This photo is held at the Vancouver City Archives,
Out P.840, N.391.

Sumas Lake was a popular recreational area: for example, the Abbotsford Post, June 4th, 1920 reports in its social events section that

"On may 24th a party of Ridgedale people were the guests of Messrs J. Saunders and C. Farr on a motor boat picnic to Sumas Lake. Two boats carrying about 45 persons left the landing at 9 a.m. with Capt. Kelleher at the wheel of the leading craft. The weather man favored the day with his best goods and the sail up the river and the lake were most delightful. All were ready for the picnic dinner which was spread on Spoon Island, after which the party moved to the head of the lake where there was a delightful picnic ground. Games were engaged in by some of the younger people, while many of the gentlemen were busy with hook and line. A slight shower slightly shortened the day of sport. Laden with wild flowers and the spoil of the day, the return trip was made in less than two hours, a choppy sea on the lake adding the excitement. All agreed that a most enjoyable day had been spent and that Claude and Johnny were "jolly good fellows."