September 1, 2017
Can't believe that summer is coming to an end and that the leaves will, soon, start changing colour. And, that means fall nostalgia is around the corner...rain dancing on the rooftops, simmering soups that aromatize your kitchen, and refreshing walks that take us back to a simpler time.
Harrison in the fall bring out the cozy of the season.
The lake still beckons and is alive with wilderness activity. Comfort food and steaming mugs of java and tea are served at our cafés and bistros, beckoning you to visit and bring your favourite book.
Here is our handy list!
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Fly like an eagle,
swim like a seal
Bald Eagles are not the only creatures that, eagerly, await the arrival of salmon. Seals, bears, and sturgeon also rely on the spawning season and can be seen along the Harrison River.
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Nothing warms
like a cold one
Tickets are on sale now for the 6th Annual Harrison Beer Festival, taking place on October 27 & 28th. Includes BC Craft Beer sampling, an Oktoberfest Dance, and Irish Cask Night. Two days celebrating BEER!
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Delicious Harvest
While sweater weather feels like a warm, hugging blanket, a hearty bowl of locally-harvested veggie soup from Muddy Water’s Café is just what mom ordered. Satisy your fall craving for a cup of comfort.
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A Fabulous Float
Take a tour of Harrison Lake with Shoreline Tours or
Harrison Eco Tours and chart a course to remember.
Join in October & November for world- renowned bald eagle viewing!
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A Fair to Remember
It is the Year of the Sunflower for the 2017 Agassiz Fall Fair! Happening September 15th & 16th, and featuring a midway, corn festival, 4-H competitions, antique tractor pull and more, this fair is over 106 years old...steeped in good ol' fashioned fun!
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Fall Favourites
Celebrate the turning of the season at Kilby Historic Site with the Autumn Harvest Festival on September 10th. Feast on Yorkshire Pudding and Roast Beef and watch a100 year-old apple press in action! The cider is fall in a cup.
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Warm to the Core
While Harrison is about so much more than the hot springs, the healing of the springs is addictive, bringing our guests back several times throughout the year.
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Bliss Out!
The kids are back in school and everyone is back to their routines, creating more 'love me' moments. Choose the spa treatment of your choice.
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Bring your favourite flannel pj’s and
book your overnight stay.
Always so much closer than you think.
Harrison Hot Springs is
#justuptheroad.
Posted on Aug 30, 2017 by Tourism Harrison
#JustUpTheRoad in #HarrisonHotSprings by @roman_podorozhnyi
August 1, 2017
Harrison Hot Springs is a for the novice and experienced paddler alike. From Harrison Mills to where the Harrison River meets Harrison Hot Springs, the scenery remains untouched, the water is calming, and the exploration routes are endless.
Did you know that…
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Harrison Mills holds the record for being the world’s largest winter eagle gathering? From November to January, tens of thousands of eagles flock to the region as they feast on salmon. Harrison Mills is located only 15 minutes away from us!
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Harrison Lake is crisp and clear because it is glacial-fed and often placed on Top 10 lists. It is wider and longer than it looks, amounting to 60 km in length and 9 km in width.
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Paddle past First Nations' petrographs, burial sites, and the historic "Bubble and Squeak" sunken steamship and take in the abundant wildlife and scenic beauty that Harrison is known for.
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You can rent kayaks from Killer’s Cove or take a guided tour with Harrison Eco Tours.
Know before you go:
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Stay close to shore. Strong winds can come up quickly and drift you just a little farther than you might like to go.
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Watch the weather as it can change quickly.
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Best to paddle with other kayaks or canoes. Thinking safety in numbers.
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Always strap on a life vest. You won’t look silly, you’ll look safe!
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Dabble with a Paddle
This is the perfect trip for novice or experienced paddlers. Leaving twice daily from the Harrison Lake shore, this tour includes safety orientation and a two-hour paddle on Harrison Lake.
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Bring along the Littles
No need to leave the kids at home. Family-friendly Miami River is an easy, super-fun route that is well-suited for young(er) children. You will paddle right through the Village.
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History Lesson on a Boat
Departing from Harrison Lake Beach, take a kayak down the Harrison River to Kilby Provincial Park in Harrison Mills. Paddle past petrographs and pictographs.
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Over the Rainbow
Accessible only by boat, a full day trip in your kayak that you will never forget. Pack a picnic lunch and take a guided paddle to Rainbow Falls. Stretch your legs as you take a short hike up.
