301 Acre Regenerative Wellness Community
A living model for health, resilience, and abundance on Vancouver Island
DISCOVER A NEW KIND OF COMMUNITY
Elk Ridge is a thoughtfully designed 301-acre master-planned community in beautiful Cowichan Valley on southern Vancouver Island, in the historical site of Paldi, BC, surrounded by forests, trails, and natural creeks — just minutes from Duncan city and within easy reach of Vancouver Island’s city hubs.
Elk Ridge is more than a development — it’s a community of like-minded families who share a vision of living with security, abundance, optimized health and preparedness.
We are building a place where neighbors know each other, resources are shared, and every system — from food and water to energy and wellness — is designed to provide lasting resilience no matter what the future brings.
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Our Community Principles
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Security: Reliable water, renewable energy, and safe spaces for families.
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Abundance: Permaculture food systems, regenerative gardens, and local trade networks producing more every year.
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Preparedness: Health Homes and infrastructure designed for resilience and optimization, ensuring Elk Ridge thrives in good times and hard times alike.
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Connection: A supportive, like-minded community where traditional family values are shared and neighbors look out for one another.
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At Elk Ridge, we’re creating more than homes — we’re creating a new way of living, rooted in true security, strength, trust, and purpose.
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Elk Ridge is the first community built on the Worthy Communities framework - 8 guiding pillars that blend health, sustainability, innovation, and a nature focused lifestyle.
From Health Homes to regenerative food and energy systems, every detail is designed for a healthier, future ready way of living.
The Worthy Difference
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Welcome To Elk Ridge Community
​Elk Ridge is a 301-acre master-planned community in Paldi, BC, offering over 1,000 future homes, 4 parks including Zen Park, and miles of connected trails and creeks. Phase 1 begins with 13 - 5 acre parcels, 103 single-family lots and 5 commercial parcels, designed to blend West Coast living with advanced wellness and regenerative systems. With its own licensed water and sewer utility — the only one of its kind in the Cowichan Valley — Elk Ridge is positioned as a model for the region’s future growth.
Our Homes
At Elk Ridge, our community is being built by award-winning home builders, bringing craftsmanship and design excellence to every residence. A wide variety of floor plans will be made available soon— from affordable family homes to luxury custom estates — ensuring there’s a perfect fit for every lifestyle and stage of life.
Looking ahead, Elk Ridge will also be the showcase for Worthy Health Homes™, integrating our proprietary wellness technologies in air, water, lighting, and energy systems. These innovations are designed to create healthier, more sustainable living environments and set a new standard for community living on Vancouver Island.
Community & Lifestyle
Life at Elk Ridge is about connection, wellness, and play. Explore four community parks, miles of trails, and the central Sportsplex with fitness, yoga, and recreation. Restore in the community sauna and cold plunge, or unwind at the future Elk Ridge Rainforest Resort — a destination for wellness and relaxation in the heart of the Cowichan Valley.
In Collaboration with Cowichan Tribes
For over 10 years, Elk Ridge has been shaped in collaboration with the Cowichan Tribes . Guided by their traditions of land & water stewardship, this community is rooted in respect & a commitment to a regenerative future.
Education & Family Learning
For families seeking alternatives to conventional education, Elk Ridge fosters a supportive environment for a Montessori-inspired homeschooling program — designed to integrate nature, community, and personalized learning. For those who prefer, the Cowichan Valley also offers a wide range of public and private schools close by, giving families true choice in how their children learn.
Health & Wellness
Elk Ridge is seeking to partner with leading private and holistic healthcare providers to bring advanced, naturopathic, and concierge care directly into the community. Just minutes away, the new $1.44-billion Cowichan District Hospital will provide state-of-the-art emergency, surgical, and diagnostic services for the region
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Phase 1-A Executive Acreage Lots
Phase 1A at Elk Ridge features 13 exclusive 5-acre estate lots — the only executive-sized properties in the community. With 4 already pre-sold, these rare lots are reserved for our founding members who want space, privacy, and the prestige of living on the largest homesites Elk Ridge will ever offer. Surrounded by forest, trails, and the natural beauty of Paldi, these acreages set the stage for legacy homes built to last for generations
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Phase 1-B at
Elk Ridge
The journey begins with Phase One — 103 single-family lots - 9000 ft2 to 12,000 ft2 - allowing 2 residences. Also included 5 commercial parcels, available now with just a 10% deposit on land & 10% on homes. Nestled within parks, trails, and community spaces, this first release offers families the chance to be among the founding residents of the Cowichan Valley’s most innovative master-planned community
Paldi Heritage
Elk Ridge is located at the historic site of Paldi B.C. — the first multicultural community in Canada. Founded in the early 1900s, Paldi became a place where people of diverse cultures lived, worked, and thrived together in unity and self-sufficiency. Today, Elk Ridge honors that legacy of resilience and shared purpose, carrying it forward with a vision of sustainability, health, and community for future generations.
Life in the Cowichan Valley
Elk Ridge is surrounded by the best of Vancouver Island living. Within minutes you’ll find award-winning wineries, rivers and lakes, world-class mountain biking, and some of the Island’s top golf courses. Explore Cowichan Lake, paddle winding rivers, or enjoy the Cowichan Motorsports Circuit. Trails connect directly from Elk Ridge into ATV-friendly routes and endless hiking, making outdoor adventure part of everyday life.
Pathways to Ownership
Elk Ridge offers creative ways for families and entrepreneurs to become part of the community. Beyond traditional financing, Worthy Communities provides flexible options designed to make ownership more accessible — including in house fiancing option OAC, contribution equity programs, and even the ability to invest using digital assets like cryptocurrency.
Faith & Community
For those who value faith as part of their lifestyle, Elk Ridge is located just five minutes from Oasis City Church — a vibrant local Christian community. Our long-term vision is to support programs rooted in compassion and care, from wellness and training to family support and humanitarian initiatives, building lasting impact while preserving community strength and integrity
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A Living Legacy
The Paldi Sikh Temple, founded in 1919 and rebuilt in 1959, is the last standing landmark of the historic mill town of Paldi. Once a thriving multicultural community of Sikh, Japanese, Chinese, and European families, the temple remains a symbol of resilience, inclusion, and unity. Today, it anchors Paldi’s heritage and inspires Elk Ridge’s vision of renewal.
OUR COLLABORTIVE PARTNERS
Elk Ridge is built with trusted partners and welcomes all who share our vision for optimized health, self-sustainability, and a truly empowered community
