introducing the 2026 south point crew!
Camp Hosts - Deb and Rob
Camp Hosts - Joanne and Ken
Camp Hosts - Joanne and Ken
These two first visited and camped at THIS resort in 2002 and loved Canim Lake! They returned year-after-year for more than 15 years with their children and eventually their grandchildren. Presently living in the Lower Mainland they are both retired and love the outdoors and traveling.
"We are excited to have the privilege of spending extended time at Canim Lake in Site 17!"
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Camp Hosts - Joanne and Ken
Camp Hosts - Joanne and Ken
Camp Hosts - Joanne and Ken
We are very excited to have Joanne and Ken joining us in 2026 as Camp Hosts!
You will know Joanne as one of our amazing Yoga Instructors from our annual Canim Lake Yoga Retreat. Ken enjoys coming to the Cariboo they are both excited to spend their first summer at Canim Lake. Ken is an avid golfer, so on days off, you can expect to see him at the 108 course!
Leanne & Bear - Owners
Roxy - Resort Security
Roxy - Resort Security
Leanne and Bear have been coming to the Cariboo together for 20 years and made the move up here full time in 2019. Since then they have put in extensive upgrades and built the resort into a special experience in the Cariboo. Together Leanne and Bear oversee resort happenings and are very involved. They have enjoyed getting to know all the
Leanne and Bear have been coming to the Cariboo together for 20 years and made the move up here full time in 2019. Since then they have put in extensive upgrades and built the resort into a special experience in the Cariboo. Together Leanne and Bear oversee resort happenings and are very involved. They have enjoyed getting to know all the guests and look forward to expanding the business and operations in the future. South Point Resort is their home and Canim Lake is a very special place for them both.
Roxy - Resort Security
Roxy - Resort Security
Roxy - Resort Security
Roxy has spent her entire life on Canim Lake and loves the water, boating and humans. She will make sure other dogs are on-leash as she can not handle it any other way. She also ensures all squirrels are managed appropriately throughout the grounds.
Thanks to our housekeeping staff!
We will be working with Dream Team Cleaning again this year!
With quick turnovers and tons of linens and rooms to clean, we can't thank this crew enough for all the work they do. This is very capable and professional team, and we are happy to have them with us again for another season.
Interested in camp hosting with us?
Retired or Semi-Retired? Have a Trailer/RV? Want to live at Canim Lake for 5 months a year? Join the South Point Resort Family! We are looking for 1 or 2 additional sets of camp hosts to add to our team for 2026! We're starting the recruitment process now.
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
- A full hookup space at the lake from May to October in exchange for help at the resort (one week on / one week off). Site has 30 amp power, water and sewer.
- Free premium WIFI and utilities.
- Access to laundry facilities for personal use.
- Access to our water rentals/boat rentals.
- We are flexible on schedule options and open to discussions. Additional paid hours might be available depending.
LOOKING FOR A COUPLE WITH A COMBINATION OF SKILLS:
- Handy and able to do minor repairs. Experience with power tools and lawn equipment. Knowledge of plumbing and construction an asset.
- Tech-Savvy enough to help in the office. Do check-ins/check-outs on the computer. Answer phones.
- Help with resort laundry.
- In good physical condition to help with frequent lawn care and cleaning.
- Friendly and personable.
- Self-motivated and ready to help when needed.
- Looking for some lake life!
Things to Note:
- We do not allow marijuana on the property.
- Trailer has to be in good visual shape.
- Reference checks and criminal background checks are required.
Please email Leanne at southpointresort@gmail.com if you are interested in learning more about the opportunity for next year. Thank you!
PROMOTING RYKER'S ROUND UP CHARITY!
On July 20, 2022 - we lost Ryker.
For those of you that knew him, you know he was an incredibly special cattle dog to us. He was the resort greeter who absolutely loved Canim Lake and everything about the Cariboo. In honour of his memory, we are creating a South Point Resort Fundraiser to raise money for the SPCA in the Cariboo region of BC. We are calling it Ryker's Round-Up - in an effort to gather the troops and help raise money for other animals looking for their forever home or needing proper medical treatments.
The main efforts will be in July each year, but it will be open year-round.
Thanks for your support! We miss you Ryker.
- Leanne & Bear Sallenback (and his little sister, Roxy).
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From Corporate to Cariboo - Leanne's NEW book
Available on Amazon, Kindle and more.
In 2018, Leanne and Bear sold their house, quit their jobs, and headed north to British Columbia’s Cariboo region to pursue a life running a rustic resort. They traded in big salaries and stability for an adventure-filled life full of freedom and hard work. They say the first five years in business are the toughest, and that couldn’t be more true. A pandemic, wildfires, floods, unexpected renovations, and countless challenges tested their resolve.
But through it all, they poured their blood, sweat, and tears into their venture—finding plenty of laughs along the way. It’s their story of taking a leap into the unknown and redefining success on their own terms.
From Corporate to Cariboo is a lesson in taking risks, dreaming big, trusting your intuition, and living a life that feels authentic to you.
