Ryder Lake, Chilliwack Explained

Ryder Lake
Native Name:T'ept'óp (Halq'eméylem)
"where vine maples grow"
Settlement Type:Neighbourhood in Chilliwack
Flag Alt:Flag of Chilliwack
Shield Alt:Chilliwack Coat of Arms
Pushpin Map:Canada British Columbia
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Ryder Lake in British Columbia
Coordinates:49.1106°N -121.8781°W
Subdivision Type:City
Subdivision Name:Chilliwack
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Type2:Country
Established Title:Settled
Established Date:c. 1890
Founder:John Ferris Ryder
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:PST
Utc Offset1:-8
Timezone1 Dst:PDT
Utc Offset1 Dst:-7
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:V2P
Area Code Type:Area code
Area Code:+1-604

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.

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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Notes and References

  1. http://apps.gov.bc.ca/pub/bcgnws/names/22837.html BC Names/GeoBC "Ryder Lake (community)"
  2. http://apps.gov.bc.ca/pub/bcgnws/names/22834.html BC Names/GeoBC entry "Ryder Lake (lake)"