June 1, 2018
Harrison Hot Springs is a kayaking mecca for the novice and experienced paddler alike. The scenery remains untouched, the water is calming, and the exploration routes are endless.
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Don't have your own kayak or canoe? You can rent kayaks from Killer's Cove or take a guided tour with Harrison Eco Tours.
Make sure to plan your next outing accordingly!
Know before you go:
Stay close to shore. Strong winds can come up quickly and drift you just a little farther than you might like to go.
Watch the weather as it can change quickly.
It's best to paddle with other kayaks or canoes. Remember, safety in numbers.
Always strap on a life vest.
Be aware of your surroundings.
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1. DABBLE WITH A PADDLE: The perfect trip for the novice or experienced. Leaving twice daily from the Harrison Lakeshore, this tour includes safety orientation and a two-hour paddle on Harrison Lake and part-way down the Harrison River.
2. MIAMI RIVER IS FAMILY FRIENDLY: Bring along the littles. This is an easy paddle suited for families with young children where you'll paddle right through the Village.
3. HARRISON'S PAST: Paddle past the First Nations' petroglyphs, burial sites, and the historic "Bubble and Squeak" sunken steamship.
4. 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 to the falls. 8 hours round trip.
5. FROM LAKE TO RIVER: Harrison Hot Springs to Harrison Mills. Come with a friend and bring two cars. Leave one in at either Kilby Historic Site or Sandpiper Resort and take the other to Harrison. Gorgeous year-round but, especially, in the fall when bald eagles gather.
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Harrison Hot Springs...also known as 'family fun town'!
Although kayaking and canoeing is a blast, don't forget to part take in all those other fun water-filled family activities Harrison has to offer.
Sand and water always make for a good time. Try riding a banana boat, get in a bumper boat fight, play in the Wipe Out zones, and don't forget about the awesome waterslides! The kids. Will. Have. A. Blast!
And, CIRCLE FARM TOURS are back. This self-guided farm tour takes you through the countryside. Pet farm animals and sample locally grown and made food.
June 16 and 17th: This two-day event begins at 9:00 am with a short procession to Harrison Lake Plaza where a welcoming ceremony will be held at 10:00 am. Each day features artisan activity tables, medicine walks. and opportunities for intercultural sharing.
Joint hosts, Sts’ailes First Nations and the Village of Harrison Hot Springs, invite visitors to learn about the traditions of the Sts’ailes People and share in cultural experiences.
See pictures from previous years.
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CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT OUR UPCOMING EVENTS
Harrison Hot Springs is far enough
away to feel away from it all, but only a 40-minute drive from Abbotsford and a scenic 1.5-hour drive from Vancouver.
Love the journey as much as the visit.
#justuptheroad .
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Posted on May 31, 2018 by Tourism Harrison
May 1, 2018
Can you really experience your surroundings just by driving by? Something euphoric happens when you hop on a bike and feel the fresh spring air cascade around you.
It’s highly unlikely you will remember that one-millionth time you drove to your destination but will recall conquering a trail and the end reward of a gorgeous view or refreshing dip!
Harrison offers some of the nicest biking around. At our doorstep, the fertile farmland provides kilometers of country-side scenery and, best of all, it is all flat. Easy riding for everyone!
Check out one our favorite rides starting from the Harrison Visitor Center, past Circle Farm Tour stops and around Limbert Mountain.
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Dust off your backpack, bring a picnic basket to be stuffed with Circle Farm foods, your bike, supportive shoes, and your camera to snap moments!
Don’t have a bike? No problem! You can rent one at Jaime Quadracycle from self-propelled vehicles and quadricycles to tricycles and regular bicycles. You can also rent by the hour at Glencoe Motel Bike Rentals or grab some from Harrison Beach. (Not limited to hotel guests.)
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Harrison has a variety of biking trails, suited for the novice to the experienced.
1) COUNTRY ROAD RIDE is a 26 km ride, taking you from Harrison Hot Springs to the farm lands of Agassiz as part of our Circle Farm Tour. You’ll drive past farms, corn fields, hazelnut orchards, cows, sheep, and, even, the odd donkey.
Highlights!
Back Porch: Pottery & basketry studio boasting antiques, collectibles, and other home/ garden décor items. Character buildings, chickens, goats and family vegetable gardens.
Farm House Natural Cheeses: Certified organic farm producing a wide variety of artisan farmstead cow and goat milk cheeses, non-homogenized milk, butter and yogurt from the farm's grass-fed cows and goats. Watch the cheesemaking process through the viewing window and take time for a stroll around the farm to visit the animals.
2) LAKESIDE: Bike along the gorgeous esplanade*.
(Please watch out for vehicles as it is a narrow shoulder.)
3) HARRISON MILLS TO HARRISON HOT SPRINGS: (and back) - for the more intermediate riders --an hour ride there and back -- stop at the springs on Mt. Woodside where you can fill up your water bottle with fresh spring water! (Note: there is an elevation gain on both sides.)
4) RIDE THROUGH THE VILLAGE: Nothing beats taking a tour of Harrison Village. (Please watch for other pedestrians and vehicles.)
