Golden is located at Highway 95 and Highway 1, 281 km north east of Cranbrook.

3. Kelowna

For relaxing lake country living in the heart of the Okanagan, Kelowna is the choice for many. In fact, this place is so hard to leave that many who started out with a vacation home have become permanent residents. Built around Lake Okanagan, it's easy to find a place with a gorgeous view. For those who enjoy water sports, this is the place. Kelowna is known for it's wakeboarding, boating, swimming and fishing. The town is full of charming shops and restaurants and free summer entertainment is available in City park and Waterfront Park.

Kelowna is located at the junction of Highway 97 and Highway 33 – 395 km northeast of Vancouver.

4. Radium Hot Springs

Tucked between the Purcell and the Rocky Mountain ranges, Radium Hot Springs is the perfect vacation home location especially for the outdoor enthusiast. Hiking, rock climbing, birding, and of course relaxing in warm, mineral hot springs after a long day are popular activities in this scenic area.

Radium Hot Springs is located 143 km north of Cranbrook, at the junction of Highway 93 and 95.

5. Revelstoke

Revelstoke is being hailed as the next "Whistler". Real estate opportunities here range from scenic properties bordering meadows and forest to lake front and mountainside villages. Located between the Monashee and Selkirk Mountains, this is considered the "Gateway to Mountain Adventure and National Parks". Local attractions include Revelstoke Glacier National Park (home to over 400 glaciers), BC Hydro Revelstoke Dam and Generation Station, world class skiing, hiking and opportunities for wilderness photography.

Revelstoke sits at the junction of Highway 1 and Highway 23; 565 km northeast of Vancouver, and 192 km northeast of Kelowna.

6. Salmon Beach, Tofino

The lots at Salmon Beach offer seasonal cottage living in a remote area on the west coast, bordering Barkley Sound. Residents have access to a community beach and provides a perfect water access for endless hours of kayaking, fishing or prawning. Visit this area on a warm sunny day and you'll never want to leave.

Salmon Beach is located halfway between Ucluelet and Toquart Bay, off of Highway 4.

7. Ucluelet

For those looking for the rugged shoreline of the west coast, but with more amenities than can be had at Salmon Beach, a vacation home in Ucluelet could fit the bill. With stunning ocean views and access to hiking on the Wild Pacific Trail, luxury resorts such as Oceanwest or Black Rock provide year round getaways with gourmet restaurants, lounges, spa and fitness facilities. A Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course is currently under construction and located minutes away.

Ucluelet is located 8 km south west of Highway 4 and the Pacific Rim Highway junction. Mike Andruff