Ryder Lake, Chilliwack
Ryder Lake is a small, sub-alpine, farming-based community located in Chilliwack, British Columbia, situated on Mount Thom to the west of Lookout Ridge.[1] A post office operated here from 1926 to 1940 Notable features in Ryder Lake include a former small elementary school and small fire hall.
Ryder Lake
T'ept'óp (Halq'eméylem) "where vine maples grow" | |
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Neighbourhood in Chilliwack | |
Ryder Lake Location of Ryder Lake in British Columbia | |
Coordinates: 49°06′38″N 121°52′41″W | |
City | Chilliwack |
Province | |
Country | |
Settled | c. 1890 |
Founded by | John Ferris Ryder |
Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
Postal code | V2P |
Area code | +1-604 |
The community is located east of Promontory. It is home to a great variety of wildlife and is a popular destination for hiking. The community is named after the lake of the same name.[2] The small lake is situated on private property and cannot be seen from the road because of fencing and trees.
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