Crystal Springs Ranch

Based near Charlie Lake, British Columbia, Crystal Springs Ranch is a family-owned operation managed by Georg and Sarah Weitzel. With over 40 years of history in the Peace River region, the ranch manages a large-scale commercial cow-calf program alongside its purebred division specializing in Fullblood, Red, and Black Simmentals and Herefords. Their breeding philosophy centers on producing rugged, "real-world" seedstock designed to thrive in demanding northern conditions, prioritizing structural correctness, longevity, and maternal functionality. By developing their bulls at a steady, responsible pace and utilizing elite sires from their own proven cow families, the Weitzels provide producers with athletic, low-maintenance genetics backed by extensive performance research. Their innovative approach to ranching is further highlighted by their development of Kalf Kozies, a practical solution designed and patented by the family to protect calves in the region's harsh winter climates.