Amusement parks with water slides in the Vancouver region include Big Splash in Tsawwassen and Bridal Falls and Cultus Lake Waterpark in the Fraser Valley.

Waterparks are great places for young folk to spend hot summer days, and these three destinations are definitely popular.

All three of the Lower Mainland’s main water slide attractions open for the 2024 season in June. They also all close for the season on September 2nd.

Water Slides in the Lower Mainland

Of the three main water slide facilities in the Lower Mainland, Big Splash is the most recently renovated. Bridal Falls, meanwhile, is the smallest and least expensive. Cultus Lake is the largest (and arguably the most fun).

Water Park Comparisons

Big Splash, Bridal Falls and Cultus Lake are all water slide parks, but all fairly different. Bridal Falls is better for little kids than it is for older youth, and Cultus Lake is the largest facility with the widest range of slide options.

Attraction Prices

In 2024, prices between the three facilities are similar, although Bridal Falls is the cheapest option at about $32 for a day pass. Big Splash and Cultus Lake are around $40 to $45 for a full day.

Big Splash and Bridal Falls charge everyone over age 3 or 4 the same rate. Admission to Cultus Lake is free for children under 36 inches tall when accompanied by a paying adult (maximum of one child per adult).

Water Park Food Policies

The three water parks have slightly different rules when it comes to outside food and drinks.

Big Splash doesn’t allow guests to bring in any outside food at all. You’re only allowed to take water inside the park. At Cultus Lake food is allowed if it was made at home, but take-out from restaurants or deliveries is not allowed. All non-alcoholic drinks are allowed as long as they’re in sealed containers and not in glass bottles. Bridal Falls allows guests to bring whatever lunches they want and the park has designated picnic areas.

All of the parks have snack bars or other concessions to buy food and beverages. In the case of Big Splash, that’s the only place to get food while at the park!

Venue Locations

The Bridal Falls and Cultus Lake water parks are both located in the Fraser Valley, so closest to places like Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Harrison Hot Springs, Maple Ridge and Langley. Bridal Falls is at the base of a large beautiful mountain range, and Cultus Lake is at the edge of a forest, yet not far from a popular lake.

Big Splash, meanwhile, is located in Tsawwassen, so closest for people in Delta and Richmond, or folk traveling to or from the nearby BC Ferries‘ terminal. The water park is in a flat, open area across the street from a major shopping mall.

For most other folk in the Lower Mainland, the different venues require between a 30-minute and 2-hour drive to get to, which is arguably worth doing for families with kids on hot summer days.

Below is additional background information about each of the three different water slide parks.

(Note: Details are subject to change. Check facility websites for the most up-to-date information.)

Big Splash Water Slide Park

Formerly called Splashdown until a few years ago, Big Splash is a medium-sized water park near the BC Ferries terminal in Tsawwassen. Its address is 4775 Nulelum Way which is just past the Tsawwassen Mills outlet mall.

Splashdown was an older water slide park which was purchased by new ownership a couple of years ago and given some upgrades.

As of 2024 Big Splash had a 3.5-star rating with TripAdvisor, a 2.5-star rating with Yelp and a 3.8-star rating with Google Reviews.

Admission Prices at Big Splash

As of the summer of 2024, an all-day pass at Big Splash cost $41 for anyone age 4 and older. Twilight passes are good from 3:00 pm until closing and cost $31.

Parking costs about $20 extra. Lockers were available for $20 as well, with half of that refunded when you return the key. Typical menu items at BV’s Sports Bar & Grill include chicken strips & fries, hamburgers, chicken burgers and pizza. Picnic tables can be rented and reserved in advance for $28.

For more information see the Big Splash website.

Bridal Falls Waterpark

The Bridal Falls Waterpark is a smaller waterpark facility that’s good for families with younger children. It’s located at 53790 Popkum Road South in Rosedale, which is close to Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park just off the Trans-Canada Highway and about halfway between Chilliwack and Harrison Hot Springs in the Fraser Valley.

Bridal Falls isn’t a big place. It has about 5 intermediate to advanced slides, 1 tubing slide and a few little kiddie slides and play areas. The facility also has a large hot tub, which is nice on cooler days.

As of 2024, Bridal Falls Waterpark had a 3.5 rating on TripAdvisor and a 4.0-star rating with Google Reviews.

Admission Prices at Bridal Falls

Also as of the summer of 2024, all-day passes at Bridal Falls cost $32 for folk ages 3 and older. Passes valid for just the last hour and a half of the day are also available for just $9.

Adults wanting to supervise young children in the kiddie slide area (and not use the hot tub or larger slides) are able to do so for $15 per day.

Click Bridal Falls Waterpark for more details.

Cultus Lake Waterpark

Cultus Lake Waterpark is a massive water slide facility located at 4150 Columbia Valley Highway in the resort town of Cultus Lake.

The largest and most famous water park in the Lower Mainland, Cultus Lake also has the highest online reviews. It has a 4-star rating on TripAdvisor, 4.4 on Google Reviews and 2.7 on Yelp as of the summer of 2024.

Located in the Fraser Valley at 4150 Columbia Valley Highway in Cultus Lake, about 15 minutes from the Trans-Canada Highway, the Cultus Lake Waterpark is the largest water slide park in the province. It’s huge and features a wide range of slides suitable for all ages.

Admission Prices at Cultus Lake

In 2024 a day pass for adults is $40 on weekdays and $45 on weekends. Folk less than 3 feet tall though are free. Twilight passes are good for the last 3 hours of the day and cost $27 on weekdays and $30 on weekends.

There is a free parking lot at Cultus Lake for paying water park customers in 2024. It’ll fill up quick though on busy days! There’s also a paid parking lot that costs $10.

For more information see our article about the Cultus Lake Waterpark.