Hey, investors! Which bear would you prefer as an investment vehicle?

That angry bear that has left grisly claw marks on your stock portfolio, or a placid bear country condominium at beautiful Radium, B.C.?

Savvy investors have been finding real estate as the easy answer to that question.

And when you invest in world-class recreational properties like The Peaks, nestled in the heart of the Rockies at Radium, where housing prices have soared 21 per cent in the past two years, it’s much more than a prudent investment.

The Peaks is nestled in the heart of the Rockies at Radium, B.C., only three hours from Calgary.

It’s also a lifestyle choice.

An investment in The Peaks is an investment in quality time with your family and a healthy lifestyle.

Oh, sure, those Enron shares may be interesting wallpaper, but The Peaks is a pure sleep-at-night investment – literally.

It's also an eye-opening play-in-day investment with world-class skiing and golf and numerous other recreational adventures practically on your doorstep.

Radium and its breathtaking terrain is an easy three-hour drive from Calgary and, once you're nestled into The Peaks, you're in the midst of a recreational hub.

Class and comfort are the hallmarks of the interior design and finishings.

You’re only 10 minutes from Lake Windermere and its beaches and water sports.

You’re walking distance from a relaxing soak in the world-famous Radium Hot Springs pools.

You’re only 20 minutes from the wonders of the Panorama Resort and its world-class skiing and snowboarding facilities.

And you’re only 20 minutes from Panorama's gorgeous Greywolf Golf Resort.

The area is also a haven for hikers, bikers, swimmers, wind surfers, water skiers, trail riders, snowmobilers, ice fishermen, back-country skiers and snowshoers.



The Peaks is an intriguing development managed by the Instautor Group that features three buildings – The Poplar, The Birch and The Willow.

Pre-sales of The Willow’s two- and three-bedroom condos have begun, with occupation by next Spring. They range in price from $129,700 to $196,700 (including GST). Square footage varies from 821 sq. ft. to 1,697 sq. ft.

Features of the new Willow condos include gas fireplaces, tile accents and upgraded maple kitchens. Purchasers can still select paint, countertop and carpet colours.

The outdoor pool, children’s playground and amenities building, just weeks away from completion, will make summer a bit cooler, while a hot tub will be great for cool winter nights.

There are three units left among the two- and three-bedroom condos in The Poplars, ranging in price from $130,700 to $164,700 (including GST).

The condos have all the luxurious and convenient features you would expect in a world-class facility including breakfast bars in the kitchens, seven snow-white appliances, Swedish global lighting, dining-room chandeliers, private balconies and a picturesque view of the Columbia Valley.

The Instautor Group also lets their customers personalize their homes with custom features.

Other features include low-maintenance exteriors, heated underground parking, ample secure storage and paved walking paths.

But the beauty of the condos is not just being there – it’s what they can do for you when you’re not there. This is an investment that pays you back.

Instautor is affiliated with Valley Ridge Property Management Inc., a rental property management company owned and operated by one of the purchasers at The Peaks. You can use their services to rent out your condo, or rent it out using your own resources.

So, if you're feeling a little bearish about the returns you're getting on your investments in RRSPs, GICs, mutual funds and stocks, check out The Peaks in the valley as an investment you and your family can use.

A condo in Radium is the perfect way to balance your portfolio and balance your life.

Call 1-866-272-7126 or view The Peaks at www.thepeaks.ca