Guidebook to Owl Ridge Lodge
Neighbourhood
You will quickly notice that many of the neighbours have farm animals. Something to be aware of if you bring your pet and they are not accustomed to seeing horses and lamas. You might even see people riding horses down the street so just something to be aware of. The neighbourhood is very sensitive to speeding vehicles. When coming and going please do not drive more than 50km if you need to and when you see people, dogs or horses walking please slow right down to 30km for everyone safety.
Wildlife
We are in bear country. In the spring to fall the likelihood of seeing a bear is high. They will not bother you and generally do not care about you. Never approach a bear and certainly not one with cubs. If you encounter a bear remember these tips:
- DO NOT RUN. Bears have an instinct to chase so if you run there’s a good chance they will run after you.
- Do not turn you back on a bear. Slowly walk away backwards.
- Make noise, clap your hands.
- Put your arms in the air to make yourself look large.
- Do not feed the bears or leave any food outside overnight.
*We have provided a bear bell and bear spray for you to take on the forest trails. We always carry our bear spray to be safe although we have never had to use it.
We are in the mountains and forest so the other types of wildlife living in the area are grouse (their wings always startle me as they fly away), coyotes, cougars and lots of owls, hence the name Owl Ridge! You will hear owls at night if you’re lying in bed wondering what all that hoot hoot hoot hooooot is outside it’s the owls.
Owl Ridge Road
Owl Ridge RoadYou will quickly notice that many of the neighbours have farm animals. Something to be aware of if you bring your pet and they are not accustomed to seeing horses and lamas. You might even see people riding horses down the street so just something to be aware of. The neighbourhood is very sensitive to speeding vehicles. When coming and going please do not drive more than 50km if you need to and when you see people, dogs or horses walking please slow right down to 30km for everyone safety.
Wildlife
We are in bear country. In the spring to fall the likelihood of seeing a bear is high. They will not bother you and generally do not care about you. Never approach a bear and certainly not one with cubs. If you encounter a bear remember these tips:
- DO NOT RUN. Bears have an instinct to chase so if you run there’s a good chance they will run after you.
- Do not turn you back on a bear. Slowly walk away backwards.
- Make noise, clap your hands.
- Put your arms in the air to make yourself look large.
- Do not feed the bears or leave any food outside overnight.
*We have provided a bear bell and bear spray for you to take on the forest trails. We always carry our bear spray to be safe although we have never had to use it.
We are in the mountains and forest so the other types of wildlife living in the area are grouse (their wings always startle me as they fly away), coyotes, cougars and lots of owls, hence the name Owl Ridge! You will hear owls at night if you’re lying in bed wondering what all that hoot hoot hoot hooooot is outside it’s the owls.
City/town information
This beautiful custom built home sits on a sunny 5 acres in the Owl Ridge subdivision with a view of the incredible Mount Currie. It’s located just 15m minutes from Pemberton and 40 minutes from Whistler. Our favourite feature about this property is that it’s secluded and private from the rest of the neighbourhood, which is already remote in and of itself.
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Pemberton
This beautiful custom built home sits on a sunny 5 acres in the Owl Ridge subdivision with a view of the incredible Mount Currie. It’s located just 15m minutes from Pemberton and 40 minutes from Whistler. Our favourite feature about this property is that it’s secluded and private from the rest of the neighbourhood, which is already remote in and of itself.
Sightseeing
Lillooet Lake – 25 min driving, enter Strawberry Point in Google Maps. There are camping spots but also lake access with a beach if you want to go for the day. It will be busy on weekends but the lake is beautiful and the views are just incredible.
Lillooet Lake
Lillooet Lake – 25 min driving, enter Strawberry Point in Google Maps. There are camping spots but also lake access with a beach if you want to go for the day. It will be busy on weekends but the lake is beautiful and the views are just incredible.
One Mile Lake – 15min driving, it’s the first lake you see as you drove into Pemberton on your right hand side. Heading south it will now be on your left. You can walk all the way around the lake it and there’s a dog beach on the far end.
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One Mile Lake Park
7262 BC-99One Mile Lake – 15min driving, it’s the first lake you see as you drove into Pemberton on your right hand side. Heading south it will now be on your left. You can walk all the way around the lake it and there’s a dog beach on the far end.
Narin Falls – 15 min driving, heading south it will be on your left just after One Mile Lake. There’s a nice walk along the Green River and then you reach the falls at the end of the hike.
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네언 폭포
Narin Falls – 15 min driving, heading south it will be on your left just after One Mile Lake. There’s a nice walk along the Green River and then you reach the falls at the end of the hike.
Mosquito Lake – 15 min driving. It’s difficult to describe so just enter into Google Maps on your phone. You can walk all the way around it and there are a couple docks with 1 other swimming access point. Bring a floaty, a picnic and drinks, whatever you want. If you go during May – June when the mosquitos have hatched make sure you have bug spray or you will get eaten alive.
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Mosquito Lake
Mosquito Lake – 15 min driving. It’s difficult to describe so just enter into Google Maps on your phone. You can walk all the way around it and there are a couple docks with 1 other swimming access point. Bring a floaty, a picnic and drinks, whatever you want. If you go during May – June when the mosquitos have hatched make sure you have bug spray or you will get eaten alive.
Birkenhead River – 5 min driving, 20min walking. The most obvious access point is right at the beginning of the subdivision.
Birkenhead River Road
Birkenhead River RoadBirkenhead River – 5 min driving, 20min walking. The most obvious access point is right at the beginning of the subdivision.
Food scene
Has deep roots in the Pemberton community located downtown. They have a large menu with pub style food; pizza, burgers, salads, sandwiches and the best poutine in town.
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The Pony
1392 Pemberton Portage RdHas deep roots in the Pemberton community located downtown. They have a large menu with pub style food; pizza, burgers, salads, sandwiches and the best poutine in town.
Open daily with indoor/outdoor seating plus take out options. A popular restaurant among locals for hearty beef, chicken, veggie burgers, salads, sides.
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Mile One Eating House
7330 Arbutus StOpen daily with indoor/outdoor seating plus take out options. A popular restaurant among locals for hearty beef, chicken, veggie burgers, salads, sides.
Pick up only, arguably the best pizza ever depending on your preferred style of Za.
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Backcountry Pizza
1436 Pemberton Portage RdPick up only, arguably the best pizza ever depending on your preferred style of Za.
Classic greasy spoon. Good for breakfast mainly. Also our favorite place to get ice cream and waffle cones in the summer.
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Grimm's Gourmet & Deli Ltd & Brooklyn's Pizza
106-7433 Frontier StClassic greasy spoon. Good for breakfast mainly. Also our favorite place to get ice cream and waffle cones in the summer.
The Beer Farmers
8324 Pemberton Meadows RdCraft beer, dog friendly, farm atmosphere - what more do you need?
10min drive. You-pick strawberries, raspberries and blueberries when in season. They have farm animals and a cute café for coffees, pastries, pies and of course local produce. Excellent to wander around on a nice day.
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North Arm Farm
1888 BC-9910min drive. You-pick strawberries, raspberries and blueberries when in season. They have farm animals and a cute café for coffees, pastries, pies and of course local produce. Excellent to wander around on a nice day.