Cultus Lake, near Chilliwack: Neighbourhood Guide

Neighbourhood guide · FVRD Electoral Area H and the Cultus Lake Park Board · Cultus Lake

Living in Cultus Lake

Cultus Lake is a lake and a community in the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) Electoral Area H, south of the City of Chilliwack. It is not inside the City. The FVRD says Area H includes Columbia Valley, Cultus Lake and Lindell Beach. Part of the area is Cultus Lake Park, which the Cultus Lake Park Board runs under its own law, the Cultus Lake Park Act, 1932. The Park covers 640 acres. I use three MLS area names for the lake: Cultus Lake North, Cultus Lake East and Cultus Lake South. Official sources don’t define their borders. See all Chilliwack neighbourhood guides.

Written by Jared Gibbons, REALTOR®, Royal LePage Little Oak Realty, on October 16, 2026. I have worked in Lower Mainland real estate for 11+ years. Facts come from the official sources noted on this page. Rules and boundaries change, so confirm anything important with the Fraser Valley Regional District, the Cultus Lake Park Board and School District 33.

General information only. Not legal, planning or financial advice. Confirm zoning, plan designations, flood rules and school catchments before you buy or sell.

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Quick facts

Cultus Lake at a glance

Gathered from official sources. Details change, so use the links on each card to double-check.

Governance

Cultus Lake Park BoardOwn law, own bylaws

Park
The Park covers 640 acres, with more than 1,500 residential leaseholders and 21 commercial businesses
Law
The Park operates under its own legislation, the Cultus Lake Park Act, 1932
Park Board governance page
Park

BC ParksCultus Lake Provincial Park

Where
11 km southwest of Chilliwack. The park was given Provincial Park status in 1948
Has
Four campgrounds and day-use areas with wharfs and sandy beaches at Entrance Bay and Maple Bay
BC Parks page
Transit

Bus route 56Cultus Lake, summer only

Service
BC Transit route 56 Cultus Lake runs from July 1 until Labour Day, between Cottonwood Mall and the Cultus Lake Marina
Year-round
The Park Board’s Village Centre Plan says BC Transit serves the Park in the summer months, there is no year-round service, and residents are largely vehicle dependent
BC Transit route 56 page

Homes for sale

Homes for sale in Cultus Lake

Live MLS® listings, updated daily.

Cultus Lake Homes for Sale | Near Chilliwack BC

Browse Cultus Lake homes for sale near Chilliwack, BC, including Cultus Lake North, East and South. View MLS listings, prices and neighbourhood info.

For the North, East and South areas, Park Board leasehold homes, summer-only bus route 56 and hazard notes, see my Cultus Lake neighbourhood guide for this area near Chilliwack.

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  • 1856 Huckleberry Bend, Lindell Beach, BC V2R 0E1 – MLS R3174101

    1856 Huckleberry Bend Cultus Lake South Lindell Beach V2R 0E1
    Main Photo: 1856 Huckleberry Bend, Lindell Beach, BC V2R 0E1 – MLS R3174101

    1856 Huckleberry Bend Lindell Beach V2R 0E1 Cultus Lake South

    $1,149,000
    Residential
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R3174101
    Bedrooms:
    3
    Bathrooms:
    3
    Floor Area:
    2,618 sq. ft.
    Welcome to your dream retreat at Cultus Lake/Lindell Beach! This exceptional three-level home offers 3 bedrooms plus a loft converted to a 4th bedroom, 3 full bathrooms, and a spacious living room with soaring vaulted ceilings. Enjoy the outdoor living with three separate covered sitting areas, ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying the peaceful surroundings year-round. The basement features a separate entrance, providing added flexibility for guests or extended family. Located within an exclusive gated community, residents enjoy an incredible resort-style lifestyle with two heated outdoor pools, two hot tubs, a spectacular 10,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with a 20-seat Theater room, basketball, tennis, pickleball, volleyball. Minutes from the beach, golf course and Cultus Lake Waterpark. More details
    Listed by Royal LePage Elite West
    LISTING DETAILS
    JARED GIBBONS

  • 222 45835 Sleepy Hollow Road, Cultus Lake, BC V2R 5A9 – MLS R3173966

    222 45835 Sleepy Hollow Road Cultus Lake East Cultus Lake V2R 5A9
    Main Photo: 222 45835 Sleepy Hollow Road, Cultus Lake, BC V2R 5A9 – MLS R3173966

