Sustainable Community Living in Kamloops
Invest and Live in a Beautiful, Award-Winning House

November 2021 Update:
Virtual Tour
Sunday, Nov 28 at 3:00pm PST
Join us for a virtual Zoom tour and conversation of this innovative housing project in Kamloops, BC. We have some openings for new members to join us! This is a great opportunity to check out our beautiful home and meet the birds. Registration is free.

What is RareBirds Housing Co-operative?

EQUITY HOUSING CO-OP

We have six equal shares in the full value of our property and house and share equally the other costs of living together. We are currently ten people, five chickens and one small dog!

INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY

Our inclusive community life includes consensus decision-making, circles practices, conflict resolution guidelines and respectful listening

ECO-FRIENDLY HOUSE

We live in a beautiful, eco-friendly 6,000 sq ft house with breathtaking views near downtown Kamloops and Thompson Rivers University.

An Equity Housing Co-operative  

  • Each shareholder owns 1/6th of the house and property
  • Each shareholder lives in one of the six member suites
  • Shareholders equitably share in the house expenses
  • The RareBirds welcome singles and couples of all ages and backgrounds who hold a set of values regarding mutual respect, sustainability and sharing of resources

Property FAQ

6,000 SQUARE FOOT HOUSE

Built in 2014, we have 6 large suites for shareholders, each with a bedroom, full bathroom, large closet, and sitting area. The house also includes an expansive common kitchen, dining and living room, pantry, laundry room, storage, guest bathrooms, multi-functional spaces, and guest spaces.

SUSTAINABLE LIVING

​With 27 solar panels, a solar hot water system, and a heat recovery ventilation system, our house and community are designed to lessen our environmental footprint. We have a large garden and are recognized by the Global Ecovillage Network as an eco-community project.

AWARD-WINNING HOUSE

The Canadian Home Builders awarded RareBirds with 3 Keystone Awards for Best Multi-Family Development, Best House Design, and the FortisBC Award for Building Energy Efficiency.

NEAR DOWNTOWN KAMLOOPS

Our beautiful house has breathtaking views of the Thompson River and is a 15 minute walk to downtown Kamloops and the Thompson Rivers University

Next Steps

If you are considering this opportunity to invest and live in the RareBirds Housing Co-operative, here are a few steps we recommend in helping you discern whether this opportunity is the best one for you:
  • Schedule a phone or video call to speak with us
  • Book a tour to see the house and property, and share an evening dinner (pandemic protocols are delaying this)
  • Eventually book a short-term stay in the house to experience the lifestyle