Business Case
The Development of the Manitou Creek Property
Executive Summary
Manitou Creek is a 148-acre private oceanfront property located in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest — one of the world’s last remaining intact temperate rainforests and a globally significant ecological destination. This property offers a rare convergence of natural beauty, resource value, and strategic location, making it ideally suited for development as:
- An eco-tourism or wilderness resort
- A heli-ski or sport-fishing destination lodge
- A sustainable timber harvesting and energy-generation site
With a listed price of $2,350,000 CAD, the opportunity presents significant investment upside through diversified revenue streams and long-term land appreciation in one of the most protected and celebrated wilderness areas in North America.
CONTACT
OPPORTUNITIES
Development Opportunities
Eco-Tourism or Destination Resort
- Key Attraction: Over 1,000 meters of oceanfront, a 100-foot waterfall, moss-covered second-growth forest, and proximity to some of the best bear viewing, whale watching, and heli-skiing in the world.
- Market Advantage: The Great Bear Rainforest is world-renowned and growing in global tourism appeal. The 2019 IMAX documentary dramatically increased international exposure, fueling eco-tourism demand.
- Infrastructure: Existing overgrown roads and shoreline access enable straightforward construction logistics via barge. A nearby airstrip at Kimsquit (2 miles away) enhances accessibility for high-end guests.
- Revenue Potential: Year-round activities include kayaking, wildlife tours, heli-skiing, hot springs, and world-class fishing, providing strong revenue diversification.
Fishing Resort
- Premium Experience: Offer high-end guided steelhead and Chinook salmon fishing adventures in a remote, pristine wilderness.
- Premium Clientele: Target affluent, experienced anglers seeking exclusive and uncrowded fishing experiences.
- Access Choices: Remote, riverfront property near Kimsquit, BC. Accessible via floatplane, helicopter, or fast boat from Bella Coola.
- Full-service guest experience: meals, drinks, pro shop, gear rentals.
- Expert-guided fishing (2 anglers per guide): Walk-and-wade and drift boat fishing options.
- Instructions: for beginner to expert anglers.
- Partnerships: with Nuxalk Nation for employment, stewardship, and cultural engagement.
Sustainable Timber Harvesting
- Harvestable Volume: An estimated 24,400 m³ across 46 accessible hectares.
- Species Mix: Hemlock, Douglas-fir, Cedar, and Balsam — all commercially valuable.
- Potential Timber Value: Preliminary assessments suggest timber value could approach $3 million, potentially covering the acquisition cost.
- Next Steps: A professional timber cruise and contractor quotes for barge and harvest operations are recommended to refine value and operational cost estimates.
- Integration Opportunity: Timber income can fund eco-tourism infrastructure or conservation-oriented development.
Renewable Energy Development
- Waterfall Potential: Manitou Creek’s 100-foot drop is suitable for hydroelectric generation.
- Existing Estimate: A quote is in place for a 325 kW hydro power system, offering potential for sustainable, off-grid energy for resort or retreat operations.
- Strategic Fit: Clean power aligns with eco-tourism branding, environmental sustainability, and potential carbon offset credits.
Location & Access
- Region: Central Coast of British Columbia, at the head of Dean Channel
- Coordinates: Directly across from the mouth of the Dean River — a world-renowned steelhead river.
- Access Options:
- ~58 miles by water from Bella Coola
- 40-minute floatplane from Bella Coola
- 2 miles from the Kimsquit airstrip
INVESTMENT CONSIDERATIONS
- Rarity: Properties of this ecological caliber and private ownership status in the Great Bear Rainforest are virtually non-existent.
- Versatility: Multiple potential uses — eco-resort, timber asset, or conservation investment.
- Tourism Growth: Post-IMAX global recognition has increased tourism, with future growth projected in remote, nature-based experiences.
- Environmental Prestige: Eco-sensitive development could align with conservation funding, grants, or partnerships with NGOs or Indigenous-led tourism initiatives.
Conclusion
The Manitou Creek property represents a once-in-a-generation investment opportunity to acquire a multi-faceted wilderness asset in the most storied and ecologically important region of Canada’s Pacific Coast. Whether developed as a luxury eco-resort, timber-based venture, or hybrid model, the property offers strong upside, long-term value, and unparalleled natural heritage.
Proceed with acquisition due diligence, including a full timber cruise, hydro feasibility confirmation, and tourism business modeling. Secure this rare land asset before regional tourism and environmental investment demand further escalate values.24
This destination offers a high-end, fly-in wilderness experience focused on guided fishing adventures in a world-class setting. Perfect for serious anglers seeking trophy fish in solitude, the Dean River delivers a blend of adventure, comfort, in an unequalled environment.
The Great Bear Rainforest is world-renowned and growing in global tourism appeal. The 2019 IMAX documentary dramatically increased international exposure, fueling eco-tourism demand.
Year-round activities include kayaking, wildlife tours, heli-skiing, hot springs, and world-class fishing, providing strong
revenue diversification.
Manitou Creek’s 100-foot drop is suitable for hydroelectric generation. A quote is in place for a 325 kW hydro power system, offering potential for sustainable, off-grid energy for resort or retreat operations.
Develop a sustainable and profitable timber harvesting operation for the Manitou Creek property, capitalizing on its 19,400 m³ of accessible timber while adhering to environmental regulations and best practices.