Cultus Lake, Recreational lake in Fraser Valley Regional District, Canada
Cultus Lake is a freshwater lake in the Fraser Valley surrounded by forested mountains that frame its shoreline on all sides. The water divides into two distinct sections, each with its own landscape character and setting.
The name comes from the Chinook language, derived from the Salish word Kul, preserving a connection to the region's earliest inhabitants. The area became a Provincial Park in 1948 to protect its natural resources and recreational potential.
The lake held deep significance for the Stolo:lo First Nation as a fishing and hunting ground for generations. Visitors walking along the shores can sense how this water remains central to Indigenous traditions today.
The shoreline features four separate campgrounds with more than 600 campsites to suit different visitor needs and preferences. Swimming, boating, fishing, and water sports are available throughout the year, depending on the season.
These waters are home to two fish species found nowhere else in the world: the threatened Cultus Lake Sockeye salmon and the tiny Cultus Pygmy Sculpin. These two species make the lake a place of significant scientific study and conservation efforts.
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