our community
"alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much” – helen keller.
community is everything to us. we believe that when people come together, magic happens. over the past eight years, we have worked to create relationships and partnerships that build up our community and make the world a better place.
our partnerships
windward lavender
situated in a unique valley between vedder mountain and the international ridge lies windward's lavender field at 181 meters above sea level. the high altitude climate here lends to a unique quality of lavender valued worldwide.
we purchase dried lavender flowers from windward farms and create a simple syrup to use in our signature cocktails. try our lavender sour next time you're in, made with our lavender simple syrup and empress gin.
on your next adventure to cultus lake, be sure to make this unique lavender farm a destination; it has quickly become a favourite of ours.
old yale brewing
located near the gateway to a pristine and breathtaking river valley, old yale brewing uses the finest, all-natural ingredients combined with canada’s best drinking water to make an award-winning line up of craft beers.
we have partnered with old yale brewing and carry many of their craft beers, both on tap and in our old yale cooler. they also brew our signature lakeside lager and lakeside amber ale that we pour daily for guests from near and far.
fraser valley mountain bikers
association
fvmba is a registered non-profit organization whose mission is to build a culture of inclusive mountain bike communities and sustainable trail networks.
our southwestern burger, aka the spencer burger, is named after spencer arnold, a fixture in the chilliwack mountain bike community. after his injury in early 2022, we have committed to donating $1 from the sale of every southwestern/spencer burger to fvmba to help support adaptive, accessible trails here in our community.
hunters' dale microgreens
hunters' dale offers local, organic microgreens and mushrooms for delivery in parts of the fraser valley, with a focus on sustainable farming practices.
we receive weekly deliveries from hunters' dale and we're proud to feature their microgreens on several of our dishes, including our famous black & blue toast. try it next time you're in and take a minute to enjoy hunters' dale's fresh microgreens!
chilliwack chiefs
adopt-a-school program
the chilliwack chiefs adopt-a-school program gives local businesses the chance to give back to their community by purchasing chiefs tickets and donating them to schools and youth programs throughout chilliwack, agassiz, and hope. we are proud sponsors of cultus lake elementary and are honoured to provide hockey tickets to students at this school so that they can attend games with their families.
fraser valley specialty poultry
fraser valley specialty poultry is a family farm located in yarrow, british columbia. they've been farming in the fraser valley for five generations, and pride themselves on their cage-free, humanely farmed poultry products. give them a try next time you visit lakeside by ordering our yarrow duck breast dinner, or visit their farm store in yarrow for local, custom-made chicken and duck products. additionally, they have partnered with other local businesses and carry artisinal cheeses, bc dairy, portofino bakery, quality beef from two rivers in vancouver, as well as other gourmet snacks in their farm store.
around cultus
some of our favourite adventures and local spots to enjoy...
visit them next time you come up to our beautiful lake and experience everything cultus has to offer
teapot hill
teapot hill offers adventurers a short uphill hike through streams and groves of mixed trees, ending with a beautiful view overlooking the lake and columbia valley. the ovens family often does this hike with their pup and we think it's an important part of the cultus lake experience. you may even find a teapot while on your journey, or leave one for other hikers to find.
main beach playground
situated near the docks of main beach, cultus lake, this playground is a favourite of the ovens family. main beach is one of the most popular swimming spots in cultus lake, located on the far north shore of the lake. there are also shaded picnic areas and bathroom facilities close by. bring your bathing suits on a hot summer day, or grab a coffee and enjoy the view while the kids play on the playground on a crisp fall morning. either way, this playground is a staple for our community.