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Lake to River in One Day
Bring a friend and two cars. Park one at either Sandpiper Golf Course and Rowena’s Inn on the River or Kilby Historic Site , in Harrison Mills, and the other at Harrison Hot Springs. Then paddle your way from Harrison Mills to your destination! Check it out in the fall when the bald eagles appear.
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A Legendary Park
Sasquatch Provincial Park touches on four lakes, two of which – Deer and Hicks – are well-suited to explore in small boats. (Electric motors only on Deer Lake and 10hp is the maximum permitted on Hicks.) Paddle to the isolated Sandy Beach at Hick’s south end. Pack a tent and stay the night.
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Spy with your Eagle Eye
Eco tours are not just for the birds. Paddle along calm waters on a guided trip and spy with your little eyes all that nature is hiding.
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Green PointJust a short 5km drive from Harrison Village, Green Point is 'chalk a block full' of salmon, eagles, and seals in the fall. A little explorer’s paradise!
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BC Day Long weekend is just days away! Have you got plans? Bike the
Agassiz circle farm tour or learn what life was like in days of old at
Kilby's Heritage Day. Is there a better way to celebrate BC's birthday?
With so much to do and only so many hours in a day, we encourage you to sleep tight
. Book your overnight stay.
Harrison Hot Springs is
#justuptheroad.
Posted on Jul 31, 2017 by Tourism Harrison
June 29, 2017
It's going to be an awesome summer in Harrison Hot Springs, From events, festivals, self-guided tours, and so much more, you'll be left with the question of where to start! Upload this post into your calendar and pace yourself for weekends of fun!
A celebration of past and present, this tour is a rich mix of wonderful things to see, do, smell, and taste! See cows roaming the fields, watch artisan cheese and hand-crafted pottery in the making. Take a self-guided tour of a 1920's living history historic site, explore a garden and shop for antiques and home & garden décor. Smell fresh coffee being roasted and taste homemade dishes with locally-sourced products, heirloom tomatoes, garlic, corn, cheese, raspberries, blueberries, and fresh veggies. Don't forget about the Harrison River Select salmon treats!
Here is a sample of what you can find year-round!
Tourism Harrison, Prospera Credit Union, and our farmers welcome you to another year of exploring the countryside. The Agassiz Farms Cycle Tour is a leisurely, one-day self-guided cycle tour, centred around a 30-km flat route.
Bags too heavy for biking? A shuttle service has been provided, which will collect your purchases and bring them back to the registration area for pick-up. We encourage a stop and shop at the many local artisan booths along the way. That's right, we are talking Christmas shopping in July!
Stop by UBC’S Dairy Education and Research Centre and find out why cows can thrive eating forages, whereas humans cannot? Do they prefer to live indoors or outdoors? So many great questions, to be answered.
Follow on Facebook for updated announcements.
Here is a sneak peak of what you will see on July 22nd!
Posted on Jun 28, 2017 by Tourism Harrison
June 1, 2017
Yes, we have magical hot springs, but there's a whole side to us that is wooing the free spirit's heart.
We are here to help you dot your i's and cross your t's before your next trek.
Make sure you don't forget! Bring your:
Be prepared for the
time of your life!
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GEAR UP
Makes sure your checklist
includes an appreciation for
sensational views!
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#HarrisonHotSprings by
@bctravelchica
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PROPER FOOTWEAR REQUIRED
Treat those tender tootsies right. Think about your awesome hike, not sore toes!
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BY BOAT OR BY BIKE
Ride your bike to our Circle Farm Tour Partners, or chill on the water and watch soaring eagles.
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CAPTURE A LEGEND
This is your journey...your Harrison Hot Springs. Capture it the way you want to remember.
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@brezhnevaab
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NO SKINNY DIPPING!
Although tempting, we have to require a bathing suit at all times! (winky face)
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@bei_liu
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BEARS AND SASQUATCH OH MY!
Noise and distraction make it hard to be in the present moment. Take all of Mother Nature in.
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@chrisprinn
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LOVE THE NIGHTLIFE?
Feeling adrenalized? Time for a cold one, and we don't mean
another pool dip.
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@ellewoodsen
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HUNGER STRIKES
Can't let your blood sugar drop. Fuel up with small bites with good eats at local hotspots.
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@ahmina_world
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Posted on May 31, 2017 by Tourism Harrison
