Being that it is the last long weekend of summer, owners and their families are out in full swing!

There is so much happening at The Cottages at Cultus Lake; an annual community BBQ, owners enjoying their last long weekend of boating on the lake, few neighbours training for the upcoming Cultus Lake Triathlon, a group of cottage wives heading up to hike Tee-Pot trail while their husbands host a big poker game,  and so much more.

Whether it’s battling it out on the tennis courts and roaming the trails and cooling off in Frosst Creek, or just lounging in the summer sun with your toes in the pool you will definitely be well rested and capture life long family memories that you will cherish forever.  The best part is, your next trip out to The Cottages is only a week away.

The Cottages at Cultus Lake is proven to be the most popular and active destination community in the lower mainland.

Check out what some of our owners are up to….

Labour Day Promotion – August 31 to September 3

4 brand new beautifully furnished display cottages have recently opened for visitors to tour, and for the upcoming September Long Weekend only, The Cottages at Cultus Lake Team is offering all of the furnishings at big savings. This is your chance to own 1 of 4 display cottages and keep all the designer furniture for just $5000.*

Own a Display Cottage Today!

These display cottages have been hand picked by the developer because of their stunning locations; situated on lots that provide breathtaking mountain views, ample natural light and lots of sunshine.

Each display cottage is furnished with everything you need to move in and live the cottage life, including; high qualtiy sofas, reclaimed wood dining sets, HD TV’s, bedroom sets and more! All being move-in ready and fitted with a number of custom upgrades allows your family to start enjoying the cottage life today!

SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND!

A story published in Cottage Magazine titled Guest at the Cabin, written by Jane Cassie talks about cottage etiquette for visitors.

As a guest at a cottage when gathering with family, friends and connecting with nature be sure to follow some simple etiquette and rules to ensure your invite for next year.

• “Eliminate the electronics”  Enjoy a CD and leisurely read instead of cell phones and TV’s.
• “Instead of designer duds bring a pair of overalls, comfy sweats and gardening gloves”
• Don’t overstay your welcome “Guest like fish begin to smell after 3 days”
• Offer to help with household duties and projects; a hostess will always welcome help when and if it is needed.
• “Bring your share of grub” At most cottages B.Y.O.B is a must, everyone loves to eat and drink on weekend getaways
• A token gift of Thanks is always appreciated.
• When asked “how did you sleep” always answer “fine thanks” chances are your cottage cot is not the feather bed at the Hilton.
• Whether they are party people or sleepy heads, size up the situation and go with the flow.
• Be a gracious guest and turn that frown upside down.
• No one likes a massive mess, keep tidy.
• Be a camp champ who loves everything from weed whacking to jig sawing.
• When bunking with your significant other remember that the cottage is full of other guests, so be careful not to over share your evening.

To read more on this article go to www.cottagemagazine.com

Cultus Lake has a mild climate with limited extremes; not too hot, not too cold, just right all year round.

The highest temperature recorded was 38.2 °C on July 29, 2009, and the lowest recorded temperature was−21.7 °C  in 1968.

Precipitation falls mostly as rain, with limited snow fall.  Cultus Lake receives nearly the same number of days of precipitation as comparable local communities near Vancouver.

Summers at Cultus Lake are beautiful and are normally hot and sunny, with long days of lasting daylight.

With Summer just around the corner, make sure to plan a trip out to Cultus Lake and visit The Cottages.

Open Daily, from 12noon to 5pm (except Wednesdays).

The Eco Market – May 9 to October 10
Be inspired by local artists. Listen to live music. Taste the goodness of fresh food. Enjoy your community. The market’s juried artisans offer works in a variety of media including glass, jewelry, painting, and more.  Read more

Cultus Lake Community Picnic – May 12
Cultus Lake Community Picnic for Mother’s Day! Bring a picnic or dine in one of the many Lake Restaurants, enjoy live entertainment and win prizes.  $5 admission.  For more information call 604-791-8673

Klby’s Annual Mother’s Day Event – May 13
Bring Mom out for an old-fashioned Mother’s Day at Kilby Historic Site. Enjoy a leisurely walk down memory lane with your mom in our 1920’s General Store Museum. Read more

Man in Motion Tour 25th Anniversary Celebration – May 13
This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the Man In Motion Tour. Join Rick Hansen in his journey towards spinal cord research, and celebrate with live entertainment. Read more

Minter Gardens – Rick Hansen Relay Visit – May 13
You are we invited to meet the Man in Motion Relay Team, learn about the journey and wish them well on the last few kilometers! Read more

Victoria Day Celebration at Kilby – May 21
Join them for a Teddy Bear Picnic!  Read more.

Hells Gate – The Rotary River Run Regatta – May 27
The Rotary River Run Regatta is rolling out the barrels again with the Hope Rotary Club.  Over 30 barrels get tossed off the Hell’s Gate suspension bridge to kick off the wackiest race from Hell’s Gate to Yale, B.C. Read more

Chilliwack School of Performing Arts – Spring Festival – May 31 to June 3
Presenting “Cinderella” by Junior Musical Theatre; “Dear Edwina” by Intermediate Musical Theatre; and excerpts from “A Chorus Line”, “Anne of Green Gables”, “Annie”, “School House Rock” and dance performances by the Main stage class.  Read more

With Spring drawing near cottage owners are beginning to notice the transformation of the still landscape to bright colors as the trees blossom and flower buds flourish, as well as the the nights growing longer and lighter, the early morning mist hovering over Cultus Lake and the Valley, and the waft of clean fresh air.

As cottagers eagerly anticipate the arrival of the year’s first season, and the annual blooming of the neighbourhood cherry tree, they are also busy filling in their day planners with spring cleaning chores and gardening must-do’s, as well as scheduling family and friend visits and fun activities for the entire family to enjoy all summer long.

Spring cleaning is in session and the community is getting a head start on the hectic summer season by freshening up their cottages from top to bottom.  Although The Cottages at Cultus Lake are enjoyed all year round and are more like a home away from home, the task of reviving ones cottage from the winter blues stimulates a sense that summer is just around the corner.

The first warm days will uncover the many like-minded green thumbs of the community.  Shovels and shears begin to surface as the tall timbers surrounding each cottage are pruned, winter debris is cleared, and flower beds are dug and replanted awaiting the spring rain. Neighbours like to spend their afternoons sharing their portfolio of this year’s vegetable seeds, herbs, plants and flora while the whole family spends time together in the yard lending a hand to plant them.

As you may have noticed, here at The Cottages at Cultus Lake we love spring; watching the monotone shades of winter quickly disappear making our community a colourful and cheerful place to be.

Best of all, springs arrival brings us one step closer to summer!