Primary outflows Sweltzer River Basin countries Canada Max depth 42 m Surface elevation 47 m Province British Columbia | Catchment area 65 km (25 sq mi) Surface area 6.3 km (2.4 sq mi) Area 6.3 km² Mean depth 32 m | |
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Location Fraser Valley, British Columbia Primary inflows Similar Bridal Falls - British Co, Chilliwack Lake Provincial, Passage Island, Bridal Veil Falls Provincial, Moody Park | ||
Cultus Lake is a lake, associated community and provincial park in the Fraser Valley region of British Columbia, Canada. It is the source of the Sweltzer River. The lake itself is warm, and the area has become a popular recreation destination with ample opportunities for fishing, water skiing, wind surfing, and hiking. Cultus Lake is located 11 kilometers (6.8 mi) south of the Chilliwack River, near the city of Chilliwack and approximately 80 kilometers (50 mi) east of Vancouver. In 1950, Cultus Lake became a Provincial Park of British Columbia. Cultus Lake covers an area of 656 hectares, evenly on either side of the lake. At one time the Lake had a sawmill and booming ground until it became a provincial park in the 1950s.
Contents
- Map of Cultus Lake Fraser Valley E BC Canada
- HistoryEdit
- GovernmentEdit
- AccommodationsEdit
- EducationEdit
- Cultus Lake WaterparkEdit
- Cultus Lake Adventure ParkEdit
- References
Map of Cultus Lake, Fraser Valley E, BC, Canada
HistoryEdit
Cultus Lake has always been an important place for spirit quests of the Sto:lo people. However, it was named with the Chinook Jargon word meaning primarily bad, worthless, or good for nothing, though the same word can also mean free, without purpose, or simply nothing. The Cultus Lake water park was made in the 1980s.
GovernmentEdit
The Cultus Lake Parks Board includes five commissioners, of whom 3 are elected from Cultus Lake, and 2 from the City of Chilliwack. During the early 1900s, the Cultus Lake area began to build its popularity, which then led to the formation of a joint committee between Cultus Lake and the City of Chilliwack in 1924. This then led to the formation of the Cultus Lake Park Board in 1932, which is still in effect today. As of 2014, the board chairman is David Renwick.
AccommodationsEdit
In the early 2000s houses on Cultus Lake were no more than $200,000 CAD. In 2009, house costs began at $325,000. In 2014, according to BC Assessment Authority, lakefront homes on First Avenue ranged in assessed value from $461,000 to $973,000. To rent a house for a week in Cultus Lake for the summer runs from $500 to $2700 depending on the location. BC Parks has several camping sites in the area in addition to a few privately owned campgrounds.
EducationEdit
Cultus Lake Community School has approximately 150 students from Kindergarten to Grade 6. The school was first opened in 1947 as a three-room schoolhouse. It was destroyed by fire in February 1959; the current building opened in October of the same year. The school is administered by the Chilliwack School District.
Cultus Lake WaterparkEdit
Cultus Lake water park is British Columbia's biggest and most popular waterpark. The park includes picnic areas, concession stands such as Pier 84' Fish and Chips, Burger Stop, Pizza 2 Go, Candy Shop, Sub shop and an Espresso Hut, a rental's booth which includes lockers, BBQs, umbrellas and loungers, and free wifi. Their official website is www.cultus.com
The waterslides at the facilities include:
Note: The park also has smaller slides and areas for smaller children such as
They also offer lifejackets for free
Cultus Lake Adventure ParkEdit
Cultus Lake Adventure Park opened in July 2014 as the expansion of Giggle Ridge Adventure Golf, adding 11 rides and a bike rental area.
Amusement rides include: