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8100 Forbidden Plateau Road
Courtenay · Other
- Beds
- 18
- Baths
- 20
- Sqft
- 13,518
- Built
- 2006
Listed by Engel & Volkers Vancouver Island North · MLS® 1043253
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Escape to a private mountain paradise at this stunning luxury resort bordering Strathcona Park. Spanning more than 14 pristine acres, the estate commands breathtaking panoramic views across the Georgia Strait to the Coast Mountain Range, offering exceptional privacy and natural beauty. At the heart of the property is an impressive post and beam lodge with nearly 10,000 square feet of timeless mountain architecture. Featuring 12 guest bedrooms and 16 bathrooms, the lodge is anchored by a dramatic great room with a soaring stone wood-burning fireplace and walls of windows that frame the spectacular scenery. A chef inspired gourmet kitchen, fitness room, steam room, and mountainside hot tub create the perfect setting to unwind after a day of hiking, skiing, or mountain biking. A separate 3,000 square foot residence offers five bedrooms and three bathrooms, while a detached three car garage with caretaker's suite provides added flexibility for staff or guests. Whether envisioned as a boutique luxury resort, wellness retreat, corporate getaway, or exceptional private estate, this remarkable property offers a rare blend of luxury, adventure, and tranquillity in one of British Columbia's most breathtaking settings.
Home facts
- Bedrooms
- 18
- Bathrooms
- 20 full
- Interior
- 13,518 sq ft
- Year built
- 2006
- Parking
- 3
- Property type
- Other
- Garage
- Yes
- Fireplaces
- 3
- Area
- Courtenay West
- Listed
- July 16, 2026
- Structure
- Other
- PID
- 000-120-456
- Common interest
- Freehold
Highlights
- Mountain view
- Gym
- Hot tub
- Steam room
- Fireplace
Features and inclusions
- Heating
- Electric, Other
- Cooling
- None
- Parking
- Detached Garage, Garage
- Lot
- Acreage, Hillside, Private setting, Wooded area, Other
Rooms and building
- Water
- Zoning
- Commercial
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Monthly and upfront costs
Uses the posted 5-year rate (5.19%), 20% down and a 25-year amortization.
Monthly ownership costs
- Principal and interest
- $25,832
- Property tax
- $1,592/mo
- Home insurance
- $150/mo
- Estimated monthly total
- $27,573
Purchase snapshot
- List price
- $5,450,000
- Down payment
- $1,090,000 (20%)
- Estimated mortgage
- $4,360,000
Estimates only. They leave out utilities, upkeep and closing costs.
Borrowing costs
What money costs right now
The rates behind any payment estimate on this page.
- Prime rate
- 4.45%
- Variable mortgages are quoted against this.
- 5 year bond yield
- 3.68%
- Fixed mortgage pricing follows this.
- Policy rate
- 2.25%
- Set by the Bank of Canada.
These are benchmark rates, not mortgage quotes. Your rate depends on the lender, the term, and your file.
Source: Bank of Canada. As of 2026-09-29
Property tax
What the tax bill looks like
Municipal, regional, hospital and school rates combined.
- Estimated annual tax
- $29,477
- At 5.4086 per $1,000 of assessed value.
Estimated by applying the municipal rate to the asking price. Your actual bill is based on the BC Assessment value, which is set separately and usually differs from the sale price. Home owner grants are not included.
Source: Province of British Columbia, Local Government Statistics Schedule 702, 2026. As of 2026-01-01
Neighbourhood
Estimated travel times. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Climate
What the weather is like in Courtenay
Ten year average, 2016–2025.
- Average temperature
- 10.7°C
- Daily mean across the year.
- Yearly precipitation
- 1,152 mm
- On the drier side for BC.
- Yearly snowfall
- 48 cm
- Expect real winters.
- Bright sunshine
- 1,926 h
- Hours of sun a year, 1981–2010 average.
Averaged from the last ten complete years of Environment Canada observations at the nearest principal station, so it reflects the climate as it is now rather than a thirty year normal. Bright sunshine is the exception: it is no longer measured at these stations, so that figure is the long term average.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, monthly climate summaries
Land and hazards
What the maps say about this land
Provincial designations and mapped natural hazards at this location.
- Wildfire interface
- Low risk
- In a mapped wildland-urban interface zone. Affects insurance and FireSmart requirements.
Based on where this point falls in provincial map layers, not a site survey or a formal hazard assessment. Confirm with the municipality, a professional, and your insurer before relying on it.
Source: BC Geographic Warehouse (Agricultural Land Commission, BC Wildfire Service)
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