    222 45835 Sleepy Hollow Road Cultus Lake V2R 5A9 Cultus Lake East

    $249,900
    Residential
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R3173966
    Bedrooms:
    2
    Bathrooms:
    2
    Floor Area:
    1,162 sq. ft.
    Welcome to Cultus Lake Estates! This spacious 1,162 sq. ft. manufactured home is located in a desirable 55+ community, just minutes from beautiful Cultus Lake. Featuring 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this home offers a functional layout with a bright living room, spacious kitchen and dining area, and convenient separate laundry room. Enjoy outdoor living on the sundeck, with parking for 2 vehicles. Located in a peaceful setting close to golf courses, walking trails, recreation, shopping, and all the amenities Cultus Lake has to offer. Pet-friendly with park approval. A great opportunity to enjoy a relaxed lifestyle in a wonderful community! More details
    Listed by Real Broker BC Ltd
    LISTING DETAILS
    JARED GIBBONS

  • 216 First Avenue, Cultus Lake, BC V2R 4Y4 – MLS R3173389

    216 First Avenue Cultus Lake North Cultus Lake V2R 4Y4
    Main Photo: 216 First Avenue, Cultus Lake, BC V2R 4Y4 – MLS R3173389

    216 First Avenue Cultus Lake V2R 4Y4 Cultus Lake North

    $949,900
    Residential
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R3173389
    Bedrooms:
    3
    Bathrooms:
    2
    Floor Area:
    1,802 sq. ft.
    STEPS TO THE BEACH AT CULTUS LAKE! Incredible location in the HEART of Cultus Lake, just STEPS from the beach, lake & local shops—PERFECT for enjoying everything this sought-after recreational community has to offer. Lovingly held by the original owner, this 3 bed 2 bath home features multiple outdoor spaces with beautiful LAKE VIEWS! Main floor offers 2 bedrooms, 4 pc bath, kitchen, dining & living area, while upstairs features a spacious primary bedroom, rec space & upper view patio. Partial basement provides flexible space, R.I plumbing, storage & laundry. Ample parking for multiple vehicles. A FANTASTIC opportunity to enjoy the Cultus Lake lifestyle! Please Note: These pictures have been altered to remove current belongings in the home, please email for added photos and details. More details
    Listed by RE/MAX Nyda Realty Inc. (Vedder North)
    LISTING DETAILS
    JARED GIBBONS

  • 1825 Mossy Green Way, Lindell Beach, BC V2R 0E1 – MLS R3172774

    1825 Mossy Green Way Cultus Lake South Lindell Beach V2R 0E1
    Main Photo: 1825 Mossy Green Way, Lindell Beach, BC V2R 0E1 – MLS R3172774

    1825 Mossy Green Way Lindell Beach V2R 0E1 Cultus Lake South

    $909,000
    Residential
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R3172774
    Bedrooms:
    2
    Bathrooms:
    2
    Floor Area:
    1,578 sq. ft.
    Welcome to The Cottages, a gated community on FREEHOLD land just 90 minutes from Vancouver. No ferry, no long drive, just an easy escape. This thoughtfully designed plan features a spacious kitchen with built-in wall pantry and access to a private, hedged deck. The main-floor primary bedroom adds everyday ease & this is the only plan with a dedicated laundry room. A built-in shed and 4’ crawl space offer plenty of storage. At your doorstep, an ancient cedar park invites you to slow down, walk the dog, gather around a campfire, or watch the kids explore. Here, kids can bike freely, roam independently, splash in the pool, and enjoy childhood the way they were meant to. No speculation tax, rentals permitted & exclusive access to top-tier family amenities. Your escape is closer than you think. More details
    Listed by Multiple Realty Ltd.
    LISTING DETAILS
    JARED GIBBONS

  • 1832 Huckleberry Bend, Cultus Lake, BC V2R 0E1 – MLS R3171517

    1832 Huckleberry Bend Cultus Lake South Cultus Lake V2R 0E1
    Main Photo: 1832 Huckleberry Bend, Cultus Lake, BC V2R 0E1 – MLS R3171517

    1832 Huckleberry Bend Cultus Lake V2R 0E1 Cultus Lake South

    $1,075,000
    Residential
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R3171517
    Bedrooms:
    4
    Bathrooms:
    3
    Floor Area:
    2,669 sq. ft.
    Embrace the Cultus Lake lifestyle at The Cottages! A one of a kind setting near the lake. This community is nestled in the trees, and has the best amenities around. Featuring one of the biggest and rarest floorplans The Cottages has to offer - here is your opportunity! This bright 4-bed, 3 bath home with walkout basement is main floor living, features beams & vaulted ceiling, hardwood, two decks, 2 fireplaces, A/C, privacy, and so much more. The basement is walkout and the extra space here is key: Home office, rec room, or TV room, wet bar, and plenty of storage. The community offers: 2 outdoor pools, hottubs, gym, playgrounds, parks, trails, boat parking, pickle ball, tennis, and more! No spec/vacancy tax. A perfect retreat year round home, or a rec property close to home. Air bnb allowed More details
    Listed by Royal LePage - Wolstencroft
    LISTING DETAILS
    JARED GIBBONS

