Whether you're looking to rent or buy a home, read on to find out more about finding housing, as well as practical info like utility, water, garbage and recycling info for residents.
| Resource | About |
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| Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) | Step-by-step guide to buying a home in Canada. |
| Multiple Listing Service (MLS) | Professional online real estate listings, connect with a real estate agent of your choice to arrange a viewing. |
Finding a rental can de done in a variety of ways: through a property manager, using online ads, social media, or even word of mouth.
It is important to take caution to avoid scams and fraud with any listing, especially if you haven't seen it in person.
| Resource | About |
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| Residential Tenancy in BC | Tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities. |
| Dakelh & Quesnel Community Housing Society | Provides safe, secure and affordable housing to all, including marginalized individuals of First Nations, Metis and Inuit Ancestry and the wider community in the Quesnel area including low to moderate income families, individuals, elders, seniors, person with barriers and/or persons with different abilities. Owns and operates many rental homes as well as Kikihnaw apartments, Milestone Manor, Silver Manor and the Stepping Stone building. |
| North Cariboo Realty | Many rentals are professionally managed by North Cariboo Realty, visit their website or the office to fill in a rental application form. |
| Online listings | Rentals and homes for sale can also be found online on platforms such as Kijiji and Facebook Marketplace as well as these local Facebook groups: Quesnel and Area Rentals Quesnel Homes for Sale and Rent |
Healthcare professionals may receive additional support with finding accommodation through the Healthcare Recruitment Program.
| Utility | About |
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| Power | Electricity in Quesnel is provided by BC Hydro. |
| Gas | Natural gas is provided by Fortis BC. Most homes in Quesnel are heated by natural gas or electricity. When considering renting or purchasing a home, ask about typical heating costs so you know how much heating will cost in advance. Costs will be higher during winter months. |
| Wood Heat & Pellet Stoves | Wood heat and wood pellet stoves are popular forms of primary and secondary heating. When considering a home with woodburning heat, it is important to understand safe usage of a woodburning appliance and any additional insurance costs and annual WETT inspection and cleaning. For more information, discuss with your insurance broker. Get information about health impacts of wood smoke and how to burn wood safely and efficiently here. |
| Water & Sewer | Water and sewer services vary inside City limits and within the Cariboo Regional District. The City also has a bulk water station. |
Bears do live in and around Quesnel. When garbage is left unsecured, bears can become conditioned to relying on garbage as a food source, which leads to conflict between bears and humans. To reduce bear conflict:
Did you know? There is a bylaw that garbage can only be placed out for collection on pick up day between 4 and 8 am.
Garbage is picked up bi-weekly in the City of Quesnel.
Can't wait til garbage day? Drop off waste and recycling at the landfill.
Curbside recycling is available in the City of Quesnel.