Written by Rob Chipman
1.88 acres at Tibbles Lake
I was at this property recently, and its a really nice one. Not all vacant land, or for that matter, all waterfront is created equal. This property slope gently from the road down to 144' of lake front. There is a solid gravel driveway. The property is fenced, and has a secure gate. There is a large flat area big enough to park several vehicles, including trailers. Below that, close to the water, is a level area large enough to camp or build on. There's even an outhouse on the property. You could buy it today and begin enjoying it tomorrow, whether you built a year round home or cottage, put a trailer on the property, or camped. You can drive there or fly a float plane and tie it up at the beach.
Tibbles/Puntataenkut Lake is located about 40 minutes outside of Quesnel, just past Sylvia's on the Nazko Road. That means its far enough away to be right in the middle of real wilderness, and yet close enough that supplies aren't a problem. There are some year round neighbours as well as some week-end residents, but you can still enjoy some peace and quiet.
The lake has fish (both Rainbow Trout and Char - I saw several rise while I was there) and supports ospreys and white pelicans. There is no shortage of deer, bear, moose or eagles, either. It covers 279 ha. / 690 acre and reaches a maximum depth of 14.9 m. / 49 ft.
The property needs a little cleaning up, but there's nothing so big that a chainsaw and a machete couldn't handle. A little clean up work on the beach pulling out the saplings taking root there would do wonders.
Solid, lockable gate.
Hard packed gravel driveway
Pelicans across from the lakefront
View across building site
Looking west
Looking east
Sand and gravel shore with stone retaining wall
Large level clearing suitable for building or trailer
Turn around area above building site is large enough for a few trucks, a trailer or equipment loading/unloading
Lots of Blackies like this around.
Lots of Mule Deer too.