  • 1852 Ravenwood Trail, Lindell Beach, BC V2R 0E1 – MLS R3171566

    1852 Ravenwood Trail Cultus Lake South Lindell Beach V2R 0E1
    Main Photo: 1852 Ravenwood Trail, Lindell Beach, BC V2R 0E1 – MLS R3171566

    1852 Ravenwood Trail Lindell Beach V2R 0E1 Cultus Lake South

    $939,000
    Residential
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R3171566
    Bedrooms:
    3
    Bathrooms:
    2
    Floor Area:
    1,578 sq. ft.
    Former SHOW HOME, The Cottage you’ve been dreaming of. Inside the secure gates of The Cottages, this 3-BEDROOM + LOFT offers a main floor designed for comfortable everyday living, with a primary bedroom, full bath with walk-in shower, laundry & bright great room. Upstairs, 2 bedrooms, a 2nd full bath & flexible loft create space for family & guests. The kitchen is designed for gathering, with a large island, custom pantry with roll-out drawers & French doors expanding your living & entertaining space onto the back deck. Enjoy 2pools, hot tubs, gym, parks, playgrounds, sport courts & the nearby beaches of Cultus Lake. There’s always something to do & friendly neighbours to do it with. It’s simple: pack your bags, gather your family & move in. A complete furniture package is available. More details
    Listed by Multiple Realty Ltd.
    LISTING DETAILS
    JARED GIBBONS

  • 17 3942 Columbia Valley Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 5B1 – MLS R3170623

    17 3942 Columbia Valley Road Cultus Lake East Chilliwack V2R 5B1
    Main Photo: 17 3942 Columbia Valley Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 5B1 – MLS R3170623

    17 3942 Columbia Valley Road Chilliwack V2R 5B1 Cultus Lake East

    $204,900
    Residential
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R3170623
    Bedrooms:
    2
    Bathrooms:
    2
    Floor Area:
    988 sq. ft.
    RENOVATED & PRIVATE in the beautiful setting of CULTUS LAKE! This spacious 2 bedroom manufactured home offers a peaceful lifestyle surrounded by nature, just minutes from the lake, golf, hiking, biking & endless recreation. The BRIGHT, UPDATED INTERIOR features modern finishes, newer appliances & a cozy den w/wood stove. Generous primary bedroom w/WALK-IN CLOSET & relaxing jetted tub, plus a second spacious bedroom & updated 3 pc bath w/glass walk-in shower. Step outside to a LARGE FULLY FENCED YARD w/covered patio & storage shed—perfect for enjoying the peaceful surroundings. An excellent option for those looking to DOWNSIZE without giving up space, privacy or outdoor living. Enjoy the laid-back Cultus Lake lifestyle in this welcoming 55+ community! More details
    Listed by RE/MAX Nyda Realty Inc. (Vedder North)
    LISTING DETAILS
    JARED GIBBONS

  • 338 Balsam Street, Cultus Lake, BC V2R 4Y8 – MLS R3169623

    338 Balsam Street Cultus Lake North Cultus Lake V2R 4Y8
    Main Photo: 338 Balsam Street, Cultus Lake, BC V2R 4Y8 – MLS R3169623

    338 Balsam Street Cultus Lake V2R 4Y8 Cultus Lake North

    $928,000
    Residential
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R3169623
    Bedrooms:
    3
    Bathrooms:
    1
    Floor Area:
    1,395 sq. ft.
    Welcome to the paradise living at Cultus Lake Park! This corner lot sits on 0.062 acre and features a refurbished 1 1/2 story home and has a revamped out building. This charming home is 1,184 sq. ft and has updates that includes a 2yr old roof and furnace, as well as 4 yr old hot water tank, with picturesque cottage style living! The fenced quaint back yard oasis is spacious, secluded, and private. The out building is 170 sq. ft. and it has been revamped with a 4 yr old roof, splash of paint, has electricity and can be used for multi purposes such as a shed, studio, workshop, hobby room and much more!!! This is leased land- therefore your are required to pay a yearly lease remuneration. A must see! More details
    Listed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty (Abbotsford)
    LISTING DETAILS
    JARED GIBBONS

