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seasonal Harrison day trip itineraries
Our Visitor Centre and Sasquatch Museum is open year round, stop in, say hi, and learn more about day trips in Harrison Hot Springs.
spring
On your way out to Harrison:
- Start by checking out one of our local Fraser Valley Tulip Festivals – The Fraser Valley is the ultimate destination for all things tulips.
- Take a quick stop at Bridal Veil Falls – see the Falls up close with its spectacular spring run-off creating a veil-like effect.
- Try Forest Bathing-Take a hike. Explore the theraputic side of Harrison's local hiking trails. Ya Doma Forest & Nature Therapy offers guided therapy walks. Looking to just explore Harrison's mountains? Guided hiking is available through Harrison Eco Tours
- Or, Golfing at Sandpiper – nestled in a centuries old forest, the Sandpiper is one of the most scenic courses in the province. Break out the clubs and enjoy a round in a spectacular setting.
- Circle Farm Tour- Our local Circle Farm Guides should be hot off the press. Pick one up today, or download the PDF, and experience agriculture in the Harrison River Valley.
- Hot Springs Soak- End your day with a soak in the Hot Springs Public Pool.
summer
There is so much to see in Harrison during the summer, mix and match your intinerary!
- Sasquatch Provincial Park – explore the Greenpoint, Hicks and Deer, at Sasquatch Provincial Park just north of Harrison Hot Springs.
- Cultural Experiences- Explore the ancient highway that is the Harrison River. Join Harrison Eco Tours on their Sasquatch Intrepretative Tour. This 5-6 hour tour takes to the ancient petroglyphs and the sunken steamship that lines our mighty river. Lunch on Sts'Ailes Beach and pick-up at Kilby Provincial Park is also included.
- BBQ- Pack your picnic and BBQ on one of Harrison Watersports BBQ Boats. Rendall Park, on the East side of Harrison Village also offers picnic tables and BBQ pedestals for all your BBQ needs.
- Harrison Watersport's Waterpark- Cool down with Harrison Watersports Inflatable WaterPark! This is sure to be fun for all ages.
- Paragliding on Mt. Woodside – ideal for adrenaline junkies! Enjoy the thrill of flying over some of the best scenery in BC on tandem flight with Fly BC.
fall
Fall is the perfect time to experience the wild side of Harrison.
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Weaver Creek Spawning Channels – during the month of October venture out to the spawning channels to see thousands of sockeye salmon return and complete their lifecycle.
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Bald Eagle Tours – best seen on a boat tour down the Harrison River. From November to January thousands of bald eagles nest in a one square mile area along the river; truly a spectacular sight!
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Hiking- Enjoy the fall colours on Harrison top trails.
winter
Harrison has been growing as a Winter Destination. Enjou our Ski, Skate, and Soak intinerary.
- Sasquatch Mountain Resort – skiing, boarding, tubing or snowshoeing whatever your pleasure, Sasquatch Mountain Resort is located 30 minutes from Harrison is a fantastic family outing.
- Lights by the Lake- Ski Sasquatch during the day, and explore the Sasquatch lights by night. Enjoy the warm cozy Holiday feeling with Lights by the Lake. This free 8-week event features a Christmas light display along the front of the lagoon in Harrison Hot Springs. More Info.
- Starlight Staking Rink-After you've explored Lights by the Lake, bring your skates and take a lap on the Starlight Skating Rink.
- Eagle Viewing- Bald Eagles come to Harrison Mills in the 1000's. This is the perfect fall and winter activity. Explore the Harrison River with Harrison Eco Tours for the best view of our magnificent Bald Eagles.
- Circle Farm Tour – great in any season, this self guided tour has expanded from Harrison and Agassiz into the whole Fraser Valley and includes such locations as cheese farms, an eco dairy, farmers markets, wineries and more. Explore the Circle Farm Tour Trails.
If you like you can mix and match these activities or add some of your own to create the perfect one or more day getaway.
