CULTUS LAKE - LINDELL BEACH HOLIDAY RESORT Need to get out of the Big City? Travelling east up the Fraser Canyon on the Trans Canada Highway, Cultus Lake is the closest provincial park east of downtown Vancouver (100 kms), and just a short 10 kilometres south of Chilliwack. This breathtaking provincial park and resort area is one of the primary summertime destinations in southern British Columbia, and has been amongst the most popular tourist areas in the Fraser Valley for more than a century. Whether you're planning a quick weekend getaway or a whole season of relaxation, Cultus Lake is a remarkable retreat. Its crystal-clear waters shimmer off gently sloping sandy shores, beckoning to swimmers, sail-boarders, sailors, and water skiers. Those who like their adventures wet and wild can challenge themselves at the huge water-slide park or by taking one of the many offered rafting trips for an unforgettable journey down the Chilliwack River. And when it's time to dry off, there's plenty to do back on terra firma. Visitors can enjoy hiking, trail riding on horseback or mountain bike, or maybe just taking a leisurely round or two at Cultus Lake's two excellent golf courses.

Hiking: Teapot Hill 5km return - Difficulty: Moderate Seven Sisters 3km - Difficulty: Easy Edmeston Road/Road 918 2.5km - Difficulty: Easy Giant Douglas Fir - As the name implies the trail leads to a old growth Douglas Fir and is a one and half hours return trip Maple Bay - Intepretive Nature Trail Mountain Biking: Cyclists can take advante of a multi-use trail connecting Watt Creek Trailhead at the parks end and Edmeston Road. Horsepacking: Riders can take advante of a multi-use trail connecting Watt Creek Trailhead at the parks end and Edmeston Road. Canoeing: Paddlers can practice thier strokes on Cultus Lake the name sake of the park. Nature: The park has lots of birding opportunities in particular there are several Osprey nesting in the area. Spawning Salmon may be observed in the fall. Literature: A broachure with a basic map is available from the park. Contact the Lower Mainland District, 1610 Mt. Seymour Road, North Vancouver, BC, V7G 1L3, Phone: (604 924-2200 / Fax: (604) 924-2244