  • 624 Mountain View Road, Cultus Lake, BC V2R 4Z7 – MLS R3166841

    624 Mountain View Road Cultus Lake North Cultus Lake V2R 4Z7
    Main Photo: 624 Mountain View Road, Cultus Lake, BC V2R 4Z7 – MLS R3166841

    624 Mountain View Road Cultus Lake V2R 4Z7 Cultus Lake North

    $999,000
    Residential
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R3166841
    Bedrooms:
    2
    Bathrooms:
    1
    Floor Area:
    1,065 sq. ft.
    Beautifully renovated two-bedroom home located on one of the best streets in Cultus Lake. Situated on a spacious 60' x 125' lot, the property offers back-lane access, a detached garage, and ample parking. Enjoy the convenience of being close to the lake, beaches, recreation, shops, and restaurants. A fantastic opportunity to own a beautifully updated home in the heart of Cultus Lake. Measurements by Cubi Casa, verify if deemed important More details
    Listed by RE/MAX Nyda Realty Inc.
    LISTING DETAILS
    JARED GIBBONS

  • 43306 Creekside Circle, Lindell Beach, BC V2R 0Z4 – MLS R3165790

    43306 Creekside Circle Cultus Lake South Lindell Beach V2R 0Z4
    Main Photo: 43306 Creekside Circle, Lindell Beach, BC V2R 0Z4 – MLS R3165790

    43306 Creekside Circle Lindell Beach V2R 0Z4 Cultus Lake South

    $1,249,000
    Residential
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R3165790
    Bedrooms:
    3
    Bathrooms:
    3
    Floor Area:
    2,224 sq. ft.
    Immaculate 3 bed, 3 bath home in Creekside Mills, BC's first agrihood development, nestled in a peaceful valley at the south end of Cultus Lake. Enjoy true main-floor living with the primary suite on the main and a bright, open great room with soaring vaulted ceilings, beautiful beams and large windows. Step outside to your covered patio and relax to the soothing sound of Frosst Creek just beyond. Upstairs offers 2 spacious bedrooms, full bath and versatile loft. Resort-style amenities include 2 pools, hot tub, fitness centre, clubhouse, pickleball, community gardens, blueberry bushes, grapevines and scenic trails. EV charging in the garage. A unique gated, lock-and-leave lifestyle surrounded by nature, minutes from Cultus Lake. See agent website for 3D tour and HD photos. More details
    Listed by Royal LePage Sterling Realty
    LISTING DETAILS
    JARED GIBBONS

  • 278 Fir Street, Cultus Lake, BC V2R 4Y5 – MLS R3164389

    278 Fir Street Cultus Lake North Cultus Lake V2R 4Y5
    Main Photo: 278 Fir Street, Cultus Lake, BC V2R 4Y5 – MLS R3164389

    278 Fir Street Cultus Lake V2R 4Y5 Cultus Lake North

    $1,799,900
    Residential
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R3164389
    Bedrooms:
    5
    Bathrooms:
    4
    Floor Area:
    3,054 sq. ft.
    Experience LAKE LIFE @ it's finest in this BRAND NEW 5 bdrm + den & 4 bathroom INCREDIBLE HOME w/ROOFTOP PATIO & BSMT in-law SUITE potential! Step inside to be amazed @ the GRAND MAIN FLOOR w/soaring ceilings, ample windows, eng. hardwood flooring, & floor to ceiling tiled fireplace w/b.I cabinets & shelving. ENTERTAINERS KITCHEN - Fisher Paykel appliances inc dbl ovens, quartz counters & backsplash, full height soft close custom cabinets, & STORAGE GALORE! Office & laundry on main w/access to garage- 11' tall for the truck, boat or a hoist! Upper floor feat 3 bdrms; SPECTACULAR MASTER SUITE w/vaulted ceilings, massive walk-on closet, & MAGAZINE WORTHY ENSUITE. Step UP to the FULL ROOFTOP PATIO w/ water/power for a hot tub, summer kitchen etc. Bsmt; 1 or 2 bd in-lawsuite for guests/income! More details
    Listed by RE/MAX Nyda Realty Inc. (Vedder North)
    LISTING DETAILS
    JARED GIBBONS

  • 65 3942 Columbia Valley Road, Cultus Lake, BC V2R 5B3 – MLS R3160317

    65 3942 Columbia Valley Road Cultus Lake East Cultus Lake V2R 5B3
    Main Photo: 65 3942 Columbia Valley Road, Cultus Lake, BC V2R 5B3 – MLS R3160317

