Palatial Riverfront Retreat
17727 Highway 16 East, Terrace, BC
- 6+2 BEDS
- 8+2 BATHS
- 8,973 sq.ft. Home
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- Palatial Riverfront Retreat
130 acres of secluded riverfront in the majestic “Great Bear Rainforest” within the pristine “Sacred Headwaters”
“Little Wolf” is an extraordinary sanctuary on a private peninsula on the world-famous
Skeena River in the heart of the Pacific coastal rainforest, one of the last intact
freshwater ecosystems on earth! Centrally located within Canada´s temperate
rainforest, the “Lungs of the Earth”, surrounded by glacial creeks and the Skeena River,
both water quality and air quality are having their highest purity! “Little Wolf” has an
unlimited source of crystal-clear drinking water. Featured on National Geographic,
Discovery Channel, History Channel, Bloomberg and Timber Kings with multiple
National and International awards, “Little Wolf” is a true jewel in the majestic “Great Bear
Rainforest within the pristine “Sacred Headwaters”. This exceptional property spans
130 acres (10 acres RC commercial and 120 acres R1), offering world-record trophy
salmon and steelhead fishing on several miles of private riverfront, with secluded sand-
beaches and enchanted pebble banks. The centrepiece, a magnificent wooden castle, a
marvel of craftsmanship, boasts 8 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, and an expansive
8,973 sq ft of luxurious living space. Designed by a sophisticated family of artists, this
architectural masterpiece showcases an artwork of characteristic and natural, old-
growth of red and yellow cedar logs. As you step through the intricately hand-carved front
door, you’ll be greeted by the stunning Brazilian Blue Azul granite slab and Black Galaxy
granite tile floors, complemented by a unique White Quartz pebble river running through
the halls, featuring a grand 11th-century Burgundy fireplace. Every detail in this home
reflects unparalleled European quality and artistic elegance, from high-end antique
furnishings, statuary marble baths, a commercial kitchen and gold granite buffets, air-
conditioning and heating, full service -private state power line extension, to flawless
construction. Ideal for the discerning family seeking a secluded, natural retreat,
organizations looking for an exclusive meeting place or as well as an exciting opportunity
for commercial use and expansion on RC zoning. “Little Wolf” is primely situated and
offers endless possibilities, from world-record trophy fishing and heli-skiing at your
doorstep, year-round tourism adventures, a hotel-resort, café and restaurant,
development, commercial or farm-use, to a spring with world-class quality bottled
water production! “Little Wolf” is accessible via a 1-hour 20-minute flight from Vancouver
International Airport, directly to Terrace, followed by a scenic 20-minute drive on the
“Yellowhead Highway”, one of the “Dream Routes of the World”, is directly connected to
the property. Discover the epitome of living in Super Natural British Columbia at “Little
Wolf”, where wilderness and luxury live in perfect harmony!
“Little Wolf”
It is one of the most exclusive luxury design hotels in Super Natural British Columbia.
The ideal base for an extensive wilderness adventure program and
one of the best destinations for fishing for salmon and steelhead in the world!
DISCOVERY CHANNEL-TIMBER KINGS:
“Little Wolf is one of the coolest and most challenging builds that we have ever done!”
“Little Wolf” is the first natural timber frame red and yellow cedar wood castle on earth
and belongs to the most unique wilderness hotels in the world. The giant log structure is
one of the world’s finest and most exceptional wooden buildings, as seen in
newspapers, magazines and on TV, presented on the National Geographic Channel, the
History Channel, ViaSat, Sky and the Discovery Channel, in more than 150 countries, as
as well as being an attraction, visited by curious travellers from all over the world!
The private peninsula of “Little Wolf” is a true natural paradise!
The riverfront, whispering, enchanted riffles, rushing rapids, secluded bays on natural
sand beaches and widespread pebble banks can be discovered! The secluded, private
peninsula is surrounded by the famous Skeena River, known as the best region for
salmon and steelhead fishing in the world, embedded in scenic, snow-capped mountains
ranges of the Rocky Mountains, nestled in the mystical, misty river valley, meadows full
of wildflowers and deep old-growth rainforest, with untouched rivers and creeks, and
turquoise glacial lakes, close to the Pacific Ocean.
“Little Wolf Resort”, the ideal base to explore Super Natural British Columbia!
“Little Wolf Resort” is a partners with the Canadian Tourism Council and the Supernatural
British Columbia – EXPLORE BC advertisement campaign! Its own internationally
distributed EXPLORE BC postcard is presenting “Little Wolf´s” secluded, private
peninsula!
