Ranch/pasture
Bridge Lake, British Columbia

Listing Remarks

'Crystal Waters Ranch' will be offered for sale by CLHbid.com by way of online electronic tender on May 19, 2026 from 9am-10am PDT in 1 Parcel. The price listed is the Starting Bid - see website for Updates & Details.
https://www.clhbid.com/auctions/crystal-waters-ranch/
British Columbia ranches are world renowned for those looking to preserve the ranchers’ way of life and connect with the land. ‘Crystal Waters Ranch’ epitomizes this lifestyle with a bespoke spread fit to carry on the legacy and tradition of a rancher’s life. With 450 deeded acres, and an additional 39,000 + licensed acres, this is the ranch that could make your wild-west fantasies come true. Located halfway between Little Fort and 100 Mile House in British Columbia, ‘Crystal Waters Ranch’ can be found less than three miles southwest of Bridge Lake, in an area often referred to as the Jewel of the Cariboo.
Nestled in the wilderness with mountains, rivers, lakes, and wildlife as your only neighbors, ‘Crystal Waters Ranch’ offers unmatched value and an exclusivity that is rare to find in our modern age. Harkening back to the pioneering days of the wild west, the Cleveland family have been stewards of exceptional BC ranches for more than a century, beginning in the Eagan Lake country. Fast forward three generations and the current owner, Gary Cleveland, is a well-known multigenerational rancher in the area with a reputation for producing some of the best quarter horses in Western Canada. With the structure and temperament to repeatedly endure a hard day’s work, these horses were bred to thrive and endure in this environment. The success of the ranch stems not only from the breeding program, but also from the composition of the ranch itself. ‘Crystal Waters Ranch’ offers an abundance of clean water and boasts gently undulating terrain with just the right mix of sun, shade, and drainage resulting from a gentle slope towards the lake. The existing fencing benefits from annual updates, with the gates and cross fences advantageously constructed to support herd health as well as pasture management. Typical ranch planning included roughly 400 yearlings on the Crown Licence for the summer, while the horses were pastured around Muskrat Lake, which is fed from Rayfield Creek. Gary also rents acres near the ranch for putting up hay and the new owners may want to investigate continuing with this program as it suits their needs. The nearby Community Hall and rodeo grounds are notoriously great places to meet the neighbors and enjoy a night out.
For those looking to enjoy the deeply rewarding benefits of living on the land and relishing the tranquil solitude of the country while still appreciating the modern conveniences of today’s society, ‘Crystal Waters Ranch’ is located less than four miles off the pavement, boasts fibre-optic cable to three different locations on the ranch allowing Wi-Fi access, and is within range for Amazon deliveries. Take the 1-ton truck or the classic Camaro into town – this ranch offers an opportunity to get dirty and dusty, all while diversifying your wealth portfolio and appreciate the quiet moments in life.
‘Crystal Waters Ranch’ includes a 130’ x 220’ total size (70’ x 180’ open arena size) indoor riding arena with indoor cattle handling facilities that is complete with a 1-bedroom apartment. There is also a shop measuring 40’ x 80’ that was built in 2013, with a 20’ x 40’ heated area that comes from wood and radiant heat. The 12’x 68’ mobile home includes an addition and a pellet stove, and there is another 14’ x 60’ senior-inhabited mobile home that includes a carport and a covered deck. There are five-stock waterers and two standpipes for ease of livestock watering at the ranch headquarters, as well as an extensive rail corral system with shelters and a round pen. The 400-head feedlots offer good drainage and a feed fence in place so there is no