Homes for Sale in Chase, BC
Little Shuswap Lake, the Adams River sockeye run, Trans-Canada access, and Thompson Country living at prices that still respect the buyer. Chase is the Shuswap's quietly affordable corner.
Talk to a Local ExpertLiving in Chase
Chase sits where Little Shuswap Lake narrows to the Adams River — a location of remarkable ecological significance. Every four years in dominant run cycles, millions of sockeye salmon push up the Adams River to spawn at Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park, creating one of the world's great wildlife spectacles. In dominant years (the next being 2026), up to two million fish turn the river a vivid red, drawing visitors from across Canada and beyond to watch what is simply the largest sockeye return in North America.
Outside of salmon season, Chase is a practical Trans-Canada community with Little Shuswap Lake access, Kamloops 45 minutes west, and Salmon Arm 45 minutes east. The Shuswap's houseboat and recreational culture extends to this end of the lake system, and the Thompson River valley's semi-arid benchland landscapes create a setting that is distinctive from the more densely forested parts of BC's Interior.
Chase — Common Questions
Why buy property in Chase, BC?
Chase sits at the foot of Little Shuswap Lake on the Trans-Canada Highway, 45 minutes east of Kamloops. The Adams River sockeye salmon run passes through Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park at the eastern end of Little Shuswap Lake. Chase offers lakeside Thompson Country living at prices well below Kamloops or Salmon Arm.
What is Chase known for?
Chase is the gateway to the Adams River sockeye salmon run at Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park — in dominant run years, millions of sockeye return to the Adams River in one of the world's great wildlife spectacles. Little Shuswap Lake provides swimming and boating access.
What is the average property price in Chase?
Chase averages approximately $420,000 — affordable by BC standards with Trans-Canada access and lake proximity.
What is the BC Property Transfer Tax?
The BC Property Transfer Tax applies at 1% on the first $200,000, 2% on the portion from $200,001 to $2,000,000, and 3% on any amount over $2,000,000. First-time buyers may qualify for a full exemption on homes priced under $500,000.