Harrison
Hot Springs
The
friendly vacation town of Harrison Hot Springs, British
Columbia, is located at the south end of Harrison Lake,
a beautiful warm 60km (37mi) long lake ideal for boating,
sailing and swimming.
According
to history, the hot springs were discovered in 1859 when
paddlers capsized in winter and realized that the lake water
was warm. There are two hot springs on the shore of Harrison
Lake making it a very popular resort and health spa with
people from all corners of the globe.
The
Harrison Hot Springs area is also known as the home of the
legendary Sasquatch, a very elusive, giant apelike creature.
Harrison
Hot Springs is an ideal holiday spot with hot springs, top
quality accommodations, unique and interesting shops, restaurants
and dining facilities, and a wide array of recreational
outdoor adventures.
| Accommodation/Adventure
Providers |
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STS Guiding Service:
Fish some of the most productive rivers - or the ocean - for salmon, trout, steelhead and more. We also provide river rafting, golf packages, hiking, wildlife tours and much more. Our accommodations include a stay at our lodge, or bed & breakfast. more |
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Accommodations:
World class hotels, motels, bed and breakfast, and RV Parks.
Population:
1,000 plus
Climate:
Moderate with warm summers, cool rainy winters.
Main
Industries: Tourism
Access:
Approximately125km (78mi) east of Vancouver, British Columbia,
on BC Highway 7 on the north side of the Fraser River and
a short distance from the junction of BC Hwys 7 and 9. Highway
9 crosses the Fraser River and links up with Highway 1 (The
Trans Canada Hwy).
Recreation
Facilities/Activities: swimming, sailing, windsurfing,
fishing, boating, canoeing, golfing, hiking, or soaking
in one of the mineral pools.
Local
Attractions: Harrison Public Hot Pools, Harrison Lake,
Festival of Arts, Sasquatch Provincial Park, and World Championship
Sand Sculpture Competition.
For
Information:
Harrison
Hot Springs Visitors Info Centre (open year round)
Hwy
9, 499 Hot Springs Road, Box 255,
Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, V0M 1K0
Telephone: (604) 796-3425 Fax: (604) 796-3188
Website: www:harrison.ca
e-mail: harrison@uniserve.com
