Pat’S Parking Space
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Slideouts Allowed -
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Generators Not Allowed -
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Barbecues Allowed -
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Lawnchairs Allowed -
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Pets Welcome
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Tow Vehicle Parking
Description
We have a large flat lot beside our duplex (unit D) located in a quiet village at the south end of Columbia Lake. Easy to access. No services available. Emergency wifi available on our deck🙂
House Rules
No generators please! Dogs must be leashed.
Access Road Conditions
Located directly off village street across from the ice arena. Easy access.
Tow Vehicle Parking Details
Open lot north of house. Easy access from street to a level parking area. We are in Unit D of the duplex at southend of the lot.
Tow vehicle parking on site. Fairly private location despite being off a main street. Garbage receptacle available on site.
Availability
We sometimes leave at the last minute to go camping ourselves, but feel free to give us a shout and see if we can accommodate you.
Location
Canal Flats, BC, Canada
Suggested Local Attractions
Fairmont Hot Springs, Columbia Lake, Lussier Hot Springs, hiking, fishing, and golf galore! There is local park/beach area/ and boat launch available in the village.
Your Host
Travelbug
20 References
19 Positive References
1 Neutral or Negative Reference
References for Pat’s Parking Space
prairie
Very Cordial Hosts in Canal Flats
Everything went smoothly at Pat's. At first Canal Flats looks a bit dated but after a couple of hours we felt right at home there. Very restful sleep in our camper. The only problem was we discovered a leak on our truck. Pat told us of a local service garage (Tim's). He diagnosed the problem (likely due to the terrible heat the day we arrived). Tim topped up our fluids and got us going in no time. Very friendly, helpful people. We hope to have a return visit. Thanks again to Pat and Greg for hosting us.
ellen
Pat’s Parking Space
Thank you so much to Pat for allowing us to over night at her parking space. And for noticing that we were incorrectly setting up next door! That is where we saw the deer browsing the next morning!!
And thanks so much for keeping us up to date with the forest fire report. Much appreciated!
As well thank you for the suggestions to visit Marble Canyon and Paint Pots on our trip southward - both unique locations! We also enjoyed the gelato in Invermere!
Hopefully the fires will be out soon and everyone can relax!
Cheers
Ellen
McBrides
L&G
Thanks Travelbug for your hospitality. We enjoyed your small town and will return.
lovemyvan
Peaceful Spot
This is a very quiet spot with great views and Pat is such a lovely person! They are very accommodating and helpful about the area and there is great coffee available at the nearby Cafe! I very much look forward to staying again soon!
Travelly
Great stay at Travelbug
Thanks for letting us boondock in your quiet peaceful yard with a beautiful view! We can highly recommend your place including the wonderful Viibrant Cafe almost across the street!
We are sorry to have missed you this morning, no one answered the door bell when we left but we appreciated your boondocker hospitality!
ontherogue
Easy Peasy
We arrived to find a very easy spot to pull into (and out of when we left). When our host got home, she greeted us warmly and told us about some natural hot springs nearby (Lassier). Our host was very accommodating and generous. We were not around much since we spent most of our time visiting Kootenay National Park. We would stay here again.
Depauw
Nice stay
Our stay at Pat's was a very nice experience. We stayed for 2 nights. Pat is the most friendly host. The beach is not far and it is the ideal place to visit Whiteswan Lake, one of our favourite on our trip throughout west Canada. The Lussier hotspring on our way to the lake was a winner, we got there at 7am, and were not the only early birds. We would come again if we have the possibility in the future.
Aljolove
Just perfect
Pat and Glen spot was located on our way between Glacier National Park and Banff National Park. Their parking is huge. Canal Flats is a quiet village (where many people speak French like us).
Pat was very helpful and refer us a free hot spring (Lussier Hot Spring) in the White Swan State Park nearby. That is why we stayed 2 nights. They also invited us for a chat on their patio. It was a very nice evening and experience. I recommand to everyone.
ASrPNW
Great level parking spot. Easily accessed.
Pat was EXCELLENT with communication. They had to leave before we arrived for a family engagement, but gave us all the information we needed to setup and stay.
The spot is walking distance to the town’s grocery store and close to the main highway.
I’d stay here again.
Thanks Pat!
ksrichards
A nice stay at Pat’s parking space
We had a great visit of Canal Flats, great beach, and enjoyed some great fireworks for Canada Day!
So welcoming and was a wonderful host!
This was our first Boondockers stay and we really enjoyed it!
So great and easy!!
Familytripn
Loved our spot
Very nice couple and very accommodating. Plenty of room for our trailer and around the corner from a grocery store. Highly recommend!
homewiththehoopers
Great spot
This spot was perfect location right in town. My boys enjoyed playing on the play set across the street!
beevees
Great host!
A great host - very understanding!
ednconnie
Overnight at Travelbug, Canal Flats, BC
Very adequate parking. Not much in town. Did find a nice little grocery store and fuel stop. Enjoyed seeing the Columbia River Source area. Again, not much there, but historical none the less.
Miicha
Nice place
We had a lot of space and a playground for the kids just across the street. Great host, would definitely stay again.