Chilliwack Lake is a lake in the upper basin of the Chilliwack River southeast of the city of the same name in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia , Canada . The lake, while entirely within Canada , is located just north of the border between British Columbia and the state of Washington and is both fed and drained by the Chilliwack River , which has its source in the North Cascades of Washington state and Canada, which surround the lake on all sides.
10-484: Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park is located on the lake's shores on the Canadian end of the lake. At the south end of the lake, there is a large beach, often a partying location, where the at-this-point- slough -like Chilliwack River enters the far end of the lake. There is also a trail that leads into an old growth forest along the river above the lake. It starts near the lake's far end. If you head off trail and ford
20-667: Is a provincial park in British Columbia , Canada . Covering 92.58 km , the park is located 150 km east of Vancouver in the Chilliwack River Valley. A trail was first cut to the Chilliwack River in 1855 by the Hudson's Bay Company. This trail was an improvement to the “Indian Trail,” an ancient trail that joined nine Indigenous villages between Vedder Crossing and Chilliwack Lake. In
30-556: Is suitable for boating, canoeing, swimming and fishing. The park also features several trails, including a trail to Lindeman Lake (1.5 km), Greendrop Lake (5.5 km), Flora Lake (7 km) and Radium Lake (6.5 km). All the hikes at the North end of the Park are considered strenuous mountain trails. As of 2013, the park recommends avoiding Hanging Lake as the trail is unmaintained and there are no safe river crossings across
40-612: The Chilliwack Lake, a valley-bottom lake. The valley is a U-shaped glacial valley. The topography of the park is a picturesque blend of old-growth forested slopes and sub-alpine and alpine ridges. The park was first established in 1973 comprising 384 hectares. It was expanded in 1974 and again in 1997, now comprising approximately 9,258 hectares. The name of the park was changed to "Sx̱ótsaqel/Chilliwack Lake Park" in 2021. Sx̱ótsaqel means " sacred lake " in Halkomelem and
50-401: The Chilliwack River. Flora Lake is one of several small lakes within the boundaries of Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park. The only access to Flora Lake is by a steep, rough and overgrown trail through slides, creeks, washouts and alpine meadows. Only experienced and well equipped hikers with path finding experience should attempt this trail. It is strongly recommended that one be prepared to spend
60-568: The area is the ancestral homeland of the Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe. A total of 40 kilometers of trails offer hiking, bird watching and wildlife viewing opportunities for visitors. There are also plenty of activities that can be done without getting into the water. There is a large playground in the park. The park has a total of 146 frontcountry campsites. There are backcountry camps in Greendrop, Lindeman, Flora, and Radium Lakes. Chilliwack Lake
70-511: The early part of the 20th century, logging began in the valley. By the 1920s the logging industry here had grown considerably. A railroad logging was set up. The railroad was destroyed by a huge fire in 1938. Subsequently, the railroad logging was stopped and supplanted by truck logging. In 1942 an army base was set up in Chilliwack and rifle ranges established on the road to Chilliwack Lake. . Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park gets its name from
80-549: The east side of the lake leading to its far end has been closed off to all but regular vehicles. ATVs and dirtbikes are not permitted on the road beyond the south boundary of Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park. In addition to that, the road has been decommissioned. This article about a location on the Coast of British Columbia , Canada is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park Sx̱ótsaqel/Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park
90-403: The river, you can find the difficult trail to Hanging Lake. Chilliwack Lake can be ideal for canoeing, kayaking, paddle-boarding and small motorized boats. It is important to understand local conditions prior to departure as strong afternoon winds can strand unsuspecting people on the east end of this alpine lake. Also note that dangerous currents exist on the north-west corner of the lake where
100-497: The water flows into the Chilliwack River . There is a boat launch that is suitable for boats under 20 feet in length at the west end of the lake. Water levels fluctuate throughout the year and the boat launch can become unusable due to either high water completely submerging it, or low water exposing jagged rocks - use at your own risk. Chilliwack Lake has an oceanic climate ( Köppen climate type Cfb ). The road on
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