5) BEAR MOUNTAIN SIDE TRAIL LOOP: A total 7.5 km round-trip. This ride begins at Memorial Hall and turns into Mount Street Trail. You’ll see lots of farmland, leading into forest and over a bridge crossing at which point you’ll twist and turn a bit more before looping back.
Pedal then pool: Stay and soak in one of the hot spring pools or enjoy the healing springs spa at Harrison Resort.
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This two-day event begins at 9:00 am with a short procession to Harrison Lake Plaza where a welcoming ceremony will be held at 10:00 am.
Each day features artisan activity tables, medicine walks. and opportunities for intercultural sharing.
Joint hosts for this event, Sts’ailes First Nations and the Village of Harrison Hot Springs, invite visitors to learn about the traditions of the Sts’ailes People and share cultural experiences.
Check out the pictures from previous years.
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"The best routes are the ones you haven't ridden."
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT OUR UPCOMING EVENTS
Harrison Hot Springs is far enough
away to feel away from it all, but only a 40-minute drive from Abbotsford and a scenic 1.5-hour drive from Vancouver.
Love the journey as much as the visit.
#justuptheroad .
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Posted on Apr 23, 2018 by Tourism Harrison
April 1, 2018
April's sunshine allows for more than just a quick jaunt out of the house. Dust off those trusty old hiking boots and fill your backpack with healthy snacks. Ski season is nearing the end, and it's time to exercise your heart and lungs.
Spring is the season of renewal! Get ready to feel alive, strong, and free to roam wherever the unmarked paths take you!
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Harrison has a great variety of hikes, strolls, and walks, from novice to experienced, and with no shortage of sites to explore.
Check out our hiking list that's listed from moderate to difficult.
EASY: Spirit Trail -- more than an average walk! Enjoy the cedar trees that have been decorated with beautiful First Nation's masks by a local artist.
BRING THE FAMILY: Hicks Lake Trail-- your kids have a bunch of energy to burn after winter hibernation. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy this 2-hour 'hike' with the littles.
MEDIUM: Sandy Cove Trail (Whippoorwill Point) -- the first 150 meters are tough, but after that you are golden! The reward? A stellar view of Harrison Lake.
HARD: Campbell River Trail (The Harrison Grind) -- Harrison's own version of the Grouse Grind, with a 700-meter ascent, this is a 3-5 hour hike that is designed for the experienced!
DIFFICULT: Slollicum Peak -- Slollicum is a 1200 meter ascent with a remote 14k return hike, east of Harrison Lake Gravel Road. It's off the beaten path and gorgeous.
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You have worked up a sweat and are ready for a monster bowl of something satisfying.
If you are after a pint, stop by The Old Settler Pub or Sandpiper Resort's Clubhouse.
Muddy's serves their coffee hot, and signature-size desserts are guaranteed to 'hit the spot'. Wanting a bit more on the upscale and farm-fresh? Try Harrison Corner, Black Forest, Copper Room, or Morgan's Bistro. Bring a change of clothes and celebrate the adventure you just experienced.
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"Of all of the paths you take in life, make sure that a few of them are dirt." - John Muir
Harrison Hot Springs is far enough
away to feel away from it all, but only a 40-minute drive from Abbotsford and a scenic 1.5-hour drive from Vancouver.
Love the journey as much as the visit.
#justuptheroad .
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Posted on Mar 29, 2018 by Tourism Harrison
March 1, 2018
Slow clap...We made it!
The days are getting longer as we head towards moments filled with light and renewal. It's time to unravel from the cozy, uncurl from the tight-ball binge-watching position, and present ourselves to the world, again, as we embrace springtime!
Break the pattern, wake up, gather, and make time to feel amazing.
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DOWN-TIME
We have heard that "life is about the journey and not the destination", but if you are planning a family vacation with the kids, and maybe even Fido, save yourself the endless drive and stressful air travel. Start the getaway right away.
Harrison is family AND pet-friendly!
Choose from a variety of specials and packages this Spring Break. Mom and Dad get time-off from playing Chef, with these breakfast, lunch and dinner options.
And, don't forget your bathing suits for a dip in our soothing hot springs.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Sasquatch Museum Grand Opening
Learn all you can about the "primary caretaker who watches over our land", according to First Nations' lore. Discover why even scientists cannot dispute this ape-like creature's existence and why the hopes of catching a glimpse, of the mighty Sasquatch, continues to enamour new and returning guests.
The Sasquatch Museum is located at the Harrison Visitor Information Centre located at 499 Hot Springs Rd, Harrison Hot Springs.
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Easter at Kilby Historic Site
The Easter Bunny is 'no bunny's' fool. On April 1, bring the family to Kilby Historic Site to search high and low for eggs and prizes. Decorate Easter eggs, play good ol' fashioned games, and spend time with the farm animals.
Treat the entire family to a traditional Roast Turkey Dinner at the cafe. Call to reserve your table in advance.
Tickets can be purchased here or at the Tourism Harrison Hot Springs Visitor Centre. See participating wineries.
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"Wherever you are - be all there." - Jim Elliott
Harrison Hot Springs is far enough away to feel away from it all, but only a 40-minute drive from Abbotsford and a scenic1.5 hour drive from Vancouver.
Love the journey as much as the visit.
#justuptheroad .
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Posted on Mar 1, 2018 by Tourism Harrison