    65 3942 Columbia Valley Road Cultus Lake V2R 5B3 Cultus Lake East

    $199,999
    Residential
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R3160317
    Bedrooms:
    2
    Bathrooms:
    1
    Floor Area:
    784 sq. ft.
    Bright, modern and move-in ready, this brand-new 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom modular home is a standout in Cultus Lake Village, a welcoming 55+ community. Vaulted ceilings and a bright, open-concept layout make this home feel spacious from the moment you walk in. Add a generous kitchen, deep soaker tub, forced-air heating and central A/C—rarely found in homes like this. Outside, enjoy a professionally landscaped, low-maintenance, fully fenced corner lot with a large garden shed and quality aluminum patio cover for year-round outdoor living. Walk to Cultus Lake, cross the road to the golf course and Toptracer driving range, enjoy nearby shops, pubs and restaurants. Downsize without sacrificing lifestyle, privacy or location. Family-owned and operated park for over 25 years! GREAT PLACE TO LIVE. More details
    Listed by Royal Lepage Wheeler Cheam
    LISTING DETAILS
    JARED GIBBONS
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Three MLS areas

Cultus Lake North, East and South

I use three MLS area names for the lake. No official source defines their borders, so each card says what the official sources do give for that name.

MLS area

NorthCultus Lake North

Boundary
No official boundary for “Cultus Lake North” is published by the Cultus Lake Park Board or the FVRD. The FVRD Area H Evacuation Guide lists Cultus Lake North as a named community, separate from Cultus Lake South
People
The evacuation guide gives Cultus Lake North 1,217 residents in the 2021 Census, and 1,900 in peak season
Park Board
Cultus Lake Park is run by the Cultus Lake Park Board. The Board’s website lists the Community Hall, Sunnyside Campground and Main Beach among the Park’s facilities
Homes
Homes in Cultus Lake Park are on leased lots. The Park Board says the Park has more than 1,500 residential leaseholders
Zones
The zoning bylaw for the lease lands includes R-1 Suburban Residential and R-2 Urban Residential. R-2 is for lots not on the lakeshore, in the older section of Cultus Lake Park
Plans
The Village Centre, the Park’s commercial area at Columbia Valley Highway and Sunnyside Boulevard, has a draft plan and a redevelopment process, described under Planning below
FVRD Area H Evacuation Guide
MLS area

EastCultus Lake East

Boundary
No official boundary for “Cultus Lake East” is published by the Cultus Lake Park Board, the FVRD or BC Parks
Closest
BC Parks says Cultus Lake Provincial Park is almost evenly divided between the northwest and southeast sides of the lake, with its visitor facilities in the southeast portion, and that the Columbia Valley Highway bisects the southeast section
Park
Four BC Parks campgrounds: Entrance Bay, Clear Creek, Delta Grove and Maple Bay. Day-use areas with wharfs and sandy beaches are at Entrance Bay and Maple Bay
Zones
The zoning bylaw’s R-3 Waterfront Residential zone is for lots fronting Cultus Lake. A staff report in the Park Board’s March 16, 2022 agenda package supported a zoning review of height, storey and grade rules in R-3 and R-4 as they pertain to Lakeshore Drive and Munroe Avenue
Hazards
BC Parks warns of steep, dangerous drop-offs along the lakeshore and a sudden change in water depth close to shore
Not found
I did not find a recreation centre, an ALR parcel or a floodplain map specific to the Cultus Lake East area in the official sources I read
BC Parks page
MLS area

SouthCultus Lake South

Boundary
No official boundary for “Cultus Lake South” is published by the FVRD or the Cultus Lake Park Board. FVRD documents name Cultus Lake South as a community, with its own Community Emergency Preparedness Guide dated August 2021
People
The evacuation guide gives Cultus Lake South 792 residents in the 2021 Census
Lindell Beach
The FVRD names Lindell Beach as one of the three communities of Electoral Area H, with Columbia Valley and Cultus Lake . I did not find an official source that places Lindell Beach inside the “Cultus Lake South” MLS area, so ask me about a specific address
Access
The evacuation guide says there is a one-way-out evacuation route starting from the south end of Cultus Lake for residents next to the Canada-United States border, travelling north towards Chilliwack or Abbotsford
Homes
ALR: the FVRD’s Electoral Areas E and H Housing Needs Report says much of the non-mountainous part of Electoral Area H west of Lindell Beach is in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). ALR status is set parcel by parcel, so check the exact parcel on the Agricultural Land Commission map.
Parks
The Cultus Lake Horse Trail, a 20 km round trip from Edmeston Road to Watt Creek, joins the north and south ends of the provincial park. The Giant Douglas-fir Trail begins 150 metres west of Delta Grove campground
FVRD Area H Evacuation Guide

Schools

Schools for Cultus Lake

Chilliwack is in School District 33 (SD33). SD33’s Long Range Facilities Plan says its elementary schools are kindergarten to grade 5, its middle schools grades 6 to 8 and its secondary schools grades 9 to 12. Names, grades and addresses from the SD33 District Directory 2025-26 and the Province’s school list. Collected from official pages on October 13 and 14, 2026.

