🌲 British Columbia · East of Kamloops
Lac des Roches Waterfront
Lac des Roches — "Lake of the Rocks" east of Kamloops, fly-fishing destination.
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Lac des Roches waterfront
Lac des Roches sits east of Kamloops on Highway 24 — French name means 'Lake of the Rocks.' Premier fly-fishing destination.
Lac des Roches waterfront · British Columbia
Lac des Roches real estate — your questions answered
Where is Lac des Roches?
East of Kamloops on Highway 24 in the South Cariboo. The French name means 'Lake of the Rocks.'
Why fly fishing?
Part of BC's interior fly-fishing region — alongside Tunkwa, Roche, and other premier fishing lakes. Trophy rainbow trout fishery.
What BC taxes apply to waterfront purchases?
BC charges Property Transfer Tax (1-3% sliding). Foreign Buyers Tax (20%) applies to non-resident purchases in designated areas. The Speculation and Vacancy Tax (0.5-2% annually) applies to non-primary-residence properties owned by non-BC residents. Riparian Areas Regulation requires 30-metre setbacks from waterways. Talk to a BC lawyer before purchasing.
What's the BC cottage season?
BC's south Interior lakes have long open-water seasons — typically April through October. Higher-elevation lakes thaw later. Many BC waterfront properties are usable year-round, with winter activities varying by elevation.