The Boundary Country
Just east of the south interior of British Columbia is the region known as Boundary Country. Here you will find the following towns and communities: Bridesville, Rock Creek, Midway, Greenwood, Grand Forks, Westbridge, and the Christian Valley. These towns and communities are all within our service area. If you are looking for properties for sale, please click this link Active Listings or the menu at the top of the page. To view a local area map to see the relation of the towns in the area please click on this link MAP for local weather you can get up to date info for the Rock Creek area here at Environment Canada's Weather Page for Rock Creek they also have historical data available through various searches.
I also spend a lot of time taking non-real estate-related photos of the area and I love to share them and this country with people, you can find my photos on the Google Earth program and Panoramio sites to see more of this great area.
Tourism Website on the local area www.boundarybc.com
Looking for a Business or Service? Regional Chamber of Commerce www.boundarychamber.com
Boundary Sentinel Newspaper with lots of local info: www.boundarysentinel.com/about-boundary
Want to go fishing, hunting, camping or just adventuring? Check out this great page on how to get into our local Back Country Lakes both for the Boundary Country & the Okanagan area.
Want to go on a Western Vacation or to a Guest Ranch? Here is a fantastic BC Ranch Vacations Guide Book to help you in your choices.
Maybe you are looking for info on Eco-Tourism and Holiday choices? Another great BC Eco Tourist Guide Book for those vacation options as well.
Bridesville & Sidley is a rural area of BC located in the Gold Canyon Highlands region between Osoyoos and Rock Creek. It is comprised of 'mostly' large ranches of cows, hay, and horses. There is no local website for the village of Rock Creek. Below are some of the local things you can do in the area and websites.
Mount Baldy Details coming.
www.skibaldy.com
Rock Creek is located about 40 minutes east of Osoyoos in the Kettle Valley and it at the intersection of Hwy 3 and Hwy 33.
www.boundarybc.com/discover/rock-creek
Some local event and company websites:
www.rockcreekrodeo.ca, www.rockcreekfallfair.ca, www.freemansfarmsupply.com, www.countrypepper.com
Fascinating little TV show on the discovery and early growth of Rock Creek. Starting out with discovery in 1858 and originally called York Creek and then Soldier’s Crossing and then Soldier’s Bar before settling as Rock Creek Camp about 1861. Great tales of the Gold Bonanza, murders, gun play and other historical happenings that shaped this great little town and area.
Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNiF5Ajqd7g&feature=related
Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wISZ92Rj6oo&feature=related
Part 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UI3r0EMXUs4&feature=related
Midway is a semi-arid desert town is located one hour east of Osoyoos, 2 hours south of Kelowna and 3/4 of an hour west of Grand Forks. Midway lies in an east-west portion of the Kettle Valley. Fruit trees can grow in the town, there are prickly-pear catti in the hills and the Kettle River runs through the town.
For info on the town please see their website: www.midwaybc.ca
Greenwood is a historic town and is considered to be BC's smallest city. There is a Victorian flavour to the town, with many impressive 100 year old homes and buildings. Several movies have been filmed in the area and the town has a coastal look and feels to it with rugged and forested terrain.
For info on Greenwood, BC's "smallest city" please see their website: www.greenwoodcity.com
Jewel Lake is spring fed lake is just moments east of Greenwood. Details coming. For the time being while the website is being rebuilt, you can find our listing for Jewel Lake located under the Greenwood tab.
Grand Forks is the “hub” of the Boundary Region, located between the Okanagan Valley and the Kootenays. The community is surrounded by fresh, pristine water from the Granby and Kettle Rivers and is nestled in a breathtaking and unique east/west running Valley.
Christina Lake is an unincorporated recreational area in the Boundary Country of the West Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada. It is located on Crowsnest Highway (British Columbia Highway 3), 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of Grand Forks and 73 kilometres (45 mi) southwest of Castlegar. Christina Lake is in its incredible attractions and best-kept wilderness secrets. It is known for nearby ski areas, exciting dining options, seasonal activities, world-class trails, and more events than you have time for. Christina Lake is a premier destination for authentic hospitality and year-round exploration.
Westbridge is just 13.5 km (8.4 mi) north of Rock Creek and 35 km (22 mi) south of Beaverdell on Highway 33. You’ll find it near the bridge that crosses the West Kettle River. Lush green forests and open meadows surround the community of Westbridge. This is a land made for outdoor adventure. In the spring, you’ll be greeted by waves of colourful wildflowers. Visit in the summer and hike and bike to your heart’s content. Come fall, the colours return, only this time in reds and yellows of larch and poplar trees. It is the perfect spot for a picnic or an outdoor adventure vacation.
Christian Valley: Details coming.
Beaverdell: Details coming.
Carmi: Details coming.