School

K–5Cultus Lake Swílhcha Community School

Address
71 Sunnyside Blvd, Cultus Lake, BC V2R 5B5
Grades
Kindergarten to 5
Note
The only SD33 school with a Cultus Lake address in the Province’s list. Students who bus to schools in Chilliwack must register with the SD33 transportation department
School website
School

Families of SchoolsMiddle and secondary

Family
SD33’s Families of Schools list for 2025/2026 groups Cultus Lake Swílhcha Elementary with Mt. Slesse Middle and G. W. Graham Secondary
Catchment
SD33 catchments are set by address. Confirm an exact address with the district
SD33 School Locator
Library

School libraryNot a public library

Found
Cultus Lake Swílhcha Community School has a school library. It is not a public library
School library page

SD33’s elementary schools are kindergarten to grade 5, its middle schools grades 6 to 8 and its secondary schools grades 9 to 12. Catchments are set by address, so confirm a specific address with the SD33 School Locator.

Parks and recreation

Parks, campgrounds, hall and landmarks at Cultus Lake

From BC Parks, the Cultus Lake Park Board and Fraser Valley Regional Library pages. Ask me what is closest to a specific home.

Park

Provincial parkCultus Lake Provincial Park

Where
11 km southwest of Chilliwack, with access off Highway 1 at the Yarrow or Sardis exits
Layout
Almost evenly divided between the northwest and southeast sides of the lake. The northwest portion is mostly undeveloped, and the visitor facilities are in the southeast portion
Campgrounds
Four: Entrance Bay, Clear Creek, Delta Grove and Maple Bay
Trails
Teapot Hill (5 km round trip), Seven Sisters, Giant Douglas-fir, Maple Bay and the 20 km round trip Cultus Lake Horse Trail
Swimming
Swim only in the buoyed areas. Wharfs are at the Entrance Bay and Maple Bay day-use areas, and the beaches are sandy
BC Parks page
Park Board

Sunnyside CampgroundPark Board campground

Address
4165 Columbia Valley Highway, Cultus Lake, BC V2R 5B5
Size
65 acres of campsites, owned and managed by Cultus Lake Park
Sites
353 seasonal sites, 104 full hook-up sites (30-amp) and 134 tenting sites
Has
Playgrounds, boat launch facilities, a recreation and meeting room, and pet swim areas
Sunnyside Campground page
Park Board

Main BeachEvents at Main Beach

Events
The Park Board’s website lists events at Main Beach, including the Around the Lake race and Cultus Lake Christmas
Cultus Lake Park website
Recreation

Community hallCultus Lake Community Hall

Address
4220 Columbia Valley Highway, Cultus Lake, BC V2R 5B6
Size
Welcomes up to 90 people, with kitchen facilities
Not found
I did not find a recreation centre, such as an arena or pool complex, at Cultus Lake in the official sources I read
Park Board hall page
Library

Nearest branchNo branch here: Sardis Library

Address
5819 Tyson Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 3R6
Phone
604-858-5503
Found
I did not find a Fraser Valley Regional Library branch in the area
Fraser Valley Regional Library page
Landmarks

Cultus LakeWhat people recognise

Name
BC Parks says Cultus Lake was known as Swee-ehl-chah or Tsowallie by local First Nations. “Cultus” is a Chinook word derived from the Salish word Kul, meaning “bad” or “worthless”
Trails
Teapot Hill has a viewing area at the top and a 5 km round-trip trail with views of Cultus Lake and Columbia Valley. The Seven Sisters Trail runs between the Entrance Bay and Clear Creek campgrounds, past a group of large Douglas-fir trees once numbering seven
Wildlife
A recent park expansion added 202 hectares, including foreshore habitat for the endangered Cultus Lake Sockeye and the threatened Cultus Pygmy Sculpin

Homes and land

What to look at in a Cultus Lake home

What the official sources say about the homes and lots, then the questions I go through with buyers.

