Cover Story – The Cottages at Cultus Lake

May 7th, 2012

The Cottages at Cultus Lake is featured on the front cover of the Homes & Land Metro Vancouver May 2012 Issue.

The cover story titled The Cottages at Cultus Lake – There Has Never Been a Better Time (Page 34 of the Resort, Recreational, and Out of Town Properties section ) speaks about the community, the cottages themselves and why now is the perfect time to purchase your very own Cottage at Cultus Lake

Pick up a free copy of the May 2012 Issue at your nearest news stand or click HERE to flip through the online version.

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Country Cottage Revival – The Western Investor

May 6th, 2012

The Western Investor gains an in depth look at BC’s recreational property and discovers that Spring sales surge as back-to-basic-buyers discover true value in small-town recreational markets.

“vacation buyers are looking for solid, simple value, not innovations such as the hotel condos, leased land or fractionals that defined the last boom.”

“Developers who are offering full ownership, however, have found stability sells.”

The Cottages at Cultus Lake is featured in this enlightening article, suggesting the development is “evidence of the search for value…where 165 freehold cottages a block from Cultus Lake have sold at prices of around $300 per square foot.”

Cultus Lake combines many of the features hard-nosed buyers are looking for:
• freehold land with detached cottages;
• close to the lake and next to a golf course; and
• a short (under two-hours) drive from the Lower Mainland.

Jon Van Geel, the Developer of The Cottages was interviewed by The Western Investor commenting that after the HST came into effect in 2010 – slapping the full 12 per cent tax onto secondary residences – “we had more people looking but less people buying.”  With the change this April, which allows vacation homes the same rebates as principal residences for the next year until the tax ends, “sales have shot up,” Van Geel said.

To read the full article, click Western Investor – Country Cottage Revival

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Auction Mart – LAST DAY TO BID!

April 28th, 2012

Going Once, Going Twice, Sold to the Lucky Cottage Bidder!

The Cottages at Cultus Lake is participating in the Lower Mainland Auction Mart, offering a $50,000 gift certificate to form a cash deposit towards the purchase of a brand new cottage!

Sunday May 6th is the LAST DAY TO BID!

Click AUCTION MART for bidding information.

Happy bidding!

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Your Family Cottage: A Family Legacy

April 20th, 2012

Building a family legacy for future generations.

Sales at The Cottages at Cultus Lake have been very strong over the last three years and show no signs of slowing down. For those who view home buying and real estate as a pure investment vehicle, this set of circumstances can seem a bit perplexing, but knowing our prospective owners like we do, we aren’t a bit surprised. You see, they aren’t looking to buy office space, residential rental space, or a commercial property. The Cottage at Cultus Lake buyers are interested in acquiring a space for their families to grow and spend time together. They are looking for a place that allows them to focus on each other rather than the demands of the daily grind. Most of all, they are looking for a sanctuary, a safe and comforting place in which to welcome family and friends, creating a legacy of security for future generations.

It all sounds a bit Norman Rockwell when put to print, but the funny thing is that nostalgia for a “simpler, better” time is exactly what drives many to join The Cottages at Cultus Lake community. If you think about it, there are few opportunities in our fast paced, bigger-better-faster world to access that kind of security and peace. We can get away from it all with a brief vacation or try relaxation activities like yoga or meditation to ward off the stress for an hour or so, but it’s rare to have a place of one’s own that is designated as a safe haven for you, your friends, and your family. Oh sure, your primary residence shelters you and provides safety and privacy but try as you might, you can never escape the demands, noise, and stress of city life that surround you. The Cottages at Cultus Lake owners count themselves as fortunate to have such a safe haven close enough to the city (and sometimes their primary home) for an easy and fast escape but far enough removed from the crowds to truly experience that sense of peace.

We are happy to welcome a wonderful new group of owners who value tranquility, family bonding, and the idea of building a legacy to be passed down to future generations – all things that endure far beyond real estate and economic markets.

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New Rebates Now Available on Secondary & Recreational Homes

February 18th, 2012

The B.C. Government announced on Friday February 17th the transitional rules from HST to GST/PST and how they will apply to the sale of new homes and recreational property.


What this means for The Cottages at Cultus Lake……

We are extremely excited that the government has introduced a new rebate for newly constructed recreational homes. Currently there is no HST rebate offered of any kind, at any price, anywhere in the province for a second home purchase, however, as of April 1st 2012 (yes, this year!) there will be. Purchasers of new Cottages will now be eligible to claim a provincial grant of up to $42,500.

For more information on this subject, please click on the following news links:

If you have any questions or comments about this topic or the community,
please contact the Discovery Centre at:

E-mail: Info@CultusLakeCottages.com     Toll Free: 1-877-888-4950

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Exploring Country Charm in the Fall

October 1st, 2011

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 16th to 17th.

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

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Summer Events Calender – August 2011

August 1st, 2011

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

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Recreational Property Market Bouncing Back

June 14th, 2011

If you have been dreaming about a ‘home away from home’ then now is the time to make that dream come true.  An informative article published by Global News states that the recreational property markets are on the rise.  A recent report says that Canada’s recreational property market appears to be bouncing back from a recessionary lull as buyers seek to capitalize on equity and stock-market gains.

Below are a few interesting points from the report:

“Demand rose 78 per cent in the 46 markets across the country”

“Buyers who held off during the recession are back in recreational property markets from coast-to-coast…their patience has been rewarded with more affordable recreational values and greater inventory levels.”

“Prices are down as much as 20 per cent from peak levels reported in 2006-2007, bringing ownership within reach to many potential purchasers,” said Elton Ash, regional executive vice-president of Re/Max in Western Canada.”

“Today’s average recreational getaways are truly earning the distinction as the “home away from home,” with many of the bells, whistles and comforts of their residential counterparts.”

Check out the full article: Recreational property markets bouncing back, Re/Max says

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“Survey shows lifestyle drives purchase of vacation homes” – The Vancouver Sun

June 11th, 2011

For those of you looking to purchase recreational property this summer, there is a great article  in Monday’s issue of The Vancouver Sun supporting your decision.  A survey commissioned as part of the 2010 Royal LePage Recreational Property Report, an annual market analysis of prices, trends and activity in selected leisure markets across the country, measures Canadian’s attitudes about recreational property and how it relates to an increased quality of life.

Below are a couple of interesting points that we have pulled from the article for your review:

“For almost half of Canadians in a national survey, buying a recreation property is about lifestyle”

“Their [Canadians] desire to improve their lifestyle by buying an escape destination comes despite concerns about increasing taxes, rising interest rates and new regulations that require higher down payments on second homes” says an Angus Reid survey.

“Canadians are generally confident about buying recreation properties because they see a payoff in terms of improved quality of life,” says Phil Soper, president and chief executive of Royal LePage Real Estate Services.

“…there continues to be strong demand for second homes and Canadians appear prepared to make significant investments in order to enjoy their leisure time.”

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Cover Story: The Cottages at Cultus Lake

June 1st, 2011

The Cottages at Cultus Lake is featured on the front cover of the Homes & Land Metro Vancouver to Whistler June 2011 Issue.  The cover story titled BC living at its Best (Page 32) speaks about the community, the cottages, and current owner’s experiences.

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