snowy wonderland. Grab the auger and try your luck ice fishing right out front, snowshoe through silent, snow-draped forest, or fire up the sled for some of the best snowmobiling in the region. Cross-country ski trails wind through the surrounding hills, and there's nothing quite like coming home to a crackling wood stove after a day in the snow.
Spring rounds things out with fresh green growth, wildlife on the move, and the exciting return of fishing season as the ice comes off the lake.
And when you're ready to explore beyond the shoreline, the greater Nicola Valley is dotted with dozens of backcountry lakes—perfect for a weekend of lake-hopping, fishing, and discovery. This truly is a four-season recreation paradise, and it's all right outside your door.
50°14'53.43"N and 120°17'3.64"W
$2,853.80 (2026)
RL-1 (Thompson Nicola Regional District)
LOT 12 DISTRICT LOT 3367 KAMLOOPS DIVISION YALE DISTRICT PLAN 26024
PID 005-265-649
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