Official

Cultus Lake Park BoardLeasehold homes

Leased lots
Homes in Cultus Lake Park are on leased lots. The Park Board says the Park has more than 1,500 residential leaseholders
Plan
PlanCultus, the Park’s land use plan, says residential areas may be used for single family residential use and for secondary suites or coach houses, subject to regulations that address on-site parking, water and sewer, fees, permits and existing Cultus Lake Park bylaws
Ask
Get the lease terms, the lease payments and the Park Board rules for the exact lot, and check them with your lawyer before you write an offer
PlanCultus (Bylaw 1080)
Official

FVRD zoningResidential zones

Zones
FVRD Cultus Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 1375, 2016, adopted in February 2018, has four residential zones: R-1 Suburban Residential, R-2 Urban Residential, R-3 Waterfront Residential and R-4 Hillside Residential
Uses
In each of the four, the primary uses are a single-detached dwelling and a manufactured home. In R-4 the bylaw says the lots are on the west side of the lake, on very steep terrain
Zoning Bylaw 1375
Official

FVRD Housing Needs ReportHome types (Areas E and H)

Detached
Most housing units in Electoral Areas E and H combined are single detached (78%), and movable dwellings make up 21%
Note
These figures cover Areas E and H together, not Cultus Lake alone
ALR
I did not find ALR land inside Cultus Lake Park or in the Cultus Lake East area in the official sources I read. ALR status is set parcel by parcel
FVRD housing needs report
Buyers

Leasehold homesPark Board leased lots

Look at
The lease term, the lease payments and any Park Board rules on transfers
Ask
What the Park Board needs from a buyer before a lease transfers
Watch for
Assuming a lease works the same as owning the land
Buyers

Hillside lotsSlopes and drainage

Look at
Slope, drainage, and any geotechnical report on the lot
Ask
What the FVRD requires for building on the exact lot
Watch for
Assuming a lot that looks level is simple to build on

Planning, zoning and flood

Planning and flood notes for Cultus Lake

Plans, zoning and flood rules can be different for each lot.

  • The Cultus Lake Park Board and the FVRD share authority. The Park Board may pass bylaws for the use, regulation and management of the Park, such as parking, lease payments, garbage and recycling and road management. The FVRD has the power to make zoning rules and issue building permits.
  • PlanCultus, Cultus Lake Park Plan Bylaw No. 1080, 2016, is the land use plan guiding future land use and development in Cultus Lake Park.
  • FVRD Cultus Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 1375, 2016, was adopted in February 2018. It replaced the Park Board’s Cultus Lake Specified Area Bylaw No. 1994 for the lease lands. The FVRD’s Have Your Say page describes a project by the FVRD and the Park Board to review building height and grade in the R-3 and R-4 zones.
  • Village Centre: the Park Board issued a redevelopment request for proposals on April 29, 2025. At a closed meeting on December 10, 2025, it awarded the RFP to Diverse Properties as preferred proponent and authorized it to negotiate with that proponent alone. Its January 21, 2026 agenda announced a town hall meeting for February 11, 2026. I found no later update, and the Board says an award does not approve the project as submitted.
  • The Official Community Plan for Electoral Areas E and H is FVRD Bylaw No. 1115, 2011. The FVRD’s housing report says it was adopted in 2011 for the former Electoral Area E and amended in 2019 to recognize the split of that area into Area E and Area H.
  • ALR: the FVRD’s Electoral Areas E and H Housing Needs Report says much of the non-mountainous part of Electoral Area H west of Lindell Beach is in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). ALR status is set parcel by parcel, so check the exact parcel on the Agricultural Land Commission map.
  • Hazards: the FVRD Area H Evacuation Guide lists interface fire, flooding, weather phenomena and landslide or slope stability among the local hazards, and says the area has fast-acting hazards such as wildfires, debris slides and flash flooding from heavy rain.
  • Access: the evacuation guide says Columbia Valley Road, which serves much of the populated area around Cultus Lake, is one way in and one way out and carries about 15,000 vehicles a day in peak summer months. The Park Board’s Village Centre Plan says the Columbia Valley Highway is the only access to and from the Cultus Lake Park community.
  • Landslide: BC Parks says the Cultus Lake Horse Trail was closed in August 2013 because of an active landslide, that it installed warning signs and reopened the trail, and that it strongly recommends visitors do not cross the landslide area during periods of intense rainfall.
  • After the December 2025 atmospheric river, the FVRD asked residents across the region to report damage such as localized flooding, water in basements or crawlspaces, debris flow and landslides. I did not find a Cultus Lake property-level floodplain map.

