5 British Columbia Trophy Estates from Whistler to the Okanagan

From its elevated private hillside setting in Whistler’s exclusive Sunridge Plateau neighborhood, this modern residence frames sweeping views of the Sproatt and Rainbow mountain ranges, the Whistler Golf Course, and the Whistler Valley below. Designed across three levels, the home delivers an expansive open-concept living experience with soaring high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows that pull the landscape into everyday life. Modern designer finishes underscore the architecture’s clean, contemporary sensibility while maintaining the feel of a luxury chalet, complete with convenient ski-in access. Wellness is woven into the plan with an indoor swimming pool, a spa bathroom, a dedicated massage room, and a fully equipped gym. It’s a setting made for quiet mornings above the valley and restorative evenings spent indoors, surrounded by light and mountain air.

Along the water’s edge at the southern tip of Vancouver Island, where the Saanich Peninsula meets the Salish Sea, this legacy estate unfolds across 6.647 private acres with 1,903 feet of low-bank ocean frontage. A sweeping beach, deep-water dock and moorage, tennis court, expansive lawns, mature gardens, and a pastoral open field shape days around recreation and quiet coastal rhythms. The elegant four-bedroom main residence is joined by a separate two-bedroom cottage, both positioned for panoramic ocean views and vivid sunsets along the predominantly south-west facing shoreline. Extensive outdoor living spaces, an oversized garage, and beautifully maintained grounds create a natural setting for family gatherings and waterfront living. With existing R-2 zoning supporting a ten-lot subdivision plan, the property also holds the rare potential to envision an exclusive waterfront community over time.

Set on approximately 10 acres in Vernon, this one-of-a-kind equestrian estate pairs panoramic views with a rare level of intention. At its center, an architecturally striking main residence creates a bold focal point for daily living, designed to feel connected to the surrounding landscape. Beyond the home, world-class horse facilities anchor the property’s equestrian identity and shape an experience that’s as much about routine as it is about retreat—early mornings, open skies, and the quiet order of a working estate. The scale of the acreage brings a sense of privacy and possibility, while the sweeping outlook keeps the setting ever-present from season to season. Life here unfolds at an unhurried pace, framed by views and built around the rhythm of horses and land.

Along the water’s edge in Kitimat, Minette Bay Lodge is a refined private coastal residence and guest lodge, set at the gateway to the Great Bear Rainforest. One of the only Mainland Pacific Ocean Shorefront freehold properties on the Canadian Northwest Coast, it overlooks the calm, sheltered waters of Douglas Channel with direct access to the Pacific Ocean beyond—remarkably private, yet just five minutes from local shops and services. The Cape Cod–inspired home spans three levels with eleven bedrooms and seven bathrooms, its warm, English-manor sensibility expressed through hand-finished fir flooring, open fireplaces, bespoke cabinetry, and carefully proportioned rooms. Verandas and terraces invite long outdoor hours, from the wood-fired hot tub to a separate fire pit/BBQ and a 2,700-square-foot ocean-view deck above the bay. Across 77 acres, suspension bridges, salmon-spawning creeks, forest trails, an orchard, and a bee yard frame a life shaped by wilderness and water.

Beyond private gates and a tree-lined drive, this rare waterfront estate in Lake Country unfolds across 2.59 acres with approximately 250 feet of level, sandy shoreline on Okanagan Lake. Timeless in tone yet dramatic in presence, the custom-built residence spans over 7,300 square feet, pairing soaring ceilings and bold architecture with walls of glass that frame sweeping 180-degree lake and mountain views from nearly every room. Indoor and outdoor living areas feel equally suited to grand entertaining and quiet retreat. A fully self-contained two-bedroom suite with its own entrance offers flexible space for extended family or a caretaker. Outside, an infinity-edge saltwater pool and tiled hot tub overlook the water, while a new dock with three boat lifts sets the scene for long, sunlit days on the lake. A detached garage/man cave—with bar, wine room, bathroom, and conference space—adds another layer of possibility alongside the attached five-car garage.