Grab your camera, pack a picnic basket and hop in the car for a beautiful day of spectacular fall foliage and colors at Cultus Lake.  Take a scenic drive down Columbia Valley Highway; this charming road is decorated with leaves of brilliant red, deep orange and shimmering yellow and lined with concaved cedars and great stands of maples.  When you reach The Cottages at Cultus Lake, pull into our visitor parking, say hello to us in the Presentation Centre (open Saturday and Sunday from 12noon – 5pm during the month of October), and take a stroll through our nestled neighbourhood where our country lanes and pathways will gently wind you through the 45 acres of fully gated cottage community.

What`s more, The Chilliwack Circle Farm Tour offers an action packed day of good ole’ country charm. While en-route you will learn how bees communicate, sample the most delicious goat cheese, experience the old-world traditions of an organic grain and flour mill, laugh with the kids as you race through a corn maze, or enjoy a day of shopping handmade soaps, unique pottery pieces, farm fresh produce, and kosher honey to name a few.

The popular Chilliwack Corn Maze on October 23rd offers hayrides, hot chocolate, and a mental challenge as you make your way through the overgrown corn field.  On October 31st Petev’s Pumpkin Patch is the perfect place to spend the day enjoying patches of pumpkins, fall flowers, a Family Fun Zone, train rides, farm animals, and much more.

If you or your little ones love trains then make your way to The Model Railway & Hobby Show, the largest train and hobby show in BC, which will be held at Chilliwack’s Heritage Park October 16^th to 17^th.

Nearby in Rosedale you will find Minter Gardens which offers spectacular world-class floral displays throughout the month of October.  Delight your senses with bursts of colour, an evergreen maze, and a collection of whimsical flower “sculptures” shaped like Southern Belles and radiant peacocks.

Every season offers something spectacular at The Cottages at Cultus Lake!

If you would like to inquire about the hour of operations for the aforementioned fall activities, please visit their websites:

Chilliwack’s Circle Farm

Minter Gardens

Mount Cheam Lions Train and Hobby Show

Check out the upcoming events taking place in and around
the Cultus Lake area throughout August

Chilliwack Exhibition – Fri. Aug 5, 2011 – Sun. Aug 7, 2011 – This annual Chilliwack fair promises to be full of fun for the whole family, and features daily kids activities, a parade, midway, grandstand shows, rodeo as well as logging & animal shows, harness racing and more. read more

City of Chilliwack Party In the Park – Fri. Aug 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011 – Party in the Park takes place every Friday night in July and August. Bring the family for a night of  live music and entertainment in downtown Chilliwack’s Central Community Park. Be sure to check out the night market too! read more

Cultus Lake Saturday Market in the Park - Sat. Aug 6, 13, 20, 27, 2011 – The market runs from 10.00am – 3.00pm, every Saturday until September 3. Located at the East End of the Main Beach parking lot, it is a great place to check out and pick up some home baking, fresh produce, jewelry, crafts and much more. read more

Cultus Lake Dragon Boat Festival – Sat. Aug 6, 2011 – The Cultus Lake Dragon Boat Festival happens at Main Beach.  It’s a fun women’s dragon boat festival, and is very popular. It is a smaller race with a maximum of 20 teams from across the Province. read more

Chilliwack Flight Fest – Sat. Aug 20, 2011 – Enjoy the Chilliwack Airshow that kicks off with a Hangar BBQ & Dance at Firkus’a Aircraft Hangar starting at 6pm and an At Dusk Spectacular Night Show hosted by the Chilliwack Flying Club.read more

Art on the Farm – Sat. Aug 20, 2011 – Relax in the apple orchard to live music and home baked sweets. This is a free outdoor art event from 10AM – 4PM, featuring artistic paintings, pottery, jewelery, woodwork, metal work, textiles, a tea garden, homemade jelly and much more. read more

4th Annual Hope Classic – Sat. Aug 20, 2011 – This is a fun, family-friendly run, walk or wheel event to raise funds for the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of BC (SBHABC). This event will begin at the Lions Club Hall (on Hope River road) at 9:45AM. Bring the entire family to enjoy, receive a free t-shirt and the opportunity to win a variety of prizes. A BBQ with music and kid-friendly entertainment will follow in the Hope River Park, adjacent to the Finish Line. read more

Greendale Country Sampler – Sat. Aug 20, 2011 – Share the spirit of this farming community! Tour through 13 different rural attractions and small businesses featuring local artists.  Maps & more information available at the Pottery Barn. read more

Up here at The Cottages at Cultus Lake, the narrow country lanes are busy with games of street hockey, little ones learning how to ride a bicycle, and families out for a stroll. Front porches are filled with friends and neighbours gathering at the end of a fun-filled day for a well deserved chilled Chardonnay, and the air is alive with sounds of children’s laughter, the delicious smell of barbeque, and a proud sense of community spirit!

Proud cottage owners are well on their way to building a strong knit community.  This summer alone they have organzied a Summer Kick-Off BBQ, an evening s’more roast for the Grande Opening of Tall Timbers Park (a 2 acre forest within the development), and the first ever “The Cottages” Golf Tournament where cottage owners teamed up for a game of Texas Scramble with plenty of prizes to be won, just to name a few.

What’s more, the strata council publishes a monthly newsletter informing owners of the latest developments as well as upcoming community events, not to mention the chatter amongst the strata corporation of ordering merchandise bearing The Cottages well recognized logo; a true reflection of pride!

Lastly, this private neighbourhood watches out for each other and ensures that the fully gated community is a safe and well maintained place for all cottage owners, their friends and family to enjoy; this spirited community lives by the saying “the front door of your cottage starts at the gate!”

Click on the following links to check out some of the community events held this summer:

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Flickr

With the sun shining and not a cloud in the sky, cottage owners spent their holiday weekend outdoors, surrounded by nature.  Neighbours reconnected, enjoying each other’s company on the back porch, while families celebratedThe Cottages Annual Egg Hunt in Tall Timbers Park; a 2 acre forest positioned in the center of the 45 acre community offering nature inspired activities including campfires and picnics.

Watch this: The Cottages Annual Egg Hunt in Action!

The long weekend also attracted a large crowd of over 450 visitors who were charmed by the unique craftsman’s style cottages and apparent community spirit.  Guests had the opportunity to explore 3 very unique Display Cottages on showcase, obtain the latest information on the recent release of Phase 3, as well as discover the neighbourhood in action.

• Click Virtual Tour for a personal, interactive tour of the newest Display Cottage.
• To view additional photo’s of the community, please visit Facebookor Flickr

The Cottages at Cultus Lake is open for viewing on Saturday’s & Sunday’s from 12noon-5pm.

We are expecting yet another beautiful weekend ahead so be sure to plan a quick trip to The Cottages at Cultus Lake.

We look forward to seeing you then.