Existence of TCT signage usually indicates the official declaration of useable trail:

• Some of the signed trail may not be the final route. 

• Please do not rely on the signs to find the route. 

• To avoid disappointment, plan ahead by using this website and the book, 'Trans Canada Trail - the British Columbia Route'.

Caution is required using these trails as they are being upgraded. Expect detours where there is trail construction in progress..

The Pedestrian/Cycling/Equestrian Trail (West to East)
(Also wheelchairs capable of using unpaved paths and unafraid to use sides of roads)

Rotary Vedder River Trail

From the Keith Wilson Bridge and having crossed the Vedder River to the east side, continue heading eastward by going under the bridge from the bridge sidewalk. The route follows dikes and trails along the Vedder River up to Vedder Crossing at the bridge on Vedder Mountain Road.  Drop onto a trail at the gravel storage site soon after the Keith Wilson Bridge.  At the section between two successive bridges, it is a short trip to the  Blue Heron  interpretive centre, 500 metres north of the trail.  On the east side of the railroad and just past the Lickman parking area stands another  TCT Trail Marker (pavilion).  This is kilometre 0 between this pavilion and the one in Hope 100 km later.  Continue on this trail to the Vedder Bridge.  There is access to the dike at Keith Wilson Bridge, Sumas Prairie Rd. Lickman Rd., Peach Rd., and Vedder Crossing.

Fishermen often dot the shores of the Vedder River while trekkers are treated to vistas of farmland and mountains, a blue heron rookery called The Great Blue Heron Reserve and the Rotary Interpretive Center, and many interpretive markers along the way. The trail is generally hard-packed gravel and flat, allowing many user groups, including wheelchairs, to take advantage of this section. Washroom facilities are located at several locations on the trail. Along the trail there are the former Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack, the Vedder Crossing Sardis Communities, and the Tzeachten First Nation, a member of the Stö:ló.

Cultus Trail

The connection from the Vedder Bridge Crossing to Cultus Lake Park involves regular heavy road traffic at this time.  This bridge crosses the Chilliwack River where it meets the Vedder River.  For now continue westward on Vedder Mountain Road (0.7 km) and turn south, uphill, on Cultus lake Road, 1.6 km. At the Cultus Lake Park sign take a forested trail and admire large western cedars and douglas firs as you progress to the Sweltzer Creek fisheries headquarters, 0.85 km.

From here continue to follow Trans Canada Trail signs to the lake shore.

Walkers cross to the opposite side of the road from the fisheries buildings staying on the west side of Sweltzer Creek and take Lake Shore Drive leading to a parking lot. You may want to go over to the Cultus Lake kiosk to orient yourself before heading to the parking lot.  At the southeast corner of the parking lot, cross over a small bridge crossing Sweltzer Creek to the edge of Cultus Lake, a highly popular beach. Follow the shoreline to the boat launch. Turn north to Park Drive.  Cyclists using the beach trail are asked to walk their bikes whenever they pass pedestrians.  (Equestrians need to stay on Columbia Valley Highway, turn right along Sunnyside Boulevard then turn left on Mountain View until it joins up with Park Drive and the main TCT.) At the end of Park Drive pick up a trail besides a chain link fence that heads towards the Columbia Valley Highway. Just before reaching the highway follow a trail west parallel to it and take the first short trail to your right that appears to be heading for a pub across the main road. Cross the road to the right of the pub and continue on a trail heading up the hill to Elizabeth Road. Follow it through a residential cul-de-sac to Vance Road. From here turn right on Vance going uphill on the active Liumchen Forest Service Road (FSR).  This is the Liumchen Trai section of the Trans Canada Trail.

Cultus Lake Park and Cultus Lake Provincial Park are located in a beautiful mountain setting that attract thousands of people every summer. They offer all the amenities associated with a summer destination. The Soowahlie First Nation, a member of the Stö:ló, also make this area their home. This is the last chance to buy supplies before heading up the valley.

Elevation Changes
No significant elevation change on the Rotary Vedder River Trail. There is a change of 50 metres (165 ft.) on the Cultus Lake Road.

Public Washroom Facilities and Staging areas (Parking)
Along the Rotary Vedder River Trail: at the foot of Sumas Prairie Road, Lickman Road, Peach Road, and Vedder Road (CFB Chilliwack).

Cultus Lake Park at the beach and campground neighbour to the boat launch.

Accommodation
Camping
Camping is plentiful at Cultus Lake Park. There are also many camping spots in the surrounding areas.

Hotels, Bed and Breakfasts, other
In Chilliwack Centre

Shops and Restaurants
There are all kind of shops and restaurants along Vedder Road. Crossing the Trans Canada Highway northward continuing on Vedder Road to Old Yale road takes one in the older sections of Chilliwack.

There are restaurants and grocery provisions at Cultus Lake Village.

For More Information
Chilliwack Parks
Chilliwack Recreation and Accommodation,
Location Map
Cultus Lake Provincial Park

Bear Safety

Trans Canada Trail Descriptions by Area

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