Located on the eastern shore of Lake Koocanusa, the rural unincorporated community of Baynes Lake sits just north of the Elk River’s mouth in southeastern British Columbia’s East Kootenay region. The small community of Jaffray is also near Lake Koocanusa, north of the U.S./Canada border, northwest of the Elko junction, along Highway 3/93. Baynes Lake is also off Highway 93, about forty-four kilometers from Fernie and sixty-five kilometers southeast of Cranbrook. Similarly, Jaffray is roughly forty-eight kilometers southwest of Fernie and fifty-three kilometers southeast of Cranbrook.
Baynes Lake and Jaffray are part of the area known as “South Country,” which also includes the communities of Grasmere, Galloway, Newgate, Wardner, and Elko. Located in the Rocky Mountain Trench, this region encompasses grasslands, open woodland, and is relatively flat. It is known for its fabulous recreation options. Recreation opportunities in the Baynes Lake/Jaffray area include snowmobiling east and west of Little Sand Creek and around Tie Lake north of Jaffaray; skiing at the nearby Fernie Alpine Resort; golfing at the par-four, nine-hole executive Will-O-Bend Golf and RV Park, and fishing at the Kootenay River and Bull River. The nearby Kikomun Creek Provincial Park to the south of Jaffray also offers opportunities for fishing and hiking, while North Star Lake, Sand Lake, and Wapiti Lake have great recreation sites for camping. Other nearby recreation destinations include Rosen Lake, approximately five kilometers north, and Tie Lake Regional Park, which offers additional activities, such as family picnics, baseball games, swimming, and camping.
The Baynes Lake/Jaffray real estate market is also remarkable and diverse and offers a range of homes to suit different tastes and budgets. Whether you're looking for a cozy cottage or a spacious family home, properties in Baynes Lake/Jaffray have something for everyone. Typically, the Baynes Lake/Jaffray homes range from two to five bedrooms and one to four bathrooms, with square footage ranging from one thousand to five thousand square feet. Many of the homes in Baynes Lake are occupied only seasonally, but there are more full-time residents in the Jaffray area. If you would like more specific information about the available real estate in Baynes Lake/Jaffray, please contact us when it is convenient.
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