Nestled at the head of Cousins Inlet on the central BC Coast, Ocean Falls is a small residential community serviced by BC Ferries as part of the northern route. It sits north-west of Bella Coola, in a remote and beautiful region of the coast renowned for steep mountains, abundant rivers and bountiful waterfalls.
Garden Way Rd sits at the north end of the community, where Martin River flows into the Inlet. The small residential area here is known as Martin River and is slightly removed from the main Ocean Falls townsite, connected by road. This property sits above the river.
The property slopes up from the road, with nice terracing providing usable, level areas for the home and backyard. The backyard is terraced in two levels of lawn, with retaining walls and a central walkway up the centre. The lower level has a picnic table and a fire pit. From the upper lawn there are walking trails leading up to the back lot, which is heavily forested and provides a lush, coastal rainforest to easily explore from your backyard!
The 2400sqft home offers all the living on the main floor, with storage and workspace on the basement level. The home has been nicely maintained, with hardwood floors and most windows have been updated to vinyl double pane. The electrical has been updated and the heating is electric furnace. There is wood paneling in the main living room, while the kitchen is bright with white cabinetry and a white double sink.
The downstairs basement area is mostly finished and separated into a workshop area, a crafting/desk area, and then open storage and laundry area. There is a small two-piece bathroom and the laundry area has a large double sink as well as full washer and dryer.
This home and property is turnkey and ready for full-time or recreational owners. It is connected to all services – electricity, telephone, sewer and water – through the Ocean Falls community.
Located at the head of Cousins Inlet off Dean Channel, northwest of Bella Coola, the remote coastal community of Ocean Falls has a population of approximately 40. There is a good-sized government dock, fresh water, and numerous trails and roads for hikers and mountain bikers as well as fresh water fishing in close by Link Lake and saltwater fishing for salmon and halibut. Boaters can visit the largest hot springs on the coast in Eucott Bay in Dean Channel.
Isolated by steep terrain and rugged coastal mountains, the community of Ocean Falls is accessible only by sea or air. BC Ferries makes scheduled stops in Ocean Falls from Port Hardy on Vancouver Island and Bella Coola on the mainland. Bella Coola is the nearest road access point on the provincial highway system, and the nearest community to Ocean Falls. Ocean Falls is located approximately 300 miles (480 km) north of Vancouver and 55 miles (88 km) west of Bella Coola. During the summer months, scheduled air flights are operated from Vancouver and Port Hardy.