Wells Gray, BC — Canada's first Smart Village
Est. 2019 · Phase 1 operational
The future
of human
living.
A membership network of villages for remote workers, families, and builders who want a healthier, more connected, future-proof life. Real land. Real programs. A replicable blueprint.
The core idea
Not a commune.
Not a co-op.
A village.
Portal.Place is a membership platform for village living — backed by real land, a clear economic model, and a replicable blueprint.
A flexible membership community where people move fluidly between villages — rooted in nature, powered by technology, built around human connection.
Community — Real-life social ties beyond cities and social media
Health — Nature, movement, better food, regulated nervous systems
Skills — Maker culture, creativity, and adaptability
Infrastructure — Local food, energy, shared tools — resilient by design
Our first village
Wells Gray, BC
Forest trails
Private lake
Mountain sauna
9-hole golf
Maker space
Coworking
Community garden
Campfire grounds
A typical day
Life at the village
7:00Coffee at the gazebo
9:30Forest school for the kids
10:00Deep work, coworking space
15:00Golf or trail walk
17:00Sauna by the lake
19:00Campfire & community dinner
Proof of progress
Not starting from zero
400ac
Owned & operating
5+yrs
Running programs
23eps
Documentary series
100+
Founder network