Ryder Lake, Chilliwack
| 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 / 49.11056°N 121.87806°WCoordinates: 49°06′38″N 121°52′41″W / 49.11056°N 121.87806°W | |
| City | Chilliwack |
| Province |
 British Columbia |
| Country |
 Canada |
| Settled | c. 1890 |
| Founded by | John Ferris Ryder |
| Time zone | PST (UTC-8) |
| • Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) |
| Postal code | V2P |
| 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.
 Gene Voight standing on Haley Road Ryder Lake Chilliwack |
 A farm in Ryder Lake |
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