Awards:
Four times in a row, “Little Wolf Resort” got recognized as “Best Business in Canada” in
2022, “Best Business in Canada” in 2023, “Best Business in Canada” in 2024 and “Best
Business in Canada” in 2025, in the second biggest country in the world! Furthermore,
“Little Wolf” is a MULTIPLE AWARD WINNER of the PRESTIGE AWARDS, being recognized
as “HOTEL OF THE YEAR IN CANADA 2020”, “HOTEL OF THE YEAR IN CANADA 2021”,
“HOTEL OF THE YEAR IN CANADA 2022”, “HOTEL OF THE YEAR IN CANADA 2023”!
In 2024, “Little Wolf” was recognized as “Best Wilderness Hotel of Canada” by the
Canadian Business Awards, as well as “Wilderness Resort of the Year 2025”.
Furthermore, “Little Wolf” got recognized as “Luxury Design Hotel of the Year” by the
Luxury Travel Guide Magazine, as well as winning the Global Awards, has been featured as
“Architecture Project of the Year”. Additionally, “Little Wolf” was recognized as “Best
Wilderness Hotel 2024 – Canada and “Architecture Project of the Year 2024 – Canada”
by the North American Business Awards. “Little Wolf” was also winning the Global
Business Awards, being recognized as “Most Outstanding Wilderness Hotel 2025”.
Additionally,
“Little Wolf” was recognized by the Global 100 Awards as “Best Wilderness
Hotel 2025 – Canada”
.
In 2025, “Little Wolf” was showcased on TV (Bloomberg-CTV News). Furthermore, in
In 2025, “Little Wolf” was presented in the Wall Street Journal (Skycrew Productions), the
Robb Report, as a title feature and cover story in HAVEN Lifestyles, as well as in the
National Post.
Furthermore, “Little Wolf” was recognized as “Best Wilderness Resort in Canada in
2025” and “CEO OF THE YEAR 2025” by the Global Business Leaders Magazine!
Additionally, “Little Wolf” was featured as one of the “BEST COMPANIES TO WATCH IN
2025” by the CEO-Vision Magazine.
“Little Wolf” trademark:
As a brand,
“Little Wolf” has successfully established an ideal value with unlimited
possibilities to expand. As “Little Wolf” is operating as a private estate, in combination
with commercial opportunities, the company can be excluded from the sale, so that the
listing price will be adjusted and negotiated accordingly!
17727 Highway 16 East, Terrace, British Columbia, V8G 0A8 Canada
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Request NowThe private peninsula of “Little Wolf” is a true natural paradise!
The riverfront, whispering, enchanted riffles, rushing rapids, secluded bays on natural sand beaches and widespread pebble banks, can be discovered! The famous Skeena River surrounds the secluded, private peninsula, known as the best region for Salmon- and Steelhead-Fishing in the world, embedded in scenic, snow-capped mountain ranges of the Rocky Mountains, nestled in the mystical, misty river valley, meadows full of wildflowers and deep old-growth-rainforest, with untouched rivers and creeks and turquoise glacial lakes, close to the Pacific Ocean.
The primal destination is Canada´s West Coast Capital, the City of Vancouver, followed by a one-hour domestic flight from Vancouver International Airport to Kitimat/Terrace, the principal region for salmon- and steelhead-fishing in the world! A short drive, on one of the “Dream Routes of the World”, the Yellowhead Highway, leads directly to the nature paradise “Little Wolf”.
DISCOVERY CHANNEL-TIMBER KINGS:
“Little Wolf” is one of the coolest and most challenging builds that we have ever done!
“Little Wolf” is the first natural timber frame red and yellow cedar wood castle on earth and belongs to the most unique wilderness hotels in the world. The giant log structure is one of the world’s finest and most exceptional wooden buildings, as seen in newspapers, magazines and on TV, presented on the National Geographic Channel, the History Channel, ViaSat, Sky and the Discovery Channel, in more than 150 countries, as well as being an attraction, visited by curious travelers from all over the world!
“LITTLE WOLF RESORT ”, is the ideal base to explore Super Natural British Columbia!
