Cultus Lake – UPDATE from Cultus Lake Waterpark – On Monday June 15, 2026 at approximately 11:05am, a serious incident occurred near one of our rides at Cultus Lake Waterpark, in the queuing area. We are deeply saddened by the incident which occurred today resulting in injuries to a number of guests visiting the park, including children. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims injured and families affected by this unfortunate event. We would like to thank Cultus Lake Fire Department and paramedics for their support and care today.
At this time, we are announcing a closure of Cultus Lake Waterpark for the next 48 hours in order to conduct a thorough and independent investigation. We are fully cooperating with the authorities through the process of investigation and assessment. We are determined to ensure that something like this does not happen within our facility again.
From Canadian Press:
Twelve students were taken to hospital Monday after what appears to have been an electrical incident at a waterpark in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley.
Cpl. Carmen Kiener with Chilliwack RCMP confirmed in an email that the children were in stable condition after sustaining “serious but non-life-threatening injuries” at Cultus Lake Waterpark, east of Vancouver.
Ken Hoff, assistant director of communications for the Coquitlam School District, said the students from Minnekhada Middle School were being assessed for unspecified injuries.
The incident occurred during a field trip for Grade 6 and 7 students, he said.
A statement from the waterpark posted on social media didn’t say what happened, only that a “serious incident” occurred near one of the rides in the queuing area and several guests, including children, were hurt.
BC Emergency Health Services said it had received a call shortly after 11 a.m. and dispatched ambulances, advanced care paramedics and other resources to the site.
Two of the 10 people hospitalized had to be transported by air ambulance, it said.
The cause of the incident was still under investigation, with WorkSafeBC taking conduct of the probe, Chilliwack RCMP said later Monday.
“At this time, there is no indication that the event was caused by a person, and investigators do not believe it to be the result of deliberate human action,” the Mounties said in a statement, adding there was no ongoing risk to the public.
Cultus Lake Waterpark said it would close for the next few days in order to conduct a thorough and independent investigation.
“We are fully co-operating with the authorities through the process of investigation and assessment. We are determined to ensure that something like this does not happen within our facility again.”
BC Hydro, meanwhile, said an initial investigation had identified an electrical issue originating on the customer’s side, rather than from the utility’s infrastructure.
“The safety of the public is our top priority, and we’re continuing to work co-operatively with the waterpark operator and will support the ongoing investigation in any way we can,” the provincial utility said in a statement.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 15, 2026.
RCMP UPDATE – Chilliwack RCMP responded to a late-morning incident at a Cultus Lake water park on June 15, 2026, where multiple individuals sustained injuries.
On June 15, 2026, at approximately 11:20 a.m., Chilliwack RCMP responded to a report of multiple injuries at a water park in Cultus Lake. Paramedics and other first responders attended the scene, providing medical care to twelve individuals. All injured persons were transported to hospital for further assessment and treatment. The nature of the injuries are reported to be serious but not life threatening.
As part of the emergency response, Columbia Valley Highway was temporarily closed in both directions to allow emergency personnel access to the area and to support patient care and transport.
“Our priority from the outset has been the safety and well-being of those involved. This appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing risk to the public.” said Cpl. Carmen Kiener of the Upper Fraser Valley RCMP. “First responders acted quickly to secure the area, provide care, and ensure all individuals received the medical attention they required. We are grateful for the various agencies that attended this incident to assist all of those affected.”
The investigation remains ongoing to determine the cause of the incident. Chilliwack RCMP is working with WorkSafeBC who has taken over conduct of the investigation. At this time, there is no indication that the event was caused by a person, and investigators do not believe it to be the result of deliberate human action.
ORIGINAL STORY – Social Media lit up after 11 AM June 15, of a major incident at the Cultus Lake waterslide.
There are published reports of an electrical incident.
Facebook video from Cultus Lake Community – https://www.facebook.com/reel/2267116167428171
The same Facebook page posted that 12 students were treated and 11 of them were on a school trip from Coquitlam. This time of year, many schools make their way to the waterpark.
On Facebook: Jessica Armstrong: Owen and I were at the waterpark today about 10’ from this incident. We are ok! The last I heard everyone is in stable condition at ARH and Children’s. The response was FAST and phenomenal. Including 8-10 ambulances, two firetrucks and two medivacs. They were there within MINUTES. I’m absolutely impressed with our emergency services. And kudos to Cultus Waterpark staff for their efforts in immediately shutting down the area and treating it seriously. Very professional
