Scenic 90' x 120' lot surrounded by Crown land. Land has a small open clearing and then is mostly forested with southwest exposure and spectacular views. Prime cabin site options either tucked into the forest or out in the clearing. Zoning allows a house + cabin or go with a simple recreational campsite.
Foreign Buyer Ban does not apply to this property
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Discover an exceptional off-grid retreat in historic Ferguson—a once-bustling mining town now a secluded recreational destination in British Columbia’s spectacular Selkirk Mountains. Located at the eastern end of the community, this quarter-acre lot measures 90 feet by 120 feet and is entirely surrounded by Crown land, offering an impressive sense of privacy and direct access to the backcountry. Ferguson is an off-grid community with no electrical service, making this an ideal setting for a self-sufficient mountain getaway.
The property features gently sloping, usable terrain with southwest exposure and beautiful views of the surrounding alpine peaks. A small meadow extends onto the western portion of the lot, while mature forest borders the remaining sides. Build in the sunny clearing or tuck your cabin among the trees for added privacy and a true wilderness feel.
Flexible zoning allows for a house or cabin together with a secondary dwelling, which may take the form of a detached carriage house, a suite above a garage or an integrated suite. There is also the option of adding a permanent campsite or RV pad for guests. For those seeking an affordable and simple recreational base, the property may also be developed as a stand-alone residential campsite or RV site, subject to applicable zoning requirements.
The lot is reached by travelling a few hundred feet beyond Ferguson on a forestry service road, followed by approximately 125 feet of access to the property. Another privately owned property lies approximately 180 feet away at the opposite end of the old town block. From the lot, the forestry road continues deep into outstanding mountain country—placing hiking, hunting, snowmobiling and backcountry adventure virtually at your doorstep.
1645 Ferguson Road - Ferguson, BC
Take Ferguson Road from Trout Lake to Ferguson for about 6.1 km. Along the way stay on main road (if in doubt stay left). Once you arrive at a few cabins you are in the heart of Ferguson, keep going and the road will turn left, you will see a sign “end of maintained road” you are a couple hundred feet away, the road then makes a quick right, just past a creek. You will see a driveaway on the left, the land is 180 more feet. Stop and park on left side of road. There is an old clearing into the land. The lot is set back from the road by about 125 feet. Could also use the neighbour’s driveway across Crown land, and before you get to his lot you can walk across the meadow. The property includes the end of the meadow and then extends into the forest—see maps which are approximate. There are old pins that are hard to find in the grass. It was staked/pinned back in 2015 by the former owner.
Ferguson is a small, historic mountain community in British Columbia’s Lardeau Valley, surrounded by the rugged peaks, forested slopes and alpine country of the Selkirk Mountains. Located at approximately 922 metres (3,025 feet) in elevation, the community sits near the confluence of Ferguson Creek and Lardeau Creek, a short distance northeast of Trout Lake.
Water is a defining feature of the area. Ferguson Creek flows south through the community into Lardeau Creek, which forms part of the broader Lardeau River system. Trout Lake, along with numerous nearby creeks and alpine tributaries, provides opportunities for fishing, paddling and exploring the surrounding wilderness.
The area experiences a true four-season mountain climate. Summers are generally warm and pleasant, with long daylight hours suited to gardening, hiking and outdoor recreation. Winters are colder and bring substantial snowfall and it lingers late into the spring due to the high elevation creating excellent conditions for snowmobiling, backcountry skiing and other winter activities. The valley bottom supports lush interior forests and productive garden areas even with the shorter growing season, while the surrounding mountains rise into subalpine meadows and rugged alpine terrain.
One of Ferguson’s local gathering places is the seasonal Sunday Café, known for its relaxed country atmosphere. Visitors can enjoy pastries inside or in the established garden area with plenty of outdoor space to sit, unwind and take in the mountain-valley surroundings.
Ferguson is an unincorporated rural locality rather than a formally incorporated village. Although there are a number of year-round residents there are more seasonal residents and recreational property owners can make the community feel busier at certain times of year, but busy is a relative term and it is quite low key. The area appeals to those seeking privacy, a close connection to nature and the cooperative spirit often found in small, remote communities.
Ferguson emerged during the Lardeau mining boom of the late 1890s. By 1900, the town reportedly had close to 1,000 residents, five hotels, a newspaper, brewery and wholesale liquor store.
The community supplied nearby mines, with pack trains carrying equipment and provisions up steep mountain trails and returning with ore. Legendary packer Andy Daney became known for transporting everything from eggs to 600-pound cookstoves. His greatest feat was moving several tons of cable for an aerial tramway at the Triune Mine, although the tram was destroyed by an avalanche during its first winter. As silver prices and mining activity declined, residents and businesses gradually departed.
Today, Ferguson is a quiet rural community where scattered homes and recreational properties occupy portions of the historic townsite.
Please see mapping section, all boundaries are approximate.
50°40'41.30"N and 117°28'21.72"W
No services. Creek nearby.
Bare land
$355 (2026)
Small Holding - SH
Principal Uses
(a) agriculture (b) day care (c) horticulture (d) single family dwelling (e) standalone residential campsite (f) timber harvesting
Secondary Uses
(a) accessory use (b) bed and breakfast (c) home occupation (d) small-scale sawmill (e) residential campsite (f) secondary dwelling unit
Regulations
An additional, self-contained dwelling unit that is accessory to the principal single-detached dwelling on the parcel. It may be:
A secondary dwelling unit is limited to 140 m2 (approximately 1,507 sq. ft.) and must remain under the same legal title as the principal residence.
The use of land for one camping unit providing temporary, rent-free and non-commercial accommodation for guests of the residents of:
A camping unit means one recreational vehicle or one tent; a park model is specifically excluded. “Temporary” means fewer than four consecutive weeks. The campsite must meet setbacks and be connected to an approved onsite sewage-disposal or community sewer system.
The use of land for one camping unit, providing rent-free, non-commercial accommodation on a parcel where no dwelling unit currently exists.
The recreational vehicle must be connected to an onsite sewage-disposal or community sewer system and comply with applicable setbacks. Only accessory uses are permitted with it—secondary dwellings, bed-and-breakfast operations, vacation rentals and home occupations are not permitted.
PARCEL A (BEING A CONSOLIDATION OF LOTS 13-15 SEE CA5926308) DISTRICT LOT 1145 KOOTENAY DISTRICT PLAN 2005
PID 030-116-015
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