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FORT ST. JOHN, BC , June 12, 2024 /CNW/ - Assembling 36 contiguous quarters of land, and then transforming it into expansive prime farm and ranch land with no internal public roads on the upper plateau above the mighty Peace River , was the vision of Fred Barr , owner of High Barr Plateau. As a young boy, Fred had heard the saying, "You cannot make a silk purse out of a sow's ear".

After years of searching, Fred found his sought-after grouping of quality well-drained land with a history of producing big timber between Hudson Hope and Fort St. John in northern B.C.

This massive assemblage of arable land now sits as a gigantic 5,665-acre block, ready for a new owner to step forward and put the finishing touches on the prior owner's dream. Although Fred's passion was cattle, the die has yet to be cast for High Barr Plateau, allowing its new owner to brand it either a world class foothills ranch or a state-of-the-art grain farming operation. The main gateway off Farrell Creek Road is marked by a large three-beam archway, waiting to be adorned with signage to announce the property's title.

Access is by way of the paved Farrell Creek Road bordering the west perimeter of the property. A grass airstrip is located south of the yard site. Situated on the leeward side of the Rocky Mountains just minutes from Williston Lake , the largest lake in British Columbia , the surrounding area offers unparalleled rugged natural beauty.

In May, snow-capped mountains overlook .