Canadian Business Review Board – Winner - Best Business in Canada 2022
Canadian Business Review Board – Winner - Best Business in Canada 2023
Canadian Business Review Board – Winner - Best Business in Canada 2024
Canadian Business Review Board – Winner - Best Business in Canada 2025
Canada Prestige Awards – Winner - Hotel of the Year 2020
Canada Prestige Awards – Winner - Hotel of the Year 2021
Canada Prestige Awards – Winner - Hotel of the Year 2022
Canada Prestige Awards – Winner - Hotel of the Year 2023
Canadian Business Awards – Winner - Best Wilderness Hotel 2024
Luxury Travel Guide Magazine – Winner - Luxury Design Hotel of the Year 2024/2025
Global Awards – Winner - Architecture Project of the Year 2024/2025
North America Business Awards – Winner - Architecture Project of the Year 2024
North America Business Awards – Winner - Best Wilderness Hotel 2024
“Little Wolf Resort” is partners with the Canadian Tourism Council, the Supernatural British Columbia Advertisement Campaign (EXPLORE BC), as well as being partners with the Northern British Columbian Tourism Council.
Architectural Design:
“Little Wolf” is built from giant Western Red Cedar logs which show character and beauty. Every tree is a rare jewel of the forest and has been carefully harvested and selected. The design of Little Wolf Resort combines luxurious elegance and pure natural beauty. The marvelous entrance features three giant twisted Red Cedar trees. The trees were twisting, so that they were more stable against the wind. The fourth big tree of the entrance grew perfectly straight. It is called “The Big Carrot”. The big straight tree is considered to be the most valued kind of tree in the wood industry. Combining the three twisted trees with the big straight tree gave us the idea to call the combination “The Twisted Carrot Entrance”. Furthermore, the entrance features a twisted arch blending into the twisted look of the main supporting logs, holding a very special and unique, one-of-a-kind, mighty giant Red Cedar burl that is over 1000 years old. The mighty, naturally grown and over 1000-year-old giant Red Cedar burl is one of the principal design elements of “Little Wolf”. Burls are very rare to find. Specifically giant Red Cedar burls can grow to immense sizes. Burls can grow new trees, filled with small knots from dormant buds. The figured, dense and resistant wood-grain of these burls is highly prized for its beauty and rarity! Ornamental Yellow Cedar burls in the dormer gables, as well as a giant Red Cedar log above the balcony with multiple smaller burls are blending into the compilation. Two giant and very characteristic multi-coloured Red Cedar pillars in the entrance hall of “Little Wolf” are connecting the entrance hall with the big living room and are also supporting the upper living section. There one was combining dark Cedar trees in the upper loft with the two big giant bright Cedar pillars in the entrance hall as a huge bottom end, making it look as one big tree with multiple colourful variations of the wood being used in this compilation. The living room features a unique hanging truss with a hanging flared tree. Giant flared ends in the wall system of the living room are framing in the impressive medieval Burgundian stone castle fireplace from the 11th century. An impressive selection of flared ends supporting the upper living section is leading all the way from the bar area through the living room into the generous dining and buffet area. A white and blue Brazilian Azul granite slab with white quartz veins is reflecting the “Sacred Headwaters”, connected to a white quartz pebble river, running through the main hall of “Little Wolf”. “Little Wolf´s” main hall is a central gathering point for banquets, weddings and guest-activities. It features an entrance area, front desk and reception hall, a cozy living area with a medieval stone castle fireplace, the “Steamboat Anchor Bar”, a luxurious dining area with panoramic windows and a spectacular view over the surrounding snow-covered mountains, including two separate buffet sections, as well as multiple outside sitting and outside dining areas. A huge, forked owl tree with a formerly abandoned owl´s nest within the top end of the tree, including a real looking owl carving, is supporting the staircase to the upper living section. With its branches leading all over the staircase it feels like walking through the rainforest. The figure-wood and the woodgrain used for the design of “Little Wolf” is very special and unique. Every section of the building is featuring characteristic Red Cedar posts, a Giant Red Cedar burl, as well as ornamental Yellow Cedar burl king posts in the dormer gables and Yellow Bamboo Cedar roof rafters all over the building. A breezeway with a giant port cochere consisting of several characteristic burl posts and an eagle head carving in the gable is leading to the guesthouse and to the riverfront of “Little Wolf”. The guesthouse is featuring solid log walls, a variation of flared ends, a giant deck around the building and a balcony system, as well as a unique forked king post with a real looking wooden eagle carving on top.
As we stand in front of “Little Wolf” and are taking a look at the marvelous entrance, compiled out of burls and mighty twisted logs, we are realizing their character, as a creation of extraordinary beauty.
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