Cultus Lake is outside the City of Chilliwack, so City zoning does not apply. The FVRD sets zoning and issues building permits for Electoral Area H, including Cultus Lake Park, and the Cultus Lake Park Board makes its own bylaws. Send me the address and I’ll point you to the right rules.

Before you buy in Cultus Lake

  1. Understand the tenure. Ask whether the home is on a Park Board lease or on land outside the Park, and read the lease terms before you write an offer.
  2. Confirm the local rules. The Park Board makes bylaws and the FVRD sets zoning, so check both for the exact lot, including any suite or addition.
  3. Ask about water and sewer. Confirm what water and sewer service applies to the exact lot before you count on a suite or an addition.
  4. Check the ALR. Look up the exact parcel on the Agricultural Land Commission map if it is outside the Park.
  5. Plan your drive. Columbia Valley Road is one way in and out, and the bus runs in summer only.
  6. Get a full home inspection. Check the roof, drainage, plumbing, wiring and any septic system.

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Cultus Lake questions

Where is Cultus Lake, and what are North, East and South?

Cultus Lake is in FVRD Electoral Area H, south of the City of Chilliwack, and the FVRD says Area H includes Columbia Valley, Cultus Lake and Lindell Beach. No official boundary is published for “Cultus Lake North,” “Cultus Lake East” or “Cultus Lake South.” The FVRD Area H Evacuation Guide lists Cultus Lake North (1,217 residents in the 2021 Census) and Cultus Lake South (792) as separate communities. Ask me which MLS area an address is in.

How do I get around at Cultus Lake?

BC Transit route 56 Cultus Lake runs from July 1 until Labour Day, between Cottonwood Mall and the Cultus Lake Marina. The Park Board’s Village Centre Plan says there is no year-round transit service to or within the Cultus Lake Park community, and that residents are largely vehicle dependent. See the route 56 page.

Which school is at Cultus Lake?

Cultus Lake Swílhcha Community School (kindergarten to grade 5), 71 Sunnyside Blvd, Cultus Lake, is the only SD33 school with a Cultus Lake address in the Province’s list. SD33’s Families of Schools list groups it with Mt. Slesse Middle and G. W. Graham Secondary. Check an exact address with the SD33 School Locator.

What parks, hall and library are at Cultus Lake?

Cultus Lake Provincial Park has four campgrounds and day-use areas with wharfs and sandy beaches at Entrance Bay and Maple Bay. The Park Board runs Sunnyside Campground (4165 Columbia Valley Highway) and the Community Hall (4220 Columbia Valley Highway, up to 90 people). The nearest public library is Sardis Library, 5819 Tyson Road. I found no library branch at Cultus Lake.

Who sets the rules at Cultus Lake, and what plans apply?

The Park Board makes bylaws for Cultus Lake Park, and the FVRD sets zoning and issues building permits. PlanCultus (Bylaw No. 1080, 2016) is the Park’s land use plan, and the FVRD’s Official Community Plan for Electoral Areas E and H is Bylaw No. 1115, 2011. The Park Board awarded its Village Centre redevelopment RFP to Diverse Properties as preferred proponent on December 10, 2025, and the award does not approve the final project.

Is Cultus Lake a flood or landslide area?

The FVRD Area H Evacuation Guide lists flooding and landslide or slope stability among the local hazards, and Columbia Valley Road is the one road in and out for the populated area around the lake. BC Parks says the Cultus Lake Horse Trail crosses an area with an active landslide and recommends not crossing it in intense rain. I did not find a property-level floodplain map for Cultus Lake. Ask me or the FVRD about a specific lot.

What are the homes like, and are they leasehold?

Homes in Cultus Lake Park are on leased lots, and the Park Board says it has more than 1,500 residential leaseholders. The FVRD’s report says most housing units in Electoral Areas E and H combined are single detached (78%), and movable dwellings make up 21%. These figures are not for Cultus Lake alone. ALR status is set parcel by parcel, so check the exact address on the Agricultural Land Commission map.

How do I see current Cultus Lake listings?

Use my Cultus Lake homes for sale page, or call or text Jared Gibbons at 604-928-1361.

Disclaimer

This page is general information, not legal, planning, tax or financial advice. It is written from official public sources and may be out of date or incomplete. Neighbourhood boundaries, school catchments, zoning, flood rules and community plans change. Confirm everything that matters to your decision with the Fraser Valley Regional District, the Cultus Lake Park Board, the Agricultural Land Commission, School District 33 and your own advisors before you buy or sell.

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