B.C. water park hints at reopening as investigation into tragic incident continues | Daily Hive

Cultus Lake Waterpark

The ongoing investigation into a tragic incident at B.C.’s biggest water park has led to all ticket sales being halted until further notice.

Cultus Lake Waterpark recently made the announcement on its website, just weeks after an electrical incident sent a dozen children to the hospital.

In an update posted online, park staff also confirmed that it was targeting a potential reopening in the latter half of July.

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“We are continuing to work through the inspection and approval process with Technical Safety BC, and we understand that this process will take time,” said the water park in its update dated June 27, 2026.

“Once a reopening date, operating hours, and ticket options have been finalized, new tickets will be released for purchase. In the meantime, we have temporarily suspended all ticket sales and are issuing refunds to all ticket holders.”

Cultus Lake Waterpark’s closure stems from an incident on Monday, June 15, where multiple people suffered electrical burn injuries

Technical Safety BC (TSBC), an independent organization that oversees the safe installation and operation of equipment and systems across the province, told Daily Hive that safety officers were conducting a thorough assessment of the regulated electrical and amusement device equipment involved in the incident.

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“Preliminary findings have identified electrical non-compliances at the site,” said TSBC in a previous statement to Daily Hive. “In order for the park to reopen, we will need to conduct further investigation, and the park owner will need to correct all hazards. As a result, the waterpark remains closed with no timeline for reopening.

“As B.C.’s technical safety regulator, we take our responsibility to the public incredibly seriously. Like all British Columbians, we are thinking of the families impacted by this incident.”

Cultus Lake Waterpark, located at 4150 Columbia Valley Highway, was hosting school groups when the incident occurred.

Ken Hoff, assistant director of communications and community relations for the Coquitlam School District, confirmed a number of students from School District 43’s Minnekhada Middle School in Port Coquitlam were injured at the water park.

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“This incident occurred at the bottom of our Zero to 60 waterslide attraction, past the end of the slide,” Cultus Lake Waterpark posted on social media. “This incident was tragic, and we are deeply upset by what these children experienced at our park.”

According to BC Emergency Health Services, two of the injured were transported to the hospital by air ambulance, and the other 10 were transported by ground ambulance.

The Fraser Valley attraction also added in its most recent update that repairs were underway as it gears up for a targeted reopening sometime in July.

“We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete the remaining inspections, repairs, and receive regulatory approvals,” wrote Cultus